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Lake Lucerne, Lucerne

4.8
#2 of 10 in Parks in Lucerne
Water Body · Nature / Park
See the Alps by taking a guided boat tour on , located in the heart of Switzerland. The lake covers a total area of over 114 sq km (44 sq mi), much of its shoreline rising steeply into the surrounding mountains. Most of the visitors choose to experience this picturesque region by taking a trip on one of the paddle steamers linking the tucked-away resorts spread along the lake's shores. You can also circumnavigate the lake by road, which follows a scenic route and passes through several tunnels. However you choose to travel, be sure to visit the mountain meadow on the far southeastern shore of the lake, the birthplace of the Swiss nation. Plan your Lake Lucerne visit and explore what else you can see and do in Lucerne using our Lucerne trip builder.
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Tours to Lake Lucerne

FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $343 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Luzern
4.7
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $149 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne
4.3
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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  • By 467dinithid
    Luzern is one of the most dazzling place in heart of Switzerland which each foreigner definitely should visit. The whole city is surrounded by chain of Alps mountains and there amazingly lay the...  more »
  • By johnhN9374TD
    We travelled from Lucerne to Flüelen on vintage steamer Uri. Worth paying extra for first class - upper deck.  more »
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  • By hafizkakooza
    Take some stress off sailing on the lake while taking in the beautiful sights of the Swiss lake shores.
  • By K
    Beautiful lake with swans on emerald crystal clear waters. You can take a boat ride to enjoy the scenic view as well
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Popular things to do in Lucerne

Mt Pilatus ©
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4.6
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Hidden gems in Lucerne

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4.6
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Historic Sites in Lucerne

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Duration: 30 minutes
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Museggmauer
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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4.4
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Markuskirche ©
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Shopping in Lucerne

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4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Luzerner Wochenmarkt ©
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Max Chocolatier
4.3
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Harrys Swiss Watch Center ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
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4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

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Verkehrshaus der Schweiz ©
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4.5
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Altstadt Luzern ©
Neighborhood
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