The city
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) | A 14th-century covered wooden bridge with its water tower, Lucerne's symbol. | Central Lucerne |
| The Lion Monument | A lion carved into the rock in memory of the Swiss Guards, one of Switzerland's best-known monuments. | North of the old town |
| Lucerne old town | Squares and houses with painted facades, and old walls with their towers. | Central Lucerne |
| The Swiss Museum of Transport | Switzerland's most popular museum: trains, cars, planes and a planetarium, great for children. | On the lake |
The mountains
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Titlis | Snow all year, a suspension bridge over the glacier, and the new Titlis Tower viewing platform at 3,020 metres since the end of May 2026. | Engelberg, about 45 minutes |
| Mount Pilatus | The world's steepest cogwheel railway at 48%, a cable car and views over the lake. | Railway 11 May to 29 November 2026; cable car all year |
| The Rigi | The queen of the mountains, with views over the lakes and peaks, and Europe's first mountain railway. | Via Vitznau or Arth-Goldau |
The lake
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| A Lake Lucerne cruise | Paddle steamers and boats between villages and mountains. | From the station pier |
Tips before you go
- The Swiss Travel Pass covers trains and boats and gives discounts on the mountains.
- Lucerne is about an hour by train from Zurich and its airport.
- You need a Schengen visa, applied for through the visa centre at least 10 to 15 days before travel.
Hotels in Lucerne
Flights to Geneva
More places nearby
Visa
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- Schengen visa for Saudis: requirements, fees and steps
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Lucerne?
The Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, the old town, Mounts Titlis, Pilatus and Rigi, the Transport Museum and a lake cruise.
Is there snow on Titlis in summer?
Yes, the summit has snow all year.
When does the Pilatus railway run?
From 11 May to 29 November 2026; the cable car runs all year.
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Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.