Places to visit in Lucerne

Engelberg is an enchanting resort village located in a mountain valley 25 km from Lake Lucerne. Its distinct rustic charm is what attracts travellers from across the globe and makes it one of the most popular winter and summer holiday destinations in Switzerland.

Mountain peaks surround the stunning landscape of Lucerne, amongst them is the most popular the "queen of the mountains," Mount Rigi. It sits atop three lakes, namely, Zug, Lucerne, and Lauerz. At the height of 1797.5, the panoramic views of the Swiss town are enchanting.

Witness the Lion Monument, a powerful symbol located in the peaceful park in Lucerne. The popular tourist spot was inaugurated in 1821 and has a deep-rooted history. The sculpture depicts a dying lion carved from the cliff’s rock, honouring Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792 during the French Revolution. More than a mere monument, it is a striking work of art that takes you back in time.

Hofkirche (Court Church of St. Leodegar) is the main cathedral in Lucerne, built from 1634-39 in place of the 8th-century Benedictine monastery of St. Leodegar. The twin towers of the Church were preserved from 1525 of the old Church, among others are a few religious objects, St. Mary's altar that outlasted.

The Lucerne Train Station is located on the shore of Lake Lucerne and is one of the most prominent railway stations in Switzerland. The old station, which was built in 1856, was changed in 1896 to the new building. It is a significant center of the Swiss railway network, since both domestic and international trains, like Germany and France, are connected to the station.

The Musegg wall is an ode to Lucerne's history, during the fortification of the city in the 13th century. While walking here, you don't only get a glimpse of the beautiful architecture of olden times but also get to witness the breathtaking views of the city.

The preserves of the Ice Age make the glacier garden one of the places to visit in Lucerne. The site is reminiscent of an era that has frozen in time with irregular boulders, glacial rocks, and hollow formed due to melting ice at the base of waterfalls.

Richard Wanger, a legend in the history of music, is a renowned music composer and someone who re-invented the Opera. The Richard Wanger museum is the house Tribschen Landhaus, by Lake Lucerne is where the master musician lived for six years (1866-1872) and created a number of his famous compositions.

The Spreuer Bridge is another gorgeous wooden bridge of Lucerne beside the Chapel Bridge. This one is still more of a hidden gem and is located downstream of the Chapel Bridge. The bridge’s name was derived from “Spreu” which means Chaff, flour mill waste.

Lucerne's Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche) of Saint Francis Xaviers is the first Baroque Church built in Switzerland in the year 1677, making it one of the places to visit in Lucerne. The Church sits on the left bank of river Reuss giving it an outstanding promenade where you can take a calming stroll.

The very famous Bourbaki Panorama is a huge circular painting by Edouard Castres in the year 1881. The painting was (earlier 114m x 10m, now 112m x 10m) depicts the fleeing of 87000 French soldiers to Switzerland in the winters of 1871.

The Sammlung Rosengart Luzern was opened to the public in 2002 at the location, which was earlier a branch of the Swiss National Bank. The building's design is neoclassical, which dates back to the 19th century and is a beautiful structure itself.

The Lucerne Historical Museum is the one place you should surely visit, regardless of your love for history or the lack of it. This isn't your regular museum, the Historical Museum of Lucerne presents history with a theatrical twist. The tours are conducted by actors showing around the museum and the collections, providing an amusing insight into Lucerne's life and culture.