Title: Visit Lake Lucerne: Best of Lake Lucerne Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Lake-Lucerne-Hotels.d6052087.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Lake-Lucerne-Vacation-Rentals.d6052087.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Lucerne.d6052087.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Lucerne.d6052087.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Lucerne.d6052087.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Lucerne Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lake-Lucerne.d6052087.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Lucerne ## Travel Guide ![Beautiful view to Lucerne lake (Vierwaldstattersee), mountain Rigi and Buergerstock from Pilatus, Swiss Alps, Central Switzerland; Shutterstock ID 346374545](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052087/871ad36a-c0b3-4dbb-9582-f40245b911fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Village of Weggis on the Edge of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052087/eb960fc9-9a9a-4e8d-a81a-51ce8267e3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Switzerland, Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, view from Pilatus Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052087/c5c381f4-8334-478d-8598-46067286b773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Lucerne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052087/8b264431-498e-4743-a394-28883463db7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Lucerne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052087/b2a94b69-24f1-42f7-8751-550ca45f0cb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Lucerne Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Lake Lucerne ![Old Town Lucerne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6202997/a2513c76-8716-41b3-8cf3-547d02871171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Lucerne Old Town Lucerne is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lucerne Town Hall or Hertensteinstrasse. [](https://expedia.com/Lucerne-Old-Town-Lucerne.dx6202997) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Lake-Lucerne.dx6052087.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Lake Lucerne Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lake Lucerne ![AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7551/7b2bafa7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora Seidenhofstrasse 5 Lucerne LU $226 nightly $241 total Apr 16 - Apr 17 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Lucerne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,057 reviews) Room and hotel were spotless and nice. Free minibar. Breakfast buffet was complete and very comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F16%2F2026&endDate=4%2F17%2F2026&selected=7551&PinnedHotelID=7551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052087) ![ibis budget Luzern City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13441300/13441227/d0962724_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Luzern City Kellerstrasse 6 Lucerne $111 nightly $122 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Lucerne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,110 reviews) Small rooms not the best for families with small kids. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=13441227&PinnedHotelID=13441227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052087) ![Hotel Central Luzern](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4900/4813/c6245165_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Central Luzern Morgartenstrasse 4 Lucerne LU $213 nightly $228 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Lucerne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Very nice hotel and breakfast Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=4813&PinnedHotelID=4813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052087) [See all 1,415 properties in Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026®ionId=6052087) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Galaxy Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27079900/27079815/bb040902_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Galaxy Apartments 13 Gibraltarstrasse Lucerne LU Stay at this apartment in Lucerne. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (368 reviews) Price was great. The apartment was clean. There was a wifi issue. It has all the amenities you need. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Lucerne-Hotels-Galaxy-Apartments.h27079815.Hotel-Information) ![Hitrental Chapel Bridge Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53910000/53905900/53905840/0d070f1c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hitrental Chapel Bridge Apartments Brandgässli 9 Lucerne Canton of Lucerne Stay at this apartment in Lucerne. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Swiss Transportation Museum and Rosengart Collection are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews) The location was amazing. The room was fantastic. We enjoyed the kitchen as Lucern dining is very expensive. The Coop Grocery store around the corner made making our own breakfasts very easy to save us some money on our travels. This place is also only a 10-15 walk from the train station. This place ... Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Lucerne-Hotels-Hitrental-Chapel-Bridge-Apartments.h53905840.Hotel-Information) ![Lucerne Lake View Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21540000/21537400/21537338/7de12691_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lucerne Lake View Apartments 2 Sankt Leodegarstrasse Lucerne Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Lucerne. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Chapel ... 9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews) We absolutely loved everything about this apartment. The location is extremely convenient and the city views from inside the apartment (especially the view of the church) was beautiful. A lot of space for our family to stretch out , we traveled with two teenage girls and it was nice for them to each ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lake Lucerne hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052087&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052087&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052087&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[Mar 30 - Mar 31](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052087&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052087&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052087&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Swiss Transportation Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067777/d01749dc-38e9-46e7-a2c3-a492f926f041.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Swiss Transportation Museum 4.5/5(72 reviews) Trains, planes and automobiles come to life through interactive exhibits in a vast collection at Lucerne’s transportation museum. [](https://expedia.com/Swiss-Transportation-Museum-Lucerne.d6067777.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of the mountain masiff Pilatus or Mount Pilatus from the mountain Bürgenstock (Buergenstock or Burgenstock), Ennetbürgen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4280/2fc43482-6b8d-426e-b3f1-748601052fa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Burgenstock 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Burgenstock during your travels in Ennetbuergen. Discover the area's mountain views and spas. [](https://expedia.com/Burgenstock-Ennetbuergen.d4280.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chapel Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067765/0f45fd2d-6260-4efe-a9b7-0a22ba0140a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chapel Bridge 4.5/5(612 reviews) Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge. [](https://expedia.com/Chapel-Bridge-Lucerne.d6067765.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of the city of Lucerne in Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6202993/33847c00-d95c-4670-8395-c99e9034059b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### KKL Lucerne 4.5/5(132 reviews) Enjoy a show at KKL Lucerne, a storied theater in Lucerne. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/KKL-Lucerne-Lucerne.d6202993.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lucerne, Switzerland, View of historical buildings along riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067767/2b102198-ed13-4f94-9d65-d90744bb707a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucerne Town Hall 4.5/5(176 reviews) Lucerne Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Lucerne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Lucerne-Town-Hall-Old-Town-Lucerne.d6067767.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pleasure boat with tourists on the lake, view from the side. Lake Lucerne. Swiss.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224475/73b7c9e1-1630-4f0d-809e-3126b5b34634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Side Promenade Explore the lovely green spaces of Lake Side Promenade and enjoy the boating in Lucerne. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Side-Promenade-Lucerne.d6224475.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4510765/55418219-c248-4528-ad57-f43ee2d19251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The best Swiss Experience $126 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lucerne-walking-and-boat-tour-the-best-swiss-experience.a4510765.activity-details) ![Lucerne: Boat Trip, Mount Rigi Train, & Mineral Baths Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47694288/d46d785b-a162-4aa7-bf70-88ed57d8fe74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucerne: Boat Trip, Mount Rigi Train, & Mineral Baths Ticket $182 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lucerne-boat-trip.a47694288.activity-details) ![Lucerne Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51277149/ecd6663c-5af8-47e0-9b8c-7ad918968183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucerne Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide $6 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lucerne-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a51277149.activity-details) ![Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50450273/09dc0df2-48fb-4f50-8142-c28315eed031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket $47 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lucerne-swiss-museum-of-transport-entrance-ticket.a50450273.activity-details) ![From Lucerne: Mount Bürgenstock by Ferry and Funicular](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5082276/7299e9cd-4dec-433c-bb7f-7026c5237631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Lucerne: Mount Bürgenstock by Ferry and Funicular $114 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-lucerne-mount-burgenstock-by-ferry-and-funicular.a5082276.activity-details) ![Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/759508/87016821-6a87-4b9e-9b9d-5b6c802d8e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket $44 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lucerne-swiss-museum-of-transport-entrance-ticket.a759508.activity-details) [See all activities in Lake Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Lucerne.d6052087.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Lake Lucerne ![Gorgeous panoramic hiking trail in Stoos, from Mount Klingenstock to Mount Fronalpstock in the Swiss mountains. Mountain landscape. Influencer's paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4257/8b83a872-f95f-446a-8b8d-6b252a0716b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stoos ![View from the summit of Stanserhorn - Lake Lucerne, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4292/3a435993-78df-4385-af2e-f240874aa15b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horw ![Panorama image of village Weggis, lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstatersee), Pilatus mountain and Swiss Alps in the background near famous Lucerne (Luzern) city, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4298/7fda549f-e544-49f6-8e56-f305c39d5600.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vitznau ![Lucerne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067765/bb1163c8-b63a-4735-acf5-a920a818eba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lucerne - Cities near Lake Lucerne - Places of interest [Stoos](https://expedia.com/Stoos.dx4257)[Horw](https://expedia.com/Horw.dx4292)[Vitznau](https://expedia.com/Vitznau.dx4298)[Lucerne](https://expedia.com/Lucerne.dx4477)[Stans](https://expedia.com/Stans.dx4809)[Kriens](https://expedia.com/Kriens.dx55347)[Stansstad](https://expedia.com/Stansstad.dx55423)[Gersau](https://expedia.com/Gersau.dx180405)[Buochs](https://expedia.com/Buochs.dx182424)[Hergiswil](https://expedia.com/Hergiswil.dx602811)[Weggis](https://expedia.com/Weggis.dx6023928)[Morschach](https://expedia.com/Morschach.dx6034099)[Rigi Kaltbad](https://expedia.com/Rigi-Kaltbad.dx6034337)[Flueelen](https://expedia.com/Flueelen.dx6034341)[Altdorf](https://expedia.com/Altdorf.dx6034347)[Merlischachen](https://expedia.com/Merlischachen.dx6035182)[Kuessnacht](https://expedia.com/Kuessnacht.dx6047008)[Meggen](https://expedia.com/Meggen.dx6047374)[Beckenried](https://expedia.com/Beckenried.dx6048342)[Sisikon](https://expedia.com/Sisikon.dx6048359)[Ennetbuergen](https://expedia.com/Ennetbuergen.dx6051793)[Brunnen](https://expedia.com/Brunnen.dx6052105)[Emmetten](https://expedia.com/Emmetten.dx6052106)[Kastanienbaum](https://expedia.com/Kastanienbaum.dx6052107)[Reussbuehl](https://expedia.com/Reussbuehl.dx6122937) - [Swiss Transportation Museum ](https://expedia.com/Swiss-Transportation-Museum-Lucerne.d6067777.Vacation-Attraction) - [Burgenstock ](https://expedia.com/Burgenstock-Ennetbuergen.d4280.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chapel Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Chapel-Bridge-Lucerne.d6067765.Vacation-Attraction) - [KKL Lucerne ](https://expedia.com/KKL-Lucerne-Lucerne.d6202993.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lucerne Town Hall ](https://expedia.com/Lucerne-Town-Hall-Old-Town-Lucerne.d6067767.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Side Promenade ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Side-Promenade-Lucerne.d6224475.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lion Monument ](https://expedia.com/Lion-Monument-Lucerne.d6161740.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grand Casino Lucerne ](https://expedia.com/Grand-Casino-Lucerne-Lucerne.d553248621532505678.Vacation-Attraction) - [Beckenried - Klewenalp ](https://expedia.com/Beckenried-Klewenalp-Beckenried.d553248621563227489.Vacation-Attraction) - [Klewenalp Cable Car ](https://expedia.com/Klewenalp-Cable-Car-Beckenried.d553248621558039935.Vacation-Attraction) - [Weg der Schweiz ](https://expedia.com/Weg-Der-Schweiz-Morschach.d553248635998086076.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hammetschwand Lift ](https://expedia.com/Hammetschwand-Lift-Lucerne.d6143864.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kuessnacht am Rigi Cable Car ](https://expedia.com/Kuessnacht-Am-Rigi-Cable-Car-Kuessnacht.d553248621563227500.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jesuit Church ](https://expedia.com/Jesuit-Church-Lucerne.d6067771.Vacation-Attraction) - [Weggis Cable Car ](https://expedia.com/Weggis-Cable-Car-Weggis.d553248621561096571.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uferpromenade Weggis ](https://expedia.com/Uferpromenade-Weggis-Weggis.d553248621532505683.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hertensteinstrasse ](https://expedia.com/Hertensteinstrasse-Old-Town-Lucerne.d6344473.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Swiss Path ](https://expedia.com/The-Swiss-Path-Lucerne.d553248621532506643.Vacation-Attraction) - [Glacier Garden ](https://expedia.com/Glacier-Garden-Lucerne.d6161744.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bourbaki Panorama ](https://expedia.com/Bourbaki-Panorama-Lucerne.d6067789.Vacation-Attraction) - [Schloss Meggenhorn ](https://expedia.com/Schloss-Meggenhorn-Meggen.d553248621562513644.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lucerne Arts Museum ](https://expedia.com/Lucerne-Arts-Museum-Lucerne.d6067783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mill Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Mill-Bridge-Lucerne.d6067769.Vacation-Attraction) - [Emmetten-Stockhuette Cable Car ](https://expedia.com/Emmetten-Stockhuette-Cable-Car-Emmetten.d553248621561234971.Vacation-Attraction) - [Emetten-Niederbauen Cable Car ](https://expedia.com/Emetten-Niederbauen-Cable-Car-Emmetten.d553248621561234969.Vacation-Attraction) - [Saint Peters Church ](https://expedia.com/Saint-Peters-Church-Old-Town-Lucerne.d6067773.Vacation-Attraction) - [Emmetten-Stockhütte ](https://expedia.com/Emmetten-Stockhutte-Emmetten.d553248621563227492.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bundeskapelle Brunnen ](https://expedia.com/Bundeskapelle-Brunnen-Ingenbohl.d553248621532506645.Vacation-Attraction) - [Weggis Harbor ](https://expedia.com/Weggis-Harbor-Weggis.d553248635404188023.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wissifluh Cable Car ](https://expedia.com/Wissifluh-Cable-Car-Vitznau.d553248621561234998.Vacation-Attraction) - [Seilbahn Brunnen Urmiberg ](https://expedia.com/Seilbahn-Brunnen-Urmiberg-Ingenbohl.d553248621563227495.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ruetli Meadow ](https://expedia.com/Ruetli-Meadow-Seelisberg.d553248621532506649.Vacation-Attraction)