7 day itinerary
Lucerne
Itinerary
Here's an ideal itinerary for 7 days in Lucerne:
Day 1: Arrival and City Tour
- Arrive in Lucerne and check into your hotel
- Take a walking tour of the city to get your bearings and see the main sights, including the , , and the
- Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in the city center
Day 2:
- Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne to
- Ride the steepest cogwheel railway in the world up to the top of
- Enjoy the stunning views from the top and have lunch at one of the restaurants
- Take the cable car down to and try the toboggan run or take a hike
- Return to Lucerne by bus or train
Day 3: Lake Lucerne and
- Take a boat ride on Lake Lucerne to Vitznau or Weggis
- Enjoy the scenery and stop for lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants
- Visit the in Lucerne to learn about the history of transportation in Switzerland
- Have dinner at a local restaurant or try some
Day 4:
- Take a train from Lucerne to
- Ride the cogwheel railway up to the top of
- Enjoy the panoramic views and take a hike or have lunch at one of the restaurants
- Take the cable car down to Weggis and return to Lucerne by boat
Day 5: Day Trip to and
- Take an early train from Lucerne to
- Take the cogwheel railway up to , the highest railway station in Europe
- Enjoy the stunning views and visit the and
- Return to for dinner and take the train back to Lucerne
Day 6:
- Take a train from Lucerne to
- Ride the cable car up to and enjoy the panoramic views
- Visit the and take a ride on the
- Have lunch at one of the restaurants and take a hike or try the
- Return to Lucerne by train
Day 7: Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out
- If you have time, visit the or the before leaving
- Take a train or bus to the airport or your next destination
I hope this itinerary gives you a good idea of what to do in Lucerne and helps you plan your trip!