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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Lucerne [2025]
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Lion Monument
4.5
/5
553 reviews
8.3
Based on 4,766 reviews
945m from downtown
Phone +41 41 227 17 17
Address: Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-15 minutes
Highlights:
Discover stories behind sculptures
Swiss Guard history sculpture
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🇨🇭 Switzerland + 🇫🇷 France 14 days 13 nights Free travel The following is the cost of two people: 🏨 Accommodation 12 nights : RM 6,539.61💰City Tax : RM 152.64✈️ Ticket : RM 5,206.80🚄 Transportation (🇨🇭 + 🇫🇷: 🎫 Swiss Half Price Card : RM 1,081.17- Train, Bus, Taxi : RM 1,633.39-🚌Flix Bus : RM 244.69🏔️ Mount Tielix, Matterhorn, Mirren : RM 984.53🥗 Food and Fried Goods : RM 2,081.96🗿 Paris Disney Ticket : RM 487.50🛄 Travel Insurance : RM 215.95💳 Communication card: RM 80 total cost : RM 18,708.33 = RM 9344.17🏨 per capita hotel: 16/11-18/11 : Hotel Marta18/11-20/11 : Holiday Inn Express Luzern-Kriens20/11-22/11 : Moosgadenhaus22/11-24/11 : Haus Theodul24/11-25/11 : Ibis Budget26/11-29/11 : Hotel Tourisme Avenue itinerary as follows ⬇️⬇️⬇️ *16 Nov: Zurich *17 Nov: Zurich – Stein-Schaffhausen-Rhine Falls *18 Nov: Lucerne – Dead Lion Like – Church Bridge - St. Leodgar Church *19 Nov : Lucerne – Titlis Mountain *20 Nov: Lucerne – Greendwo *21 Nov: Greendwo – Laut Brennon – Milen – Interlaken *22 Nov: Greendwo – Spiez – Zelmat **23 Nov: Zelmat – Gornergrat*24 Nov : Zelmat – Basel *25 Nov: Basel – Weil Am Rhein – Colmar*26 Nov : Paris – Eiffel Tower – Arc of Triomphe – Louvre Museum27 Nov : Paris – Valley Discount Village – Galeries Lafayette *28 Nov: All Day Disney Paris *29 Nov: Paris – Malaysia
The dying lion is a famous monument in the Swiss city of Lucerne, a sculpture depicting a seriously wounded lion with a broken spear in the ribs and painfully strung to the ground. The lion's right paw is on a shield engraved with lilies from the French royal family, and the other shield has a Swiss cross. The sculpture is engraved with the Latin "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI" meaning "to the loyal and brave Swiss". Below is a list of the officers killed and surviving, as well as the number of soldiers killed and surviving.
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Chapel Bridge
4.7
/5
452 reviews
8.1
Based on 6,565 reviews
208m from downtown
Phone +41 41 227 17 17
Address: Kapellbrücke, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 15-30 minutes
No.1 of Night Attractions in Lucerne
Highlights:
Fire rebirth story on bridge
Religious & historical paintings displayed
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The Capel Covered Bridge is one of the landmarks of Lucerne, Switzerland and one of the oldest wooden bridges in the world. It is a wooden covered bridge, 204 meters long and about 2 meters wide. The bridge is in a folded line with a turning point in the middle, which connects the Lucerne Octagon Water Tower. The interior of the bridge is unique, with 110 triangular painted wooden boards hanging from the top depicting the history, myths and saints of Lucerne. These painted boards are works from the 17th and 18th centuries and have high artistic value.
Chapel Bridge in the Rain: A Different Kind of Beauty 🌧️🌉Visiting Chapel Bridge in Lucerne on a rainy day wasn’t the fairytale scene I had imagined, but it had its own charm. The mist over the river, the soft raindrops on the wooden bridge, and the glow of the city lights reflecting on the wet cobblestones made it feel almost dreamlike. Even in the rain, this historic landmark had a quiet, timeless beauty—just with fewer tourists and a more peaceful vibe.#Lucerne #ChapelBridge #RainyDayAdv
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Lake Lucerne
4.7
/5
753 reviews
7.8
Based on 5,288 reviews
10.5 km from downtown
Address: Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Lucerne
Highlights:
Birthplace of Switzerland's history
Colorful European-style lakeside buildings
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Lake Lucerne is really nice. When the weather is good, you can see the snow-capped mountains. Unfortunately, we stayed there for three days, and the weather was good only when we arrived in the evening of the first day, so we didn't take advantage of it.
The buildings by the lake, the Ferris wheel, and the Flower Bridge Water Tower are simply too beautiful to take in. The boat ride to Weggis is even more beautiful.
Perfect travel itinerary, children have discounts, we remember to buy travel Passed, can have ️ half price discount! Sprinkler shop can help buy tickets ... take the car to buy cable car up the mountain to see the scenery, children also have many activities!
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Old Town
4.7
/5
141 reviews
7.1
Based on 3,016 reviews
378m from downtown
Phone +41-41-2271717
Address: Löwengraben 8, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll & enjoy Alps' ancient beauty
Kapellbrücke spans Reuss River views
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Lucerne, one of the top 5 tourist cities in Switzerland, has sparkling waters on one side and lush mountains and rolling peaks on the other.
The city area north of Lake Lucerne and the Reuss River is called the Old Town of Lucerne, where you must slow down and stroll and take photos leisurely.
Stroll along the shore of Lake Lucerne, take photos on the Capel Bridge, climb the Musegg Wall to reminisce about the past, visit the St. Leodegar Church, and check in at the Lion Monument... everything is done on foot.
The Lion Monument is a must-see when traveling in Lucerne, Switzerland.
In the old town of Lucerne, walk through the bustling streets and enter the simple iron gate. There is a clear lake and a huge cliff. In the center of the cliff, the Lion Monument built in 1821 is clearly visible.
In the stone cave carved out in the middle of the 6-meter-high and 10-meter-wide monument, a dying lion lies weakly on the ground, with unyielding resentment in his eyes, sharp arrows piercing his back, and Swiss cross shields scattered around him.
Above the lion statue is engraved Latin: Dedicated to the loyal and brave Switzerland; the text below records the moving history commemorated...
At that time, Switzerland was a poor small country. Men forced to make a living went to various European countries as mercenaries, and they were loyal to their duties and brave. During the French Revolution in 1792, when the mob attacked the Tuileries Palace in Paris on August 10, all 786 Swiss mercenary officers and soldiers in the guard were killed in order to protect King Louis XVI and the Queen.
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Swiss Museum of Transport
4.3
/5
97 reviews
6.3
From TWD 2092
Based on 2,251 reviews
2.1 km from downtown
Phone +41 41 375 75 75
Address: Haldenstrasse 44, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Lucerne
Highlights:
Lake Lucerne & Alps panoramic view
3000 exhibits across 215,000 sqft
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Great museum and most importantly very interactive. You can learn, admire, experience and watch so many things. If you want to learn everything and really like watching and reading a little, 3 hours is far from enough. We had about 4.5 hours and that wasn't enough.
A transportation museum in Europe with a very large area. It is also a very famous museum in Switzerland. The airplanes and trains in it are all early objects, representing the history of Swiss transportation development. These exhibits in the museum have been well preserved.
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Schwanenplatz
4.3
/5
85 reviews
5.6
Based on 206 reviews
392m from downtown
Address: Schwanenpl. 7, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Swan & duck watching lakeside
Swiss luxury watch & jewelry paradise
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If you say that there is no place in Switzerland that is not expensive, then it is also true that there is no place in Switzerland that is not beautiful. Lucerne is the most beautiful of all the beautiful places. It is located in the middle of the country and sits on a beautiful lake. Mark Twain even praised it highly. Lake Lucerne may not be as emerald as the alpine icy lakes, but the old town and the beautiful towns around it can always surround her beauty, which makes it even more beautiful.
Swan Square is an open space along the lake in the city, very close to a large street intersection. There are many swans here, the lake is very blue, and there are fences in some places with Chinese words reminding people not to feed them.
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Musegg Wall Lucerne
4.1
/5
77 reviews
5.2
Based on 293 reviews
586m from downtown
Phone +41 41 227 17 17
Address: Auf Musegg, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
16th-century walls & museums
Climb towers & enjoy views
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The Musegg City Wall has a long history. There are nine watchtowers on the wall, three of which can be climbed. Google Maps can accurately guide you to the watchtowers that can be visited. After climbing up, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire city.
It is a rare historical site in Switzerland. It has been well preserved for hundreds of years. When I walked under the city wall, I felt that it was quite large. Some places can be visited in summer, but they are closed in winter, which is a pity.
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City Train Luzern
4.5
/5
21 reviews
5.1
467m from downtown
Phone +41 41 220 11 00
Address: Haltepunkt Hotel Schweizerhof, Schweizerhofquai 3, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Lucerne's main sights in 40min
Lake Lucerne & Alps panorama
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The sightseeing train can take you to Ryusen for a turn. The scenery here is very beautiful. You can see the rolling mountains and clouds in the distance. You can see the local customs in the street, and the cost is not too much.
Lucerne's urban area is not very big. Walking is a good choice, but if you have time, you can enjoy another kind of interest by taking the Ryusen Circle Sightseeing Train to shuttle between the old urban roads. Chocolate shops, Swiss Army Knife Shops, watch shops on both sides of the road can enjoy a panoramic view, and you can also observe the lives of local citizens at close range.
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Court Church of St. Leodegar
4.5
/5
127 reviews
5.0
Based on 565 reviews
692m from downtown
Phone +41 41 229 95 00
Address: St. Leodegarstrasse 6, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
View Lake Lucerne from clocktower
Gothic twin towers since 735
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The towers on the facade of this church are very sharp, giving the feeling of tightly clamping the central building. The interior space reminds people of Notre Dame de Paris, and the decorative styles are indeed similar. It is a good space for meditation, and there is also an atrium.
The Hof Church is the most prominent position on the skyline of Lucerne's old town. Whether looking eastward from the Reuss River and the Chapel Bridge, or looking northward from the arches of the cruise terminal and train station on Lake Lucerne, it is the first thing that comes into view. The highlight is definitely the twin spiers of the Hof Church.
From the Lion Square on the north shore of Lake Lucerne, 300 meters eastward, you will reach the Hof Church. The church, built in 735 AD and rebuilt in 1645, has a Renaissance-style and elegant appearance, while the interior is solemn and magnificent.
The church's 4,950-brass pipe organ, made in 1640, is famous far and wide and is still playing sacred religious music and ringing in summer music rhythm~
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Glacier Garden of Lucerne
4.2
/5
76 reviews
4.8
Based on 647 reviews
988m from downtown
Phone +41 41 410 43 40
Address: Denkmalstrasse 4a, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Glacial caves & formations
14th-century walls & history
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This park is quite close to the Lion Monument and can be called a mini geological park. It displays some landform features above the glaciers. Although it is not particularly large in scale, it is still quite special.
It is a very interesting park, where we can get close to the geology of the Ice Age and some of the minerals and surface forms it brought. There is also a glacier museum that is worth visiting.
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