Things to Do in Lucerne

There are 74 attractions in Lucerne. Kapellbrücke, medieval covered wooden bridge in lucerne with paintings, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

Kapellbrücke

Medieval covered wooden bridge in Lucerne with paintings

Lake Lucerne

Scenic alpine lake surrounded by mountains

Pilatus (mountain)

Pilatus (mountain)

Alpine mountain with steep ridges and panoramic views

Zürich Zoologischer Garten

Zürich Zoologischer Garten

Major Zurich zoo with conservation and education programs

Swiss Museum of Transport

Swiss Museum of Transport

Extensive Swiss museum dedicated to transport and communications

Swiss National Museum

Swiss National Museum

Zurich museum exhibiting Swiss cultural and historical artifacts

Kunsthaus Zürich

Kunsthaus Zürich

Zurich art museum with significant modern art collection

Rietberg Museum

Rietberg Museum

Museum of non-European art in historic villa

Museum of Design

Museum of Design

Museum dedicated to design, applied arts, and graphics

Lake Zurich

Swiss lake adjacent to the city of Zurich

Letzigrund

Zurich stadium hosting athletics and football events

Lake Zug

Compact Swiss lake near Zug, famous for views

Reichenbach Falls

Reichenbach Falls

Dramatic Swiss waterfall famed in Sherlock Holmes stories

Habsburg Castle

Habsburg Castle

Medieval castle ruins linked to the Habsburg dynasty

Titlis

Alpine peak with glacier activities and cable car

Lake Sempach

Swiss lake in Lucerne canton, recreational area

Grossmünster

Landmark Zurich twin-towered Romanesque church

Rigi

Mountain overlooking Lake Lucerne with panoramic alpine views

Zurich Opera House

Zurich Opera House

Grand Swiss opera house hosting classical performances

Lake Hallwil

Alpine lake with castles and recreational shores

Dammastock

Highest peak of Canton Uri, Alpine massif summit

Ägerisee

Scenic lake in Canton Zug used for recreation

Lion Monument Lucerne

Lion Monument Lucerne

Rock relief in Lucerne commemorating Swiss Guards

Lake Sarnen

Alpine lake near Sarnen with scenic mountain surroundings

Uetliberg

Local mountain providing panoramic views over Zurich and Alps

Brienzer Rothorn

Brienzer Rothorn

Swiss mountain reachable by historic steam cog railway

Bürgenstock

Resort ridge above Lake Lucerne with panoramic views

Fraumünster

Historic Zurich church famed for Chagall windows

Lake Lauerz

Small Swiss lake in Schwyz with mountain scenery

Stanserhorn

Swiss mountain with historic funicular and panoramic views

Lake Baldegg

Swiss lake in Lucerne canton with clear waters

Vindonissa

Roman legionary camp ruins and archaeological site

Archaeological Site

Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

Zurich art foundation housing major European painting collection

Rotsee

Natural lake near Lucerne renowned for rowing regattas

Albis

Forest-covered hill range bordering Zurich

Gross Spannort

Alpine peak in Uri popular with mountaineers

Jesuit Church, Lucerne

Jesuit Church, Lucerne

Baroque lakeside church notable for twin onion domes.

Lenzburg Castle

Lenzburg Castle

Hilltop medieval castle housing regional history museum

Forest-covered mountain ridge between Bern and Lucerne

Lake Lungern

Alpine Swiss lake with surrounding mountains and villages

Pfannenstiel (Zürich)

Pfannenstiel (Zürich)

Wooded hill offering panoramic views over Lake Zurich

former Benedictine monastery Muri

former Benedictine monastery Muri

Former Benedictine monastery complex in Muri, Switzerland

Grosser Mythen

Iconic Swiss peak overlooking Schwyz with hiking routes

Schwarzhorn (Bernese Alps)

Schwarzhorn (Bernese Alps)

High Bernese Alps summit with glaciated ridges

St. Peter, Zurich

St. Peter, Zurich

Zurich church famous for Europe's largest clock face

Türlersee

Scenic lake in Canton Zurich popular for recreation

Zürichberg

Prominent hill in Zurich with panoramic city views

Fronalpstock (Schwyz)

Fronalpstock (Schwyz)

Mountain summit in Schwyz with panoramic lake views

Mauensee

Small Lucerne canton lake near protected wetlands

Uri Rotstock

Prominent mountain in Canton of Uri, central Switzerland

Ballenberg

Open-air Swiss museum displaying traditional rural architecture

Brisen

Prominent Uri peak overlooking Lake Lucerne region

Gelmersee

High alpine reservoir reached by steep funicular railway

Lägern

Forest-covered ridge between Zurich and Baden, Switzerland

Ritzlihorn

Alpine peak in Bernese Alps, steep limestone faces

Zentralbibliothek Zürich

Zentralbibliothek Zürich

Zurich's central cantonal and university library

Zugerberg

Scenic mountain overlooking Lake Zug and canton

FIFA Museum

Football museum in Zurich with interactive exhibits

Giessbach

Waterfalls and historic hotel above Lake Brienz

Katzensee

Small recreational lake near Zurich, popular for swimming

Mahmood Mosque, Zurich

Mahmood Mosque, Zurich

Islamic place of worship serving Zurich community

Schrattenfluh

Limestone ridge famed for karst cliffs and hiking

Trift Bridge

High alpine suspension bridge granting glacier cirque views

Arnisee

Alpine lake reached by cable car, seasonal hiking

Chaiserstock

Alpine peak in Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland

Hoh Brisen

Swiss mountain in Uri, popular alpine hiking summit

Huetstock

Obwalden Alpine peak popular with hikers and climbers

Paradeplatz

Central Zurich square and major Swiss banking hub

Engstlensee

Alpine lake near Engelberg and Mount Titlis

Geographical centre of Switzerland

Geographical centre of Switzerland

Point marking Switzerland's geographic centre in Obwalden

Heidegg Castle

Medieval hilltop castle housing local museum

Schipfe

Historic riverside neighborhood in Zurich with medieval streets

Äbeflue

Forest-covered hill in Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps

Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps

Cluster of prehistoric lakeside stilt settlements across Alps

Historical Site