Summer Holidays in Switzerland - Lucerne

Lakes and Mountains - Summer Holidays in Lucerne

• Lake Lucerne, 436m above sea level

Summer holidays in Lucerne deliver you to a breathtaking place occupying a stunning position. On the banks of Lake Lucerne, where the River Reuss meets the lake, sits Lucerne. Fascinating, colourful, welcoming and intimate.

This city wins the hearts of its many visitors. A summer holiday in Lucerne lets you explore a friendly place that's small enough to discover on foot. Explore the charming streets of the traffic-free old town. Take in its elaborately frescoed buildings, delightful cafés, shops and boutiques. Or give your summer holiday in Lucerne a cultural flavour in one of the city's splendid museums.

A fleet of lake steamers call in at the harbour, carrying passengers to picturesque lakeside villages such as Weggis and Vitznau. Summer holidays to Lucerne also reveal Mount Rigi, Bürgenstock and Pilatus Kulm, reached by the world's steepest cogwheel railway! A FREE one-hour lake cruise is included for guests staying 7 or more nights. And the International Music Festival runs from mid August to mid September.  Plus there are endless good bars and restaurants.