Lake Lucerne region - Day trip and hiking suggestions

Take a cruise at Lake Lucerne and enjoy the Alps while having lunch or sunbathing.

Beautiful scenic train ride from Lucerne via the Bernese Oberland lakes to Montreux.

An impressive train and boat journey across the famous Gotthard route.

Cogwheel train across a spectacular rocky landscape, plus views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

Revolving cable car to an altitude of 3032 m. Great views and snow all year round.

Cogwheel train and wide views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

Unique open air cable car to a panoramic restaurant at 1850 m.

Interactive museum with cars, trains, planes and more modes of transport. Great for both adults and children.

Small group guided walk in the historical town center of Lucerne. Apart from many medieval buildings, the city wall, old town squares and the lake, you'll see famous sights: the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre on the lake front.

Guided tour by luxury coach through the Bernese Oberland to Lauterbrunnen. Then by cogwheel train up to the Jungfraujoch and down to Grindelwald.

Hiking along and above the eastern part of Lake Lucerne.

Easy, varying trail through the valley and along Lake Trüeb.

Explore the mountains south of Lake Lucerne.

Varying, off the beaten path hiking in the Melch valley.

An easy short walk in the pretty center of Olten. Ideal if you're interested in seeing a typical northern Switzerland town that is not too touristy.

Short hike on Mount Rigi with views over Lake Lucerne.