{"id":865311,"date":"2022-05-23T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=865311"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:18:33","slug":"7-awesome-activities-around-switzerlands-lake-lucerne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/7-awesome-activities-around-switzerlands-lake-lucerne\/","title":{"rendered":"7 awesome activities to do in and around Switzerland&#8217;s Lake Lucerne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you ever wondered what Mother Nature&#8217;s paradise would look like, Switzerland\u2019s Lake Lucerne wouldn&#8217;t be far off the truth. A glowing blue lake that glistens with reflections of the colossal mountains and colourful houses surrounding it. Known as the \u2018Lake of the four forested settlements<strong>\u2019 <\/strong>for its location touching four Swiss cantons, this is the beating heart of Switzerland. And a visit here will take yours as you enter a tranquil atmosphere like no other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s more to Lucerne than it\u2019s 114&nbsp;km\u00b2 lake. Here&#8217;s what to expect from a visit there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The best things to do at Switzerland&#039;s Lake Lucerne\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BvsJ9ngAlxM?list=PLnecYO0fhqHy0LR7ueIYcdOwFsAFT5OWN\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BvsJ9ngAlxM&amp;list=PLnecYO0fhqHy0LR7ueIYcdOwFsAFT5OWN&amp;index=40\">The best things to do at Lake Lucerne<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funnily enough, a first-visit here can almost be overwhelming. You stand in nature\u2019s sweet shop and are hit with unlimited choice. So to make it easy for you \u2013 here are six amazing things to do at (and around) Switzerland\u2019s Lake Lucerne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lake-lucerne-cruise\"><strong>Lake Lucerne cruise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUhYf8cMuGp\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t get more serene than this. Hop on a Lake Lucerne cruise and enter a blissful state that will leave you breathless. You\u2019ll glide past charming houses with delicate fa\u00e7ades, glistening greenery that almost blinds the naked eye, and huge peaks that seemingly extend for miles. Don\u2019t believe us? Flick through the photos above and book your spot on Trafalgar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/contrasts-of-switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contrasts of Switzerland<\/a> tour to experience it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mountain Stanserhorn cable car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Discover Switzerland&#039;s Mount Stanserhorn by cable car\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j7JD-zeIwSc?list=PLnecYO0fhqHy0LR7ueIYcdOwFsAFT5OWN\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold onto your hat and take the Stans railway and roofless cable car 6300ft up to Mountain Stanserhorn. Soak in staggering scenery on your journey up in the world\u2019s only roofless cable car (built in 2012), keeping an eye peeled for hikers and wandering animals on route. We guarantee your jaw will drop to the floor faster than you can say \u201cI love Switzerland!\u201d here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of Switzerland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stroll along the Chapel Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/mike-swigunski-QHggHRxNJSI-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland's Lake Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-865303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-swigunski-QHggHRxNJSI-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-swigunski-QHggHRxNJSI-unsplash-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-swigunski-QHggHRxNJSI-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the Reuss river weaving through the city to the Altstadt (Old Town), the Chapel Bridge is a Lucerne landmark you cannot miss. Built in 1333, it\u2019s the world\u2019s oldest covered wooden bridge. We recommend you breathe in the atmosphere of Lucerne during your stroll here and stop to admire the historical paintings embedded into the architecture. Plus the Water Tower pictured above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/switzerland-and-austria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switzerland and Austria tour<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Mount Pilatus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/yender-fonseca-oAskH40znFo-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Pilatus close to Switzerland's Lake Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-865318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yender-fonseca-oAskH40znFo-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yender-fonseca-oAskH40znFo-unsplash-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yender-fonseca-oAskH40znFo-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother nature was definitely showing off when she created Mount Pilatus. Located in southern Lucerne, this 6982ft monster is nicknamed \u2018Dragon Mountain\u2019 as legend tells tales of dragons landing here. It\u2019s composed of several peaks \u2013 best taken in via the world\u2019s steepest cableway. This experience transports you to a different planet in the clouds above Switzerland&#8217;s Lake Lucerne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/6-unmissable-natural-wonders-to-discover-in-switzerland\/\">6 unmissable natural wonders to discover in Switzerland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit the Jesuit Church<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/ricardo-gomez-angel-TF-OaX0vw2w-unsplash-881x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland's Lake Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-865305\" style=\"width:903px;height:1050px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ricardo-gomez-angel-TF-OaX0vw2w-unsplash-881x1024.jpg 881w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ricardo-gomez-angel-TF-OaX0vw2w-unsplash-284x330.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ricardo-gomez-angel-TF-OaX0vw2w-unsplash-1321x1536.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ricardo-gomez-angel-TF-OaX0vw2w-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>History and culture buffs must add the Jesuit Church to their lists. Constructed from 1667 onwards, it\u2019s a shining example of the Jesuit Catholic efforts against the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century Counter-Reformation. Remarkably, it was the first large Baroque church built in Switzerland, north of the alps and displays some of the most striking architecture in Europe. Don\u2019t forget your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Giswil village horse and carriage ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/swissparadises_273400502_4836306653123538_1563619262270133879_n-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Switzerland's Lake Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-865301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/swissparadises_273400502_4836306653123538_1563619262270133879_n-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/swissparadises_273400502_4836306653123538_1563619262270133879_n-330x330.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/swissparadises_273400502_4836306653123538_1563619262270133879_n.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wanted to star in a Disney film? A horse and carriage ride through Giswil village is your chance to feel as though you are. A short hop from Lucerne, gorgeous Giswil sits at the crossroads of the Br\u00fcnig and Glaubenbielen Passes. Sit back, relax and admire beautifully preserved wooden houses and lake views on route as you feel yourself transport back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/swiss-delight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swiss Delight (Winter Tour)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marvel at the Lion Monument<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdT9AP3s3Re\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the Lion Monument. This exquisite carving out of sandstone rock is just as soul-stirring at Lucerne\u2019s landscapes. It commemorates courageous Swiss guards who died defending King Louis XVI in 1792. And upon viewing, was described as \u2018the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world\u2019 by Mark Twain. Do you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have you been to Switzerland\u2019s Lake Lucerne? Tell us your favourite parts in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever wondered what Mother Nature&#8217;s paradise would look like, Switzerland\u2019s Lake Lucerne wouldn&#8217;t be far off the truth. A glowing blue lake that glistens with reflections of the colossal mountains and colourful houses surrounding it. 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