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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Switzerland  /  Canton of Lucerne  /  Lucerne  /  Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne, Lucerne

4.8
#2 of 10 in Parks in Lucerne
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
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See the Alps by taking a guided boat tour on , located in the heart of Switzerland. The lake covers a total area of over 114 sq km (44 sq mi), much of its shoreline rising steeply into the surrounding mountains. Most of the visitors choose to experience this picturesque region by taking a trip on one of the paddle steamers linking the tucked-away resorts spread along the lake's shores. You can also circumnavigate the lake by road, which follows a scenic route and passes through several tunnels. However you choose to travel, be sure to visit the mountain meadow on the far southeastern shore of the lake, the birthplace of the Swiss nation. Plan your Lake Lucerne visit and explore what else you can see and do in Lucerne using our Lucerne trip builder.
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Tours to Lake Lucerne

FROM $139 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne
4.5
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $128 BOOK WITH VIATOR Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise
4.1
Duration: 4 to 8 hours
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FROM $389 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Luzern Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Luzern
4.7
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $319 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour: The Ultimate Lucerne Experience Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour: The Ultimate Lucerne Experience
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $227 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lucerne Lakeside and Villas Private Walking Tour Lucerne Lakeside and Villas Private Walking Tour
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $199 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tandem Flight Zurich-Engelberg Tandem Flight Zurich-Engelberg
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $2,110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Luxurious Lake Lucerne Tour in a Private Motor Yacht Luxurious Lake Lucerne Tour in a Private Motor Yacht
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $616 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Luzern local excursion Lake Luzern local excursion
Duration: 3 hours
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Lake Lucerne reviews

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4.8
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  • By MAP12
    We took a 1 hour "tour" - which was pretty much a trip to the other side of the lake and back. It wasn't really a tour - since there was no narration with it, but the lake is beautiful, the ride was....  more
    We took a 1 hour "tour" - which was pretty much a trip to the other side of the lake and back. It wasn't really a tour - since there was no narration with it, but the lake is beautiful, the ride was....  more »
  • By yhi904
    I was out and about in the region on what turned out to be a horrendously wet day. The original plan for open air activities was very much not going to happen so at lunchtime - when the rain really.....  more
    I was out and about in the region on what turned out to be a horrendously wet day. The original plan for open air activities was very much not going to happen so at lunchtime - when the rain really.....  more »
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  • By Neeraj Bhati
    Must visit place in Lucerne
  • By Dr. Nizam Uddin Anon
    Excellent natural view. Mind peaceful place.
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Popular things to do in Lucerne

Mt Pilatus ©
Wildlife Area
Mt Pilatus
Kriens
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Chapel Bridge ©
Bridge
Chapel Bridge
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
Rigi ©
Mountain
Rigi
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Lion Monument ©
Monument
Lion Monument
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes

Side trips from Lucerne

Lake Zurich ©
Water Body
Lake Zurich
Zurich
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
Jungfraujoch ©
World heritage site
Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald-Wengen-Murren-Lauterbrunnen
4.3
Duration: 5h 30 min
Old Town ©
Neighborhood
Old Town
Zurich
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Parasailing / Paragliding
Parasailing & Paragliding
Interlaken
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Lucerne

Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrucke) ©
Bridge
Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrucke)
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Lucerne Station ©
Architectural Building
Lucerne Station
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
The Rosengart Collection ©
Art Museum
The Rosengart Collection
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
©
Parasailing / Paragliding
Parasailing & Paragliding
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Lucerne

Jesuitenkirche ©
Church
Jesuitenkirche
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Hofkirche ©
Religious Site
Hofkirche
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Museggmauer ©
Historic Site
Museggmauer
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Franziskanerkirche ©
Church
Franziskanerkirche
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Lucerne

Alte Apotheke ©
History Museum
Alte Apotheke
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Richard Wagner Museum ©
History Museum
Richard Wagner Museum
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Kunsthalle Luzern ©
Art Gallery
Kunsthalle Luzern
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Bourbaki Panorama ©
History Museum
Bourbaki Panorama
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes

Nearby attractions in Lucerne

Paragliding Luzern ©
Parasailing / Paragliding
Paragliding Luzern
Kriens
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Loop Tours Luzern
Bike Tour
Loop Tours Luzern
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
ECHO Trails
Rail Tour
ECHO Trails
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Altstadt Luzern ©
Neighborhood
Altstadt Luzern
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Passenger Diaries ©
Photography Tour
Passenger Diaries
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Lake Lucerne ©
Water Body
Lake Lucerne
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz ©
Observatory
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Trümmelbachfälle ©
Waterfall
Trümmelbachfälle
Lauterbrunnen
4.7
Duration: 4 hours

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