Region Lucerne

CHÄRNSMATT tip number one: an unforgettable day on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland. Use your stay to explore the region around Lucerne on one of the 5 paddle steamers or the 14 motorboats operated by the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company.

Tip number two: the LUZ Seebistro, our sister establishment, located directly on Lucerne's lake basin, is ideal for a stopover before or after a cruise on Lake Lucerne. The unique atmosphere and live concerts at weekends leave a lasting impression on visitors.

Not just for tourists: the Museum of Transport in Lucerne is one of the most visited museums in Switzerland. Also because, strictly speaking, it is not a museum. Visitors can witness the eventful history of transportation, mobility and communication on around 20,000 m² of exhibition space.

The beautifully maintained zoo with its 98 different animal species is a particularly beautiful excursion destination for both adults and children. There are wild cats, monkeys, reptiles and many different bird species to discover. It is located in Holzhüsern in Rothenburg.

Immerse yourself in the world of indulgence and experience the world of chocolate with all your senses. Learn all about the history of chocolate and the production of Aeschbach's house specialties on an interactive tour. Create your own 200g chocolate bar directly on site using various ingredients. Aeschbach Chocolatier's unique ChocoWelt at its Root-Lucerne headquarters is open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. The last admission is at 4:00 pm

The permanent exhibition is staged as a modern warehouse with thousands of objects. Each object has a barcode for scanning, which leads directly to a description. Thematic tours and quizzes can also be selected. Fascinating theater tours with professional actors take place four times a day, bringing you closer to Lucerne's cultural history.

Lucerne's indoor pool is located right next to the exhibition grounds and offers 1000 m² of indoor fun. Various swimming and diving pools as well as the «Black Hole» slide turn a rainy afternoon into an adventure after all.

With its 10 courses in the forest, each with 6 to10 obstacles at lofty heights, the Pilatus rope park is particularly fun for outdoor fans and families with children aged 8 and over. Thanks to the different levels of difficulty, there is a suitable route for everyone.

What would Lucerne be without carnival? Unimaginable. Carnival is as much a part of Lucerne as the Chapel Bridge or the Lion Monument. For one week, Lucerne is in an exceptional situation. The street scene is characterized by masked figures and the «sounds» of the Guuggemusigen can be heard in every alley from dawn to dusk.