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Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
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The area
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Restaurants
498 within 3 miles
Pizzeria La Baracca
344
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
Song Pi Nong
279
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Restaurant Balances
809
0.3 mi$$$$ • Swiss • European • Central European
Yooji’s Bahnhof Luzern
157
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian
Bellini Locanda Ticinese
533
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Swiss • Mediterranean
Pastarazzi Spezialitaten & Take Away
293
0.3 mi$ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
Jialu National
365
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Healthy
Hotel Hofgarten Restaurant
315
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Swiss • European • Central European
Restaurant Lapin
349
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Swiss • European • Contemporary
Pacifico
901
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Attractions
90 within 3 miles
Lucerne Station
1,359
521 ftArchitectural Buildings
KKL Luzern Concert Hall
398
0.1 miConvention Centers
Chapel Bridge
6,352
0.1 miBridges
KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre
349
0.1 miArchitectural Buildings • Convention Centers
Peter’s Chapel
36
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
Modern Art Museum
113
479 ftArt Museums
Schwanenplatz
199
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
The Rosengart Collection
749
0.2 miSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Tourist Information - Lucerne Tourism
54
0.1 miVisitor Centers
Fritschibrunnen
1
0.1 miFountains
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ghanbg
Nuremberg, Germany477 contributions
What’s not to like?
May 2021 • Family
One of Europe’s most breathtaking lakes. Beautiful green blue water. Snow capped mountains in the background. Amazing hikes all around. Luzern as a gorgeous and interesting main city on its shores. We spent a week in this neck of the woods and though it doesn’t come cheap in Switzerland, would love to come back again one day.
Written June 3, 2021
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reviewermen
151 contributions
Can you drink the water ?
Aug 2020 • Solo
Beautiful clean and natural quality , I would say you could drink the water but I still recommend bottled water . The lake has many beautiful vantage points including bridges the pathways and of course the panoramic road , highly recommend the ship tour of the lake with the massive Swiss flag at the rear for photos .
Written May 22, 2021
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godfrey n
11 contributions
Lake Lucerne in Switzerland is encircled by mountain
Oct 2020
Lake Lucerne in Switzerland is encircled by mountains making it quite similar to views that one sees in a Fjord landscape. There are plenty of boat cruises to pick your pick from and they are well worth the price, most last about 2 hours so make sure you have your camera handy. The lake is quite large with a total surface area of about 44 square miles so plenty to see as you cruise slowly along the smooth water. Of course the town of Lucerne is on the lake and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written May 8, 2021
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Kayjayell
Wicklow, Ireland365 contributions
Take the 1hr yacht
Apr 2021
This is a huge lake so take the 1hr yacht that brings you to the interesting parts without being too long and boring. Ideal for kids attention spans too.
Bring a bit to eat and drink and get a nice smooth boat around allowing you to see Lucerne and it’s architecture and surroundings from a different perspective.
Beautiful lake with great history which you can hear about if you download the required app which gives you the history as you sail. Beautiful to do on a sunny day of which there are plenty around this gorgeous area.
Bring a bit to eat and drink and get a nice smooth boat around allowing you to see Lucerne and it’s architecture and surroundings from a different perspective.
Beautiful lake with great history which you can hear about if you download the required app which gives you the history as you sail. Beautiful to do on a sunny day of which there are plenty around this gorgeous area.
Written April 11, 2021
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SaltyCrisp1968
19 contributions
Beauty to behold
Sep 2020
Beautiful, clean, organized and friendly. Great variety of ferries to take to different little towns and villages on the lake. The scenery is beyond words... better than any postcard.
Written January 22, 2021
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Dinithi Dabare
Kandana, Sri Lanka9 contributions
"Breathing picture in heart of Switzerland"
Jan 2020
Luzern is one of the most dazzling place in heart of Switzerland which each foreigner
definitely should visit. The whole city is surrounded by chain of Alps mountains and there amazingly lay the Lucerne river. To my opinion Lucerne is a breathing picture inviting us to wonder beauty of the world. In simple words I am speechless when come to describe about this lovely creation.💕
definitely should visit. The whole city is surrounded by chain of Alps mountains and there amazingly lay the Lucerne river. To my opinion Lucerne is a breathing picture inviting us to wonder beauty of the world. In simple words I am speechless when come to describe about this lovely creation.💕
Written December 18, 2020
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John H
Brighton and Hove, UK48 contributions
Tranquil steamer trip
Aug 2020
We travelled from Lucerne to Flüelen on vintage steamer Uri. Worth paying extra for first class - upper deck.
Written August 29, 2020
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louise k
luton66 contributions
Spectacular lake
Aug 2020 • Family
I visited with my family for a couple of nights. We stayed in a beautiful hotel overlooking the lake & mountains & we travelled into Lucerne in the evening. The town was lovely with plenty of shops & restaurants & public transport is free if you are staying in local hotels. The whole lake & towns are amazing with picturesque views well worth a stay.
Written August 25, 2020
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Marcela C
Basel, Switzerland32 contributions
Cristal and clean waters!!!! And not that cold!!! Delish🌞⛵️
Aug 2020 • Family
Amazing for swimming and spend a day with picnic. Very relaxing and amazing views. Also great for sailing or water sports!!!!
Written August 4, 2020
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Margot C
169 contributions
Long trips are better value for money; first class is worth it
Jul 2020 • Family
We did two boat trips on Lake Lucerne, both with the newest ship, Diamant. The first trip was from Hertenstein to Luzern 30 mins to go and 30 mins return, and we paid a stunning CHF 95 for two adults and two children. It was on a Sunday with beautiful weather and there was no place to sit on the boat. We found it disappointing and too expensive for such a short boat ride. The next day we did the 4 hour round trip around the whole lake, also starting from Hertenstein, where our hotel was located. We took first class tickets and paid CHF 214 for two adults and two children. Much more reasonable given the duration of the trip and the space available for first class passengers. We thoroughly enjoyed the round trip, despite the weather being less beautiful than the day before. Our advice: take the round trip; it is better value for money; as is a first class ticket.
Written July 11, 2020
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John Hereward
Tremblay-En-France, France71 contributions
What cruise is available during january?
Kim T
Glenbrook, Australia289 contributions
It runs all year
Dwane R
HOU33 contributions
Headed to Lake Lucerne late October. Will we be able to do a Lake Cruise and Mountain Trip ? Any suggestions this time of year?
Anneliese T
Coral Springs, FL88 contributions
October can be absolutely gorgeous but also rather cool. Keep in mind that some areas will have already snow by then. Lucerne will be ok but on the cooler side. So I would suggest to bring warm clothes. As to the hiking.....you talk end of October so the weather can be somewhat dicey at that time of year. Before you go, please talk to the locals! It can be cold and foggy in some areas, so be better safe than sorry. The biggest mistakes tourists make...they don't listen to locals! Whatever you do, enjoy your trip!
Deepak S
1 contribution
I have swiss pass in morning I will be covering excursion to Mt. Titlis from Luzern. In evening how long boat ride should I take for Lake Luzern. Which place to get free ride?
Dee B
Greenville, SC26 contributions
We took the book from Mt Pilatus back to Lucerne. It was a beautiful ride with amazing scenery.
Traveller928
Canada46 contributions
How do you rent a small motor boat in Lake Lucerne? How much does it cost? Thanks.
#moving mountains
Staines, UK138 contributions
They have a group around the lake - we took a half paddle boat for around 60 (3 persons)Swiss francs. I am unsure of exact price for motor boat but was much more - somewhere over 100 Swiss franc.
Hope this helps.
verito6767
Mar del Plata, Argentina374 contributions
en los barcos regulares, se puede llevar un bocadillo en la mochila y comerlo arriba del barco?
Plutocosmo
Rorschacherberg, Switzerland209 contributions
yes you can
verito6767
Mar del Plata, Argentina374 contributions
con la swiss travel pass puedo subir gratis¿
Geri2006
Hilzingen, Germany88 contributions
Yes it is for free (gratis)
Shanny
Chico, CA36 contributions
We will be staying in the small town of Gersau mid April 2019 and plan to have 1 "lake day" that includes a stop in Brunnen for swiss army knives. We would like to make a full day of this so looking for advice for another stop or two in a charming town to wander and/or a short, yet pretty, hike or even just a long walk and/or possibly a mountain trip. I recognize weather is unpredictable but advise is helpful. We do have an entire day set aside for the city of Luzern so somewhere other than the main hub.
Travelingover50
Sandwich, MA1,092 contributions
Mount Pilatus is spectacular and an easy public ride right from lucern. Literally, like 10 minutes! You will get your views, hikes and so much more. If you have planned a whole day in lucern.. should be able to cover everything! The lion monument is touching and beautiful. The Ferris wheel on lake lucern was romantic and if you can take out the paddle boats... do it!
Companion793537
Jakarta, Indonesia0 contributions
Hi friends, I'm planing to visit Switzerland from 24-29 Nov 2018.
Please be so kind to advise me what is the best itinerary. Thanks
MarkusB15
Lucerne, Switzerland1,155 contributions
selamat siang
In November is beginning of winter. Often is foggy but very beautiful in the mountains. Go to rigi, or pilatus, titlis but my favourite is stoos. When u like to booking a indonisia guide, tell me
