NATURE & TRIPS
MOUNTAIN RIDES
Pilatus Railways
2132 possibilities above sea level
With its wide-ranging leisure and recreation amenities on Pilatus, Pilatus railways offers visitors from home and abroad “2132 possibilities” above sea level. With two aerial cableways, two hotels, five restaurants, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, Central Switzerland’s largest suspensions rope park, the Pilatus promises hours of enjoyment.
Golden Round Trip
From May to October experience the assorted delights of Lucerne’s landmark mountain courtesy of the Golden Round Trip – a half day or whole day excursion involving a boat trip, the cog railway and panorama gondola and aerial cableways.
World’s steepest railway.
Roof of Lucerne.
Golden round trip.
Titlis
Experience a mind-blowing day in the snow at 3020 Meters of all the highlights in Central Switzerland. Titlis is the big one and the only glacier in the entire region that is actually accessible. So come and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of snow-capped mountain trips and untouched Alpine landscape.
How to reach the mountain:
By car: Follow the A2 and take the Stans Süd exit before continuing along the main road to Engelberg. You can park your car in the car park at the TITLIS valley station.
By train: The “Zentralbahn” railway transports you from Lucerne to Engelberg in just 45 minutes. From here, it’s a 10-minute walk or a 3-minute bus ride to the cable car valley station.
10’000 feet highness.
Revolving Rotair.
Highest suspension bridge in Europe.
Snowfun with airboard or snowshoeing in the Swiss Alpes.
www.airboard.ch
Melchsee Frutt
The alpine high plateau Melchsee-Frutt at 2,000 m above sea level lets you relax and gives you new energy. In the holiday region, versatility is on the agenda: Whether on foot or by bike, on hikes along the four deep blue mountain lakes or on deserted paths to the center of Switzerland, action in the rope park or climbing garden, on rapid scooter descents or relaxation while mountain lake fishing – you can break out of everyday life on Melchsee-Frutt , immerse yourself in another world, have time and forget time and enjoy the mountain freshness.
Stanserhorn Railways
From mid April till mid November
Daily 8.15am – 5.15pm.
Evening rides until 11pm:
on Thursday (from mid June),
Friday and Saturday (from may)
- World first Cabrio aerial cable car with an open upper deck
- Vintage funicular from 1893
- View onto 100k of the Alps
- Watching marmots
- Hiking paradies
Getting there:
It’s a relaxing 13-minute train ride from Lucerne station to Stans (Lucerne – Stans – Engelberg). Or opposite the Lucerne train station you board the boat to Stansstad. From Stansstad you continue by train to Stans. The trip will take 75 minutes.
Klewenalp
The Klewenalp-Stockhütte is located just 15 minutes from Lucerne, directly on the A2 in the direction of Gotthard, with a great view of Lake Lucerne and a wide range of leisure activities in summer and winter.
The perfect excursion for nature lovers, discoverers, families and outdoor enthusiasts.
LAKE ADVENTURE
One-hour submarine rides in total weightlessness. Explore fish, caves and wrecks at a depth of up to 100 meters.
www.subspirit.ch
ANIMAL PARKS
Tierpark Goldau
Parkstrasse 40 | 6410 Goldau
Open daily from 9:00 am
Summer: 1 April to 31 October
Daily until 6:00 pm
Winter: 1 November to 31 March
Daily until 5:00 pm
Native species.
Stunning natural site.
Feeding selected animals.
Zoo Zürich
Zürichbergstrasse 221 | 8044 Zürich
Opening hours
November – February
9am – 5pm
Masoala Rainforest: 10am -5pm
March – October
9am – 6pm
Masoala Rainforest: 10am -6pm
World famous zoo.
Experience the African Lewa Savanna.
1h train ride from Lucerne.
ART & CULTURE
MUSEUMS
Sammlung
Rosengart Luzern
Pilatusstrasse 10 | 6003 Luzern
3 minutes from the main train station.
Opening hours:
Every Day!
April to October 10 am – 6 pm
November to March 11 am – 5 pm
Picasso, Klee and over 20 other world famous artists such as Monet, Renoir,
Miró, Cézanne, Chagall.
Kunstmuseum Lucerne
Europaplatz 1 | 6002 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am – 7 pm
Contemporary art with an international flair. In Jean Nouvel’s famous building.
www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch
Hans Erni Museum
Lidostrasse 5 | 6006 Luzern
Opening hours:
Summer 11 am – 6 pm
Winter 11 am – 5 pm
Artista del siglo de Lucerna. 300 grandes obras de su mano.
www.verkehrshaus.ch/hansernimuseum
Verkehrshaus/
Swiss museum of transport
Lidostrasse 5 | 6006 Luzern
Open daily – 365 days!
Summer time : 10 am – 6 pm
Winter time: 10 am – 5 pm
Most popular Swiss museum.
Attractions from road, rail,
water, air and space.
Interactive discovery of mobility.
www.verkehrshaus.ch
Gletschergarten –
Glacier Garden Lucerne
Denkmalstrasse 4 | 6006 Luzern
Opening hours:
April – October: daily, 10 am – 6 pm
November – March: daily, 10 am – 5 pm
Journey to the center of time. «Felsenwelt », glacial potholes, mirror maze, alpine park, museum.
In the middle of the city of Lucerne.
www.gletschergarten.ch
Bourbaki Panorama
Löwenplatz 11 | 6004 Luzern
Opening hours:
April – October: daily, 10 am – 6 pm
November – March: daily, 10 am – 5 pm
European cultural monument.
Museum with circular painting.
Source of the swiss humanitarian tradition.
Museum Luzern
Kasernenplatz 6 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Museum im Bellpark
Luzernerstrasse 21 | 6011 Kriens
Opening hours:
We – Fr: 2 pm – 5 pm
Sa & So: 11 am – 5 pm
Exquisite forum of photography,
history and art.
Located at the foot of mount Pilatus.
www.bellpark.ch
Richard Wager Museum
Richard-Wagner-Weg 27 | 6005 Luzern
Opening hours:
April:
Opening after winterbreak by nice weather after easter, but only at weekends.
Mai und September:
Monday – Saturday: 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
June / July and August:
daily: 10 am – 9 pm
Country house of the famous composer Wagner. Nice park at the lake side and outdoor summer café.
www.richard-wagner-museum.chGALLERY
Galerie Vitrine
Stiftstrasse 4 | 6006 Luzern
Opening hours:
Thursday & Friday: 2pm – 6.30pm
Saturday: 2pm – 4pm
Impulse Gallery
Haldenstrasse 19 | 6006 Luzern
Opening hours:
Wednesday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 4 pm
Sunday – Tuesday: by appointment
Contemporary art gallery from all over the world on 450 square metres.
A place for art enthusiasts and art collectors.
www.impulsegallery.com
NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
Stage for masterpieces.
Spectacular architecture of Jean Nouvel.
Individual guided tours.
World of gaming and exhilarating fun.
Top entertainment in gorgeous setting: bar, club, fine dining – all under one roof.
Experience Swiss traditions: Evening show from April to October.
www.stadtkeller.chDESIGN & HANDCRAFT
HESS UHREN
Shop 1: By Schmuckwerkstatt, Werchlaubengässli 6, 6004 Luzern
Shop 2: HESS – only by arrangement: Wesemlinstrasse 40, 6006 Luzern
Tel. ++41 (0)41 322 44 88
Opening hours: Shop Nr 1 Schmuckwerkstatt
Tuesday – Friday: 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 4pm
Exquisite Lucerne watch manufacture, family owned.
Luxurious model with diamond dust.
www.hessuhren.ch
CLAUDIA KREBSER
Kaufmannweg 12 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday:
9 am – 12.30 pm | 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday:
10 am – 5 pm
Caroline Hutmacherei
Stiftstrasse 4 | 6006 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday:
10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6.30pm
Saturday:
10am – 4pm
Traditional hat-making arts and crafts.
Location and production are in the
heart of Lucerne.
BOUTIQUES & GIFTS
BOUTIQUE BRUNELLO
Kornmarktgasse 5 | 6004 Luzern
Opening hours
Mo 12.00 am – 6.30 pm
Tue – Fr 9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Sa 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Fashion brands: Marni, Anya Hindmarch, See by Chloe, Isabel Marant, Forte Forte, Henderson, Church’s, Sofie d’Hoore …
www.brunello.ch
comme ça
Schweizerhofquai 4 | 6004 Luzern
Opening hours:
Monday: 1.30 am – 6.30 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9.30am – 6.30 pm
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
Trendy brands: Moschino, Pinko, Mos Mosh, L’autre chose, Fiorentini & Baker, Hannoh Wessel …
www.comme-ca.ch
LES DEUX
Rütligasse 2 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Brands: ERMANNO SCERVINO | PHILOSOPHY di Lorenzo Serafini | Faith Connexion | SLY010 | Zadig & Voltaire | 7 for all Mankind | R13 | …
www.lesdeux.lu
Götti und Niederer
Mühleplatz 1 | 6004 Luzern
Opening hours:
Monday: 1 pm – 6.30 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9 am – 6.30 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Exquisite prescription glasses
and trendy sunglasses:
Tom Ford, Garrett Leight, Götti Switzerland, Céline, Chanel, Cutler & Gross, Rolf …
www.goetti-niederer.ch
Die Handlung
Bundesstrasse 34 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Mondy – Friday:
10 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday:
10 am – 4 pm
Concept store with exquisite pieces such as clothes, jewelry, perfumes and ceramics.
www. die-handlung.ch
Schärer Linder
Zentralstrasse 9 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Monday: 10 am – 6.30 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9 am – 6.30 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Big brands for lingerie, swim-, beach-, home-, day & nightwear.
A traditional house since 1926.
www.schaerer-linder.ch
Cascade
Bundesplatz 38 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday 10am – 1pm
Wednesday 10am – 6.30pm
Thursday 10am – 1pm
Friday 10am – 6.30pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Porcelain, glass, kitchen utensils, gourmet specials, table accessories…
Simply everything that enhances food and beverage.
www.cascade-luzern.chCAFES & BARS
Majorelle
Himmelrichstrasse 12 | 6003 Luzern |
Phone: 041 210 05 05
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 9am – 11 pm
Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Mondays and public holidays closed
Moroccan meals such as light tajines, various hot and cold mezzes, coffee and tea with home-baked cakes or Moroccan pastries
www.restaurantmajorelle.ch
Mardi Gras
Burgerstrasse 5 | 6003 Luzern
Opening hours:
Mardi Gras
Monday: 12 am – 9 pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 7 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Petit Mardi Gras
Tuesday- Friday:
7 am – 2 pm | 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday: 7 am – 10 pm
An urban bijou for coffee and tea, housemade hummus and panini. And just one door away you’ll find the bar „Petit Mardi Gras“ for champagne and wine.
www.mardigrasluzern.ch
Alpineum
Kaffeehaus ° Bar
Denkmalstrasse 11 | 6006 Luzern
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 9 am – 0.30 am
Friday – Saturday: 9 am – 2 am
Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
Trendy Café – Bistro – Bar.
Located just next to the famous lion monuments and Gletschergarten.
www.alpineum.lu
