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.

This luxurious resort above Lake Lucerne offers hotels, restaurants, fantastic views and the thrilling Hammetschwand lift.

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.

The Voralpen-Express is a relaxed train journey between Central and North-Eastern Switzerland, passing green hills and charming villages.

Explore the beautiful center of Lucerne at your own pace with this walking tour. It takes 1h30 on average. Download the audio app on your smartphone and you'll get the best stories about Lucerne, told by professional tour guides.

An effortless 1-day GPS-guided tour over 3 breathtaking mountain passes: the Susten, Grimsel and Furka pass. This tour is available between June and October. You'll receive a touring pack with pre-programmed GPS. WhatsApp support is available during your trip.

This guided tour starts with a scenic coach ride through the Bernese Oberland to the Jungfrau region. Then you'll travel by cogwheel train and/or cable car 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 gondola and train, and down to Lauterbrunnen where the bus waits for the ride back to Lucerne.

A comfortable coach will take you to Interlaken for a photo stop, and then to Grindelwald. You'll take the scenic cableway to First, then descend by the spectacular First Flyer, plus a cart and scooter ride. Finally there's a train ride to Interlaken to board the coach back to Lucerne.

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 and the Jesuit Church for example.

A local guide takes you to the historical town center, including the Chapel Bridge and the castle (Château Gütsch). A 1-hour boat ride to see Lucerne and the mountains from a different perspective is included as well. This small-group tour takes about 3 hours.

Experience a tandem hanggliding flight with a professional from the Stanserhorn near Lucerne. The pilot will adjust the flight to your wishes: calm or thrilling, it's up to you. Equipment is included, the ride up to Stanserhorn is not.

Leave from Lucerne for a good take-off location in the surrounding area. Then enjoy an amazing paragliding flight with your professional pilot!

This small-group tour starts with a bus ride across the scenic Entlebuch valley and a visit to the Kambly biscuit factory. Next, your guide will show you the historical town center of Bern. Before returning to Lucerne, you'll visit the Emmental show dairy to watch Swiss cheese making.

You'll get a return ticket from Engelberg to the top of Mount Titlis, plus a beginner ski experience on an easy, safe slope. There is a guide, but not a ski instructor, so this tour is perfect for a first ski experience and to have fun. Ski gear is included, and you can use the snow tubes too.

Guided walking tour along the castles and villas in the Lake Lucerne region. This tour along St. Charles Hall, Neuhabsburg Castle, and Meggenhorn Castle takes about 4 hours.

A wonderful paragliding flight with a professional pilot, starting at Mount Rigi near Lucerne.

Tandem paragliding flight from Mount Pilatus, with views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.

Enjoy a long panorama flight in the Lake Lucerne region. You'll be taken along by an experienced pilot. Safety gear is included.

A city walk across the Old Town of Lucerne, along the lake, the City Wall, Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Includes the famous highlights and less touristy spots as well.

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.

A relaxed stroll along Lake Lucerne and Meggenhorn Castle.

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.