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Max. altitude: 435 m (1427 ft)What is the Swiss Museum of Transport? 
The Swiss Museum of Transport (called 'Verkehrshaus' in German) is a large interactive museum about Swiss trains, cars, planes, cable cars and much more. It's located in Lucerne in Central Switzerland.
Apart from traffic-related exhibitions and activities, there's a filmtheatre with a huge IMAX screen and a Planetarium showing movies about the universe. A ride in the Swiss Chocolate Adventure carriages can be made too.
About museum prices and tickets
Price of an entry ticket for the Swiss Museum of Transport
An access ticket for the museum costs CHF 32 per adult in 2023. There are discounted rates for students and children. Several rail passes provide discounts as well.
A standard museum ticket does not include access to the film theatre, the Planetarium, and the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Adventure. These require additional payment. Combination tickets and day passes that include the museum plus all attractions are available too.
Where to buy your tickets
You can get your tickets for the Swiss Museum of Transport online or at the museum entrance.
Get your museum tickets online
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Discounted museum access with your rail pass
The travel passes below get you discounted tickets for the Swiss Museum of Transport.
| Pass | Discount |
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| Swiss Travel Pass |
Discount 50%:
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| Swiss Travel Pass Flex |
Discount 50%:
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| Tell-Pass Summer |
Discount 20%:
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| Tell-Pass Winter |
Discount 20%:
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How to reach the museum: directions and map
The Swiss Museum of Transport is located in Lucerne, right on the lake. It can be reached by public transport, on foot, or by car. Find all information about traveling to and in Lucerne here.
How to get to the museum from the Lucerne railway station
There is public transport from the Lucerne main station to the museum. You can take:
- a bus to "Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido" (11 minutes);
- a local train to "Luzern Verkehrshaus" (11 minutes);
- a boat to "Verkehrshaus-Lido" (27 minutes).
Alternatively, you can walk in about 30 minutes. It's a nice stroll along the lakeside promenade.
Parking your car at the museum
There is a parking lot next to the museum along the Lidostrasse. On busy days it may fill up quickly. We recommend parking your car elsewhere in Lucerne. You can then reach the museum by public transport or on foot.
Map with the location of the Swiss Musem of Transport Museum
Opening dates and hours, timetable info
Opening dates and hours
The Swiss Museum of Transport is open every day. Opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00 in winter and 10:00 to 18:00 in summer.
Planning your journey with the Swiss timetable
If you're searching for connections to the museum in the Swiss timetable, use these names:
- "Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido" for the bus stop
- "Luzern Verkehrshaus" for the train stop
- "Verkehrshaus-Lido" for the boat dock
Best months for a museum visit
The Swiss Museum of Transport is open all year. A visit is suitable in any season!
Weather tips and Lucerne forecasts
You don't need sunny skies or high temperatures to visit the Swiss Museum of Transport. Dry weather is of course great for the outdoor section, that includes a large playground for kids. The majority of the exhibitions and activities is indoors though. So the museum is a perfect excursion for a rainy day!
5-day weather forecast for Lucerne
What to expect in the Swiss Museum of Transport
Travel-related exhibitions and activities
The museum has huge halls with actual trains, cars, planes and cable cars. Examples:
- Train enthusiasts will love the model railways, steam locomotives, carriages, and a steam-powered snow-blower built in 1896.
- In the car hall, you’ll see model cars and actual historic cars, race cars, motorbikes, and more. There’s a crash test for visitors to experience and an interactive car theatre.
- Learn about the history of navigation.
- The history of Swiss tourism is explained.
- Several aerial cableways are displayed.
- Enjoy a plane simulator or helicopter simulator and see real airplanes in the aviation section.
- The space section explores traveling to Mars, to the moon, and more.
Additional experiences
- The Media World explains about modern communication. There are exciting virtual experiences such as paragliding, flying, and climbing the Matterhorn.
- The i-factory is an interactive permanent exhibition about computer science and what it means for today’s society.
- There are temporary exhibitions, for example about logistics around the globe.
The filmtheatre and Planetarium
- You can watch movies about nature and science in the film theatre with its IMAX screen. An additional entry fee applies.
- The planetarium shows movies about the universe in a large dome. An additional entry fee applies.
The Swiss Chocolate Adventure and boutique by Lindt
The Swiss Chocolate Adventure is a 20-minute indoor ride in carriages. Videos along the way, available in several languages, teach you how Swiss chocolate is made. At the end, you get to taste a few Lindt samples. On your way out you’ll find the boutique: a shop with all sorts of Lindt chocolate goodies.
Playgrounds and catering
The Arena is a large outdoor area with planes and a great playground for kids that’s set up as a construction zone. There’s a large boating pool, play buses, scooters and karts. You can have your own food and drinks in the outdoor areas.
Indoors there’s a self-service restaurant plus a waiter-service brasserie. Both are accessible without museum entrance tickets as well.
Swiss Museum of Transport FAQ
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For which ages is the museum recommended?
The Swiss Museum of Transport is great for visitors of all ages. Kids love the actual trains and cars, plus the many interactive elements and activities. The outdoor playground is appealing too.
For adults, it’s very interesting to learn about the history of Swiss transport. As there’s so much to see and do, all visitors will surely come across areas that fit their interests. Many of the interactive elements are entertaining for grown-ups too.
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How long does a visit to the Swiss Museum of Transport take?
A typical tourist visit takes about half a day, not including the time to reach the museum. A quick tour can be done in 2 hours. That allows you to get a nice first impression of the museum, but it’s not enough to really explore all information and activities.
If you add visits to one of the restaurants, the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, the film theatre and/or the Planetarium, this excursion can turn into a full-day trip.
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Which languages are available?
Signage in the museum halls is available in English, German, French, and Italian. There’s an additional audioguide in Chinese. The film theatre and Planetarium display movies in German with English, French, and Italian subtitles.
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How to dress when visiting the museum?
Even though most of the Swiss Museum of Transport is indoors, we recommend dressing a bit warmer than you’d do normally when visiting a museum. The large halls can be pretty cold.
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Can I book guided tours?
Yes. Several guided tours are available. Examples are ‘175 years of Swiss railways’, standard museum tours, and tours that are tailor-made to your interests. You’ll have to indicate your preferences in advance through an online form. The museum will then get in touch with you.
Other websites of interest
- www.verkehrshaus.ch: filmtheatre
- www.verkehrshaus.ch: Planetarium
- www.verkehrshaus.ch: guided museum tours upon request
Dates and times
- www.verkehrshaus.ch: Swiss Museum of Transport opening hours
Prices
- www.verkehrshaus.ch: Swiss Museum of Transport ticket prices
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