Lucerne
Switzerland
- Safety rating
- 8.8/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September is ideal for lake cruises and mountain trips, while winter offers nearby skiing and a cozy charm.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Set on a shimmering lake ringed by snow-capped peaks, Lucerne is quintessential Switzerland, famed for its medieval wooden Chapel Bridge and painted old-town facades. It's the springboard for excursions up Mount Pilatus and Rigi and serene cruises on Lake Lucerne.
Top attractions
Cross the Chapel Bridge, see the Lion Monument, stroll the old town, and ride up Mount Pilatus or Rigi.
Getting around
The compact old town is walkable, with buses, lake steamers, and mountain railways for excursions.