Lake Lucerne region - Day trip and hiking suggestions

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Guided tour that starts with a scenic coach ride through the Bernese Oberland to the Jungfrau region. Then by cogwheel train up to Jungfraujoch to admire the views.

Your guide takes you on a scenic bus trip to the Bernese Oberland, followed by a short break in Interlaken, and finally by bus to Grindelwald. Then you'll go up to Jungfraujoch by train and down to Lauterbrunnen where the bus waits for the ride back to Lucerne.

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.