Lake Lucerne region
The most beautiful excursion destinations in the Lake Lucerne Region – Central Switzerland and the birthplace of Switzerland: from mountain panoramas to idyllic lakes and villages.
Central Switzerland is a picturesque region in the heart of Switzerland and comprises six cantons, including the original cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden. The Lake Lucerne Region is known for its breathtaking scenery with mountains, lakes and picturesque villages.
Lucerne is a historical and cultural hotspot, with sights such as the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. Lake Lucerne is the largest lake in the region and a popular destination for water sports and leisure activities. Central Switzerland is also known for its traditional cuisine, such as cheese fondue and rösti, as well as its carnival celebrations and folk festivals.
Lucerne – city in the heart of Central Switzerland
The small town of Lucerne is at the top of the list of most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland. Idyllically nestled between lakes and...
Golden round trip Lucerne-Pilatus
The "Golden Round Trip" to Pilatus is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Central Switzerland. You travel by boat, cogwheel railroad,...
Stanserhorn with world record CabriO cable car
Enjoy the breeze and the view on the way up to the Stanserhorn - first in the open funicular, rumbling like 120 years ago - then on the roof of the...
Rigi Queen of the mountains with 360° panoramic views
Visitors to the Rigi know why it is known as the "Queen of the Mountains": 360° panoramic views of 620 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes. In all four...
World record Titlis cable car – 360° panoramic adventure
The Titlis is the highest excursion mountain in Central Switzerland and is known for its breathtaking glacier landscapes. The Titlis-Rotair cable...
Stoos Bahn – the steepest funicular in the world
Prepare to be awe-struck by the engineering marvel Stoos Bahn that is the steepest funicular in the world, boasting an astonishing gradient of 110%....
Rigi Panorama Trail – breathtaking and unforgettable
The Rigi Panorama Trail with views of Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz as well as the imposing Alps is very popular and hard to beat in terms of hiking experience. This...
Europe’s first mountain railroad on the Rigi
This is how Europe's first mountain railroad was created: instead of hiking up the mountain, a mechanic named Niklaus Riggenbach in Switzerland dreamed of a comfortable train...
Ibex Safari on Mount Pilatus
Ibex safari: Experience the king of the Alps up close on a guided excursion on the Pilatus as you go stalking for the majestic ibex. Experience ibexes on Pilatus Ibex have been...
Rigi Nostalgia Steam Tours
A special kind of Rigi nostalgia experience: embark on a journey back in time to 1871, when the Vitznau-Rigi Railway went down in history as the first mountain railroad in...
Rigi Känzeli with panoramic views
With its fantastic distant views, Rigi Känzeli is one of the most popular vantage points on Mount Rigi alongside Rigi Kulm. The Rigi Känzeli viewing platform at an altitude of...
The fascination of Hölloch – second longest cave system in Europe
The Hölloch is an impressive karst cave system located in Muotathal in the canton of Schwyz. With a known length of over 209 km, it is the second-longest cave system in Europe...
Goldau Nature and Animal Park – romantic and up close
Goldau Nature and Animal Park is located in a wild and romantic landslide area with incomparable charm. Over 100 native wild animal species live among trees and huge boulders on...
Musegg Wall: discover Lucerne from above
Lucerne's city wall - known as the Musegg Wall - with its 9 towers offers a breathtaking view of the entire city of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the mountains of Central...
Goldau landslide 1806 – the largest rockslide in Switzerland
Various landslides occurred on the Rossberg in historic and prehistoric times, the most famous being the Goldau landslide in 1806. This occurred below the Gnipen and almost...
Rigi experience with horse-drawn carriage rides
A leisurely and unhurried ride through the beautiful mountain world of the Rigi - this is the promise of carriage rides on the Rigi in summer and winter. Slow down everyday life...
The most beautiful mountain chapels in Switzerland on the Rigi
In addition to the 360° panoramic view of 620 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes, visitors to Mount Rigi can also enjoy many beautiful mountain chapels. The "Maria zum Schnee" pilgrimage...
Discovering Lake Lucerne by Steamboat
Embark on a steamboat cruise of enchantment as you explore the dreamy bays and dramatic, fjord-like rock faces that grace the shores of Lake Lucerne. Feel the thrill of gliding...
Rigi sunrise hike
Night-time Rigi hike towards the sunrise: The hike starts four hours before sunrise. The new full moon hike from Vitznau-Hinterbergen follows the path at night to Rigi Kulm,...
Schwanau Island – mystical and legendary
The island of Schwanau is located on the idyllic Lake Lauerz, nestled between the Grosser and Kleiner Mythen and the Rigi. Schwanau is the larger of the two islands in Lake...
Swiss Museum of Transport
The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne is a fascinating museum that presents the history and development of various means of transportation. With an area of over 20,000 square...
Château Gütsch – over Lake Lucerne and city
Château Gütsch is a romantic castle hotel overlooking the rooftops of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. From this sublime location, guests can enjoy the most breathtaking views of the...
Gotthard Panorama Express – Lucerne-Lugano
The Gotthard Panorama Express is a unique way to experience the beauty of the Swiss landscape and explore the different regions of Switzerland. By combining train and boat, the...
International Rigi mountain run with breathtaking scenery
The famous Rigi mountain run is an international event and takes place every year in August. Several hundred runners have to race the 11.3-kilometre course from Arth at the upper...
10 Top Highlights in Lucerne
The most important highlights in Lucerne include the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument, the Old Town, the Jesuit Church, the Musegg Wall and the KKL - Culture and...
Rigi-Dossen with 360° panoramic view
The Rigi-Dossen with its height of 1685m offers a wonderful 360° panoramic view comparable to that from Rigi-Kulm and Rigi-Känzeli. However, it can only be reached on foot and...
Adventure bike tour through Central Switzerland
Experience the beauty of Central Switzerland by bike from Lucerne around Lake Lucerne. The Lucerne and surroundings cycle map takes you on various routes, the national and...
Grosser Mythen – landmark of Schwyz
The Mythen are an imposing mountain massif in the Schwyz Alps and consist of two striking rock pyramids: the Grosser Mythen at a height of 1898 m and the Kleiner Mythen at a...
Bürgenstock – luxury and relaxation
The Bürgenstock is known for its luxurious hotels and resorts as well as its historical significance as a popular retreat for celebrities and statesmen. It lies 500 meters above...
Rigi hiking paradise
Mount Rigi is known as a hiking paradise and offers a wide variety of hikes and walks of all kinds. Hiking on Mount Rigi means: 120 kilometers of hiking trails ranging from easy,...
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