12 excursions on Lake Lucerne

Rigi

Take the oldest mountain railway in Europe up to the Rigi, the queen of the mountains. On a clear day, you can see 24 of Switzerland's 26 cantons from Rigi Kulm (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Pilatus

The world's steepest cogwheel railway takes you up Lucerne's local mountain in around 30 minutes. A circular hike with a fabulous view of Lucerne and the whole of Central Switzerland beckons. (free ride)

Operating hours:
06.05. - 17.11.2024

Stanserhorn

The double-decker aerial tramway offers a unique experience. The cable car has an open upper deck and allows you to float towards the Stanserhorn in the open air (free ride).

Operating hours:
13.04. - 24.11.2024

Fronalpstock

The steepest funicular in the world takes you comfortably to the car-free village of Stoss. From there it continues up to the Fronalpstock with a spectacular view over Lake Lucerne (free ride).

Operating hours:
04.06. - 31.10.2024

Brienz
Rothorn Rail

The Brienz Rothorn Railway takes you by steam to the summit, where a breathtaking panorama of the Jungfrau region and Lake Brienz opens up (free ride).

Operating hours:
08.06. - 20.10.2024

Titlis

Ride the world's first revolving cable car up to 3,020 m. Enjoy the view over glaciers and mountain peaks as you cross the "Cliff Walk" suspension bridge (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Klewenalp

The Klewenalp excursion mountain is located on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne. Hike the area or enjoy the view of the surrounding natural landscape (free ride).

Operating hours:
Mid-May to the end of October

Nostalgic boat trip Weggis - Flüelen

Glide from Weggis to Flüelen on one of the nostalgic steamboats. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings and let historical sites, famous mountains such as Pilatus and Rigi, natural pine forests and rocky meadows leisurely pass by (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables

Bürgenstock

From Kehrsiten, a funicular railway leads up to the Bürgenstock Resort. From there, the rock path leads through unspoilt nature to the Hammetschwand lift. The 152.8 m high lift along the rock face offers a heavenly view over Lake Lucerne (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Treib - Seelisberg

The opening of the Treib-Seelisberg funicular in 1916 made the ascent and descent to the lake easier. Seelisberg, high above Lake Lucerne, at the entrance to the Lake of Uri enchants with a time-out from everyday life (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Rotenflue

Visit the Mythen region in the heart of central Switzerland. An exciting hiking area and an excursion restaurant with a large summer terrace await you on the Rotenflue (free ride).

Operating hours:
09.05. - 27.10.2024

Mostelberg

From Sattel, the world's first revolving gondola lift, whose gondola rotates three times on its own axis, takes you up to the Mostelberg. At the top, in addition to a beautiful natural landscape, the "Skywalk" suspension bridge awaits you, one of the longest in Europe (free ride).

Operating hours:
13/20.04. - End of Oktober 2024

The stated operating hours are without guarantee. Please note that mountain railways and shipping companies may suspend all or part of their operations in the event of bad weather, low water or due to revision, disruptions or unforeseen events.