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The 57 best outdoor activities in Lucerne

4.8(442 Reviews)

In Lucerne there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

Pilatus Goldene Rundfahrt: Dampfschiff auf dem Vierwaldstättersee mit Blick auf die Berge. Erlebe diese wunderschöne Landschaft.

TicketHigh demand

Mt. Pilatus self-guided Golden Round Trip from Lucerne incl. boat cruise

4.6(227)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 113.80

Luftseilbahn Pilatus: beeindruckende Aussicht auf den Vierwaldstättersee und die umliegenden Berge.

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Mt. Pilatus self-guided Silver Round Trip from Lucerne incl. train

4.6(36)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 88.20

Rigi: Royal Round Trip Over Green Meadows by Train and Mountains

TourHigh demand

Rigi round trip by boat and train from Lucerne, self-guided

4.9(17)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 62

Chapel Bridge Lucerne with reflection in the water, city view, historical wooden construction.

TourHigh demand

Lucerne guided city tour classic

4.6(8)

Duration: 1:30 hours

FromCHF 25

Lunch cruise on Lake Lucerne with guests at a table eating. In the background, the mountains and sun.

Ticket

Lunch and boat tour Lake Lucerne from Lucerne

4.7(33)

Duration: 2 hours

FromCHF 101

Skydiving in Lucerne on a beautiful day with clouds

Adventure

Lucerne skydiving from the plane

4.4(11)

Duration: 2 hours

FromCHF 365

Jungfraujoch with snow and glacier, crystal clear view, mountain panorama

Tour

From Lucerne: Day tour Jungfraujoch by bus and cogwheel train

5.0(2)

Duration: 10 hours

FromCHF 269

Saphir yacht on Lake Lucerne with a view of the mountains and green landscape.

TicketHigh demand

Round trip panoramic yacht ticket from Lucerne incl. audio guide

4.5(30)

Duration: 1 hour

FromCHF 19

Ticket

High demand

Mt. Pilatus self-guided Golden Round Trip from Lucerne incl. boat cruise

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola.

4.6(227)

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.6(227)

booked 11,463 times

FromCHF 113.80

Ticket

Mt. Pilatus self-guided Silver Round Trip from Lucerne incl. train

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by train, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola.

4.6(36)

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.6(36)

booked 2,957 times

FromCHF 88.20

Tour

High demand

Rigi round trip by boat and train from Lucerne, self-guided

Spend a whole day on the Rigi and on Lake Lucerne. On this unique, self-guided round trip on Lake Lucerne and the Rigi, you will experience everything the Queen of the Mountains has to offer.

4.9(17)

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Discount: Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card

Free cancellation

4.9(17)

booked 203 times

FromCHF 62

Tour

High demand

Lucerne guided city tour classic

Duration: 1:30 hours

Embark on an entertaining and informative two-hour city tour. Visit world famous sights in Lucerne.

4.6(8)

Duration: 1:30 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

English, German

4.6(8)

booked 354 times

FromCHF 25

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Lunch and boat tour Lake Lucerne from Lucerne

Duration: 2 hours

With this ticket you enjoy a delicious, seasonal 3-course lunch on the ship. On Lake Lucerne you are surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Central Switzerland.

4.7(33)

Duration: 2 hours

Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.7(33)

booked 196 times

FromCHF 101

Adventure

Lucerne skydiving from the plane

Duration: 2 hours

Enjoy Lucerne from a different perspective. A 20-minute sightseeing flight over Lake Lucerne and the city is followed by a breathtaking skydive from a height of 4000 meters. Afterwards, you fly back down to the ground in a relaxed glider.

4.4(11)

Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

4.4(11)

booked 48 times

FromCHF 365

Tour

From Lucerne: Day tour Jungfraujoch by bus and cogwheel train

Duration: 10 hours

Leave the city of Lucerne and admire the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch. Enjoy an adventure tour and marvel at the breathtaking panorama on the Jungfraujoch.

5.0(2)

Duration: 10 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

Chinese, English, Spanish

5.0(2)

booked 31 times

FromCHF 269

Ticket

High demand

Round trip panoramic yacht ticket from Lucerne incl. audio guide

Duration: 1 hour

Admire Lake Lucerne on this one-hour round trip with a panoramic yacht and learn interesting facts about Lucerne Region and the lake with the audio guide.

4.5(30)

Duration: 1 hour

Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Hindi

4.5(30)

booked 664 times

FromCHF 19

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Lucerne

The city of Lucerne is located directly on Lake Lucerne. More water in a city is almost impossible. The Reuss divides Lucerne and beautiful bridges unite the city again. The northwestern arm of Lake Lucerne is literally enclosed by the city area. Typical landmarks of the city of Lucerne are the Culture and Convention Center KKL with its imposing roof, the Glacier Garden with the Lion Monument and of course the medieval Chapel Bridge.