Discover the City of Lucerne, Switzerland
- Greer Ransom
- Oct 18
- 2 min read
🇨🇭 Things to Do in Lucerne
Make a note that the Swiss travel pass allows you to travel for a discount or for free on all Swiss transportations including ferries.
Lucerne’s most iconic landmark — a 14th-century wooden bridge lined with historic paintings. It’s especially beautiful at sunset and connects the old town to the right bank of the Reuss River.
🏙️ Explore the Old Town (Altstadt)
Wander Lucerne’s cobblestoned streets and admire the colorful frescoed buildings, boutique shops, and riverside cafés. The town is small enough to explore entirely on foot.
🚢 Take a Lake Lucerne Cruise BOOK
Regular boats and paddle steamers offer scenic cruises with stunning views of the Alps and surrounding towns like Alpnachstad, Brunnen, Bürgenstock, Flüelen, Küssnacht, Vitznau, Weggis, and more and spend the day walking around these small islands.
NOTE these are free or discounted with the Swiss Travel Pass
🏔️ Excursion to Mount Pilatus, Rigi, or Titlis
Mount Pilatus: Reachable by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway or by gondola. Offers incredible panoramic views. BOOK
Mount Rigi: Known as “the Queen of the Mountains” and great for hiking and thermal baths. BOOK
Mount Titlis: A bit farther, but famous for its revolving cable car and glacier cave. BOOK
🦁 Visit the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)
A moving sculpture carved into a rock face to honor Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.
🏰 Walk the Musegg Wall
Part of Lucerne’s original city fortifications. You can climb several towers for sweeping views over the city and lake.
🏛️ Museums & Culture
Swiss Transport Museum – interactive and popular with families. BOOK
Rosengart Collection – features works by Picasso and Klee.
🏞️ Scenic Options
Enjoy a lakeside walk along the Nationalquai, picnic by the water, or explore small cafés and markets.
🍽 Where to Eat in Lucerne
💰 Budget-Friendly
Dean & David – healthy salads, wraps, and bowls.
Tibits – vegetarian buffet with Swiss and global dishes, priced by weight.
Kebab and Pizza House Luzern – solid choice for a cheap and filling meal.
💵 Mid-Range
Wirtshaus Taube – classic Swiss cuisine (try the veal Zurich style or rösti).
Mill’Feuille – stylish riverside spot for brunch or cocktails.
Restaurant Schiff – great views and traditional dishes like schnitzel or fondue.
💎 Fine Dining
Scala Restaurant (Hotel Château Gütsch) – fine dining in a castle-like hotel overlooking Lucerne.
Old Swiss House – elegant setting with famous wiener schnitzel prepared tableside.
Greer Ransom | Travel Advisor
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