Things to do in Canton of Lucerne

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Lucerne which includes a pond, a monument and outdoor art
Old Town Lucerne featuring touring, a city and street scenes
Old Town Lucerne featuring outdoor eating, dining out and drinks or beverages

Canton of Lucerne Attractions

It's little wonder so many vacationers head to Canton of Lucerne every year. This appealing city is bursting with fun things to do. Whether you're fond of exploring the local sights or attempting more action-packed activities, it's tough to be bored here.

If you're ready to explore Canton of Lucerne, join a few of the top tours & day trips on offer, and let a friendly local show you some of the most popular sites. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {270 fun activities in Canton of Lucerne fun activities in Canton of Lucerne} are also worth looking into.

Most popular activities in Canton of Lucerne

Tours & day trips

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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $74 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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06 Days Swiss Extravaganza With Jungfraujoch, First & Mt Titlis

06 Days Swiss Extravaganza With Jungfraujoch, First & Mt Titlis

Activity duration is 6 days
Price is $1,753 per adult
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History & culture

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Interlaken Day trip from Zurich

Interlaken Day trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $107 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $239 per adult
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Attractions

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Harder Kulm - Top of Interlaken - Cable Car Ticket

Harder Kulm - Top of Interlaken - Cable Car Ticket

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult
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What to do in Canton of Lucerne

 

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Canton of Lucerne

Swiss Transportation Museum which includes aircraft and a city

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.

Swiss Transportation Museum
Chapel Bridge featuring landscape views, general coastal views and a river or creek

Chapel Bridge

4.5/5(608 reviews)

Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge.

Chapel Bridge
Magical beauty of Lucerne-switzerland.

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.

KKL Lucerne
From the famous Chapel Bridge (center in the photo) we noticed the tower of the beautiful Château Gütsch. We decided to go and explore. A short ride up the hill with the Gütsch Bahn

Chateau Guetsch

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lucerne with a stop at Chateau Guetsch. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Chateau Guetsch
Lion Monument which includes a pond and a monument as well as a large group of people

Lion Monument

4.5/5(242 reviews)

The “Lion of Lucerne” combines art, history and natural beauty into Switzerland’s most beloved historic monument.

Lion Monument
Old Town Lucerne showing boating, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Jesuit Church

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Lucerne when you spend time at Jesuit Church. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Jesuit Church
Looking out over Lucerne from one of the towers on the medieval wall. One of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. #bestof5 #takeahike #mountains

Hertensteinstrasse

During your trip to Lucerne, you can do some window-shopping at Hertensteinstrasse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Hertensteinstrasse

Lucerne Town Hall

4.5/5(175 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.

Lucerne Town Hall

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.

Lake Side Promenade

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Canton of Lucerne

Old Town Lucerne showing boating, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Old Town Lucerne

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

Old Town Lucerne
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Littau

4/5(2 area reviews)

Littau is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lucerne area, you might plan a trip to Chateau Guetsch or Jesuit Church.

Littau

 

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Popular day trips from Canton of Lucerne

Horw

Horw

Vitznau

Vitznau

Chapel Bridge which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a river or creek

Lucerne

Zug

Zug

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Gersau

Photo by Raúl Hernández

Weggis

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Brienz

Photo by Natalie Odermatt

Giswil

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Canton of Lucerne on a sunny day?
What to do in Canton of Lucerne on a rainy day?
What should I not miss in Canton of Lucerne?
To get a real taste of this destination's flavor, find time to visit all of these must-see attractions:

  • Chapel Bridge
  • Swiss Transportation Museum
  • Loewenplatz

Are there cheap things to do in Canton of Lucerne?
What can you do in Canton of Lucerne for free?
You'll hardly have time to take your wallet out of your pocket with so many free attractions:

  • Chapel Bridge
  • Loewenplatz
  • Mt Rigi
  • Lion Monument