Lucerne 6 Day Itinerary

Lucerne 6-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and City Exploration

  • Accommodation: Grand Hotel National (Luxury), Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern (Mid-Range), Youthhostel Lucerne (Budget)
  • Transportation: Airport shuttle, train or bus to Lucerne city center. The city is compact and walkable.
  • Activities:
    • Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke): Iconic wooden bridge adorned with paintings dating back to the 17th century.
    • Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal): A stone carving of a dying lion, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who were massacred during the French Revolution.
  • Dinner: Restaurant Schwanenplatz or Restaurant Fröhlich
  • Things to know: Lucerne is expensive. Plan your budget accordingly.

Day 2: Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi

  • Transportation: Boat from Lucerne pier to Vitznau, cogwheel train from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm.
  • Activities:
    • Panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps from Mount Rigi.
    • Rotstock Trail: A moderate hike with stunning views.
  • Lunch: At the restaurant on Mount Rigi or picnic by the lake.
  • Dinner: Restaurant Rigi Kaltbad

Day 3: GoldenRoede and Old Town

  • Activities:
    • GoldenRoede: A well-preserved medieval town wall with towers and a museum.
    • Chapel of St. Leonard (Hauptwache): A beautiful chapel built into the city wall.
    • Hofkirche: Baroque-style church featuring Tino di Camaino’s masterpiece, the Madonna del Sasso.
  • Lunch: At a local restaurant in the Old Town
  • Dinner: Restaurant Weinmarkt or Restaurant Lai da Risi

Day 4: Transport Museum and Rosengart Collection

  • Transportation: Public transportation, including trams and boats.
  • Activities:
    • Swiss Museum of Transport: Explore various modes of transport through history.
    • Rosengart Collection: Impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.
  • Lunch: At a restaurant near the museums
  • Dinner: Restaurant Al Capannino or Restaurant Ohrfeile

Day 5: Day Trip to Interlaken

  • Transportation: Train from Lucerne to Interlaken.
  • Activities:
    • Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe): A high-alpine wonderland with glaciers, ice caves, and stunning views.
    • Schynige Platte: Another great spot for panoramic views of the Swiss Alps.
  • Lunch: At a restaurant in Interlaken or on the mountain.
  • Dinner: Restaurant Harder Keller or Restaurant Bödeli

Day 6: Departure

  • Transportation: Train or bus to the airport.