Visit Mount Rigi
Mount Rigi rises 1,797 meters above Lake Lucerne and is considered the symbol of Lucerne. Europe's first mountain railway was built here in 1871 and has attracted many visitors to admire the spectacular and sacred landscape of Mount Rigi. There are many different ways to approach and experience this mountain. The most interesting is the classic paddle-wheel train journey from Lucerne to Vitznau, then take the train to Rigi Kulm - the highest peak of the Rigi range. Visitors will enjoy unforgettable moments on the trails, visit cafes and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the mountain. Then, visitors take the train back to Rigi Kaltbad, change to a taxi down to Weggis and finally take the boat back to Lucerne.
unique culinary journey
The Lucerne culinary journey combines an elegant evening cruise around the lake by steamboat and two of Switzerland's best dishes: the classic gooey fondue and raclette, a grilled cheese topped with potatoes, bread, meats... You can eat as much as you want on the boat, but don't get so caught up in the food that you forget to enjoy the magical views!
Conquering Pilatus Peak
Mount Pilatus sits west of Lake Lucerne. It stands 2,132 metres high and is home to the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Opened in 1889, this scenic railway has an average gradient of 35%, with some stretches as steep as 48%.
From Lucerne, take a boat or train to Alpnachstad, then take a scenic 30-minute cogwheel train to the top of Pilatus. You can stay at a hotel on the summit or take the “Dragon Trail” with your family to learn some of the legends of this famous mountain.
Visit the Engelberg resort
The Alpine resort of Engelberg is just 43 minutes by train from Lucerne. Engelberg is home to the famous Angel Mountain, with its impressive slopes and is considered a winter skier's paradise. It also has a cheese factory and a beautiful Benedictine abbey where you can see the dairy production process behind the old city walls.
In 2019, the local authorities inaugurated the Engelberg “Cheese Trail”, a 45km hiking and cycling route that takes visitors deeper into the famous valley. Visitors can also meet dairy producers on their farms, stay in cozy Alpine inns and sample a wide variety of excellent cheeses.
View of Lake Lucerne
The large, beautiful and bustling Lake Lucerne is part of a nature reserve with many bird species and rare plants growing near the shore. Surrounded by hills, Lake Lucerne has gentle currents and not too strong winds, making it an ideal place for sailing. It has been chosen as a venue for many international sailing races.
Soaking in the refreshing waters of Lake Lucerne or strolling on the trails are activities visitors can choose to experience the peace here.
Lake view on the boat
There are 5 steamers, 13 large ships and several sightseeing cruises on Lake Lucerne. Tourists can enjoy the scenery on the Waldstätterweg walking trail, which starts at Brunnen and ends at Rütli before taking a boat tour of Lake Lucerne.
The train tour is long but can be divided into several stages: visitors can take a boat from Lucerne to Brunnen and hike through the Mediterranean-like forest to Vitznau (15km), or start with a train or boat trip to Alpnachstad and hike to the beautiful Bürgenstock (16km) before returning to Lucerne.
Take the train to Ticino
The train journey from Lucerne to the canton’s capital, Bellinzona, is also a great experience. You’ll get to see picturesque countryside, a series of lakes and stunning mountain peaks through the wide windows of the carriage. The train also passes by the Rütli meadow, the William Tell chapel, where the Swiss folk hero jumped into Lake Uri. Finally, the train passes the Wassen church, not once but three times, thanks to its intricate spiral tunnel system. Then the train winds through the mountains before reaching the canton of Ticino, which has an Italian feel, with swaying palm trees and delicious traditional gelato.
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