Hotel Waldstätterhof

Switzerland , Lake Lucerne , Lucerne

  • Solo Holidays
  • Central Location
3.5/5
Inghams rating

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  • Zentralstrasse 4 - 6003 Lucerne

Facilities

  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lucerne at a glance

  • German
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Manchester Int. (MAN), London Luton (LTN), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI)
  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your walking holiday to Lucerne

  • Half price rail, bus, and boat travel with the Swiss Half Fare Card (worth over £100 per person)
  • Swiss Family Card Included - free travel for children under 16 on mainline trains/buses/boats in Switzerland when accompanied by a parent
  • Free Lucerne Visitors Card with unlimited use of Lucerne's public buses up to zone 10 for access to various attractions 
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Lucerne
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks, and useful information
  • Flights from the UK, transfers, and accommodation on a bed & breakfast or half board basis

About Hotel Waldstätterhof

The grand red-brick Hotel Waldstätterhof offers a taste of classic Swiss design. It's conveniently located in central Lucerne, opposite the main train station and close to the picturesque waterfront - an ideal base for discovering pretty Lucerne and its picturesque surroundings.

Outside, the Waldstätterhof is very photogenic, with red brick design and a castle-style roof, but inside it's surprisingly modern. The high-ceiling rooms are spacious and minimalist in style, and have exceedingly comfortable beds. Dining is an experience here, from a hearty breakfast to a delightful dinner, your taste buds are in for a treat. 

Explore the cobbled maze of streets in the old town and visit the iconic Spreuer Bridge, all just a short walk away. Mount Pilatus towers above the town, home to flower-filled walks and accessible by panoramic gondola. For a more sedate approach to exploration, the local ferries crisscross the lake, and the quay is just 350 metres from the hotel door - hop off the ferry in Weggis for the iconic Mount Rigi.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Small lounge area
  • Parking (on request, payable locally, approx. CHF40 per day)
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by rail from Zurich airport or 3 hours by rail from Geneva airport. Your journey may involve a change of train
  • Located in the city centre
  • Opposite the train station
  • 300 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 100 metres to the nearest supermarket

The generous daily buffet breakfast includes a range of hot and cold dishes. 

A delicious three-course evening meal is served six days a week - enjoy classic regional and international cuisine cooked using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Dinner is served between 6pm and 9:30pm, and the restaurant closes at 10pm. The hotel kitchen is closed for half board on Sundays and Swiss Bank Holidays. 

The hotel offers a good choice of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes with the largest selection of gluten-free options in the city. You can choose to exchange your half-board evening meal for a three-course lunch instead, if you wish. 

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free (on request)

Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Comfort rooms are around 14-18m² and sleep up to three adults (an extra bed is a single sofa bed) and have an air-cooling system. These rooms are available for sole occupancy for a supplement. 

Premium rooms are around 20-22m² and sleep two. They have air ventilation, and fans can be provided. These rooms can also fit a cot.

Comfort single rooms are around 12m².

All rooms have:

  • TV
  • Safe
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Tea & coffee making facilities

Additional information:

  • Cots are available
  • No. of rooms: 91
  • Steps into property: No
  • Adapted rooms: Yes 
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No
  • A resort tourist tax of approx. CHF4.50 per person per night is payable locally. Children aged 11 and under are exempt

Travel to Lucerne

Depart on: any day except Tuesdays 

Arrive into: Zurich, Geneva or Basel airport, or Lucerne station

Transfer time: 1 hour 15 mins - 3 hours 

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Travel by air

Flights depart any day expect Tuesdays between 17 May - 25 Oct 25 & 16 May - 24 Oct 26.

Fly from:

  • London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh.

Fly into:

  • Geneva, Zurich or Basel airport

Transfer time:

  • From Geneva: approx. 3 hours by rail.
  • From Zurich: approx.1 hours 15 minutes by rail.
  • From Basel: approx. 2 hours by rail.

On arrival into Lucerne station (for most hotels), there will be a hotel shuttle or taxi to take you to your hotel. Some hotels are close enough to the station to walk; please see individual hotel pages for details.

Travel by train

We offer holidays by train to Lucerne, which depart on Saturdays for seven or 14 days. The journey takes around 14 hours from London St. Pancras and you'll be able to enjoy the change of scenery out of the train window as you journey through France and into the Alps of Switzerland.

See below for train journey details.

Inghams Rating: 3.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
120km
Terrain:
Diverse terrain from the expanse of the lake, to rugged peaks and Alpine meadows
More walking info

Discover Lucerne

  • Stroll the frescoed streets of the historic Old Town and see Chapel Bridge
  • Make the Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus via panoramic cable-car, rack-railway and boat 
  • Embrace the lakeside setting with a scenic boat cruise to Weggis and trip up Mount Rigi

The picturesque city of Lucerne is poised on the banks of one of Switzerland’s largest lakes – the sprawling Lake Lucerne. It’s a locale that’s inspired royalty, poets and composers, who have all gathered here, leading to a boom in grand hotels and villas. Lucerne is an incredibly walkable city of barely 250,000 residents, with streets leading past frescoed cafés and museums in the car-free Old Town. Just don’t forget the world beyond while on your wanders. Polished paddle steamers leave Lucerne bound for villages like Weggis and Vitznau, and the local mountains of Rigi and Pilatus Kulm are adorned with exceptional hiking trails.

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Things to do in Lucerne

Lucerne Old Town (Copyright: Luzern Tourismus Tanja Müller)

Stroll down the cobbled streets in Lucerne's Old Town as you travel back in time along the beautiful facades. Book a guided city tour or visit the famous Lion monument, a popular landmark in one of the central parks. Pop into the churches to admire stunning interiors, or purchase a museum pass to immerse yourself in the local history and culture.

Along the River Reuss that joins Lake Lucerne, located between City Hall and Chapel Bridge stands the stunning waterfront row of local restaurants and cafés, perfect for daytime treats or evening cuisine - here foodies will be spoilt for choice with lots of restaurants and outdoor seating – ideal for sipping cocktails in the sun. This postcard-perfect strip has beautifully decorated buildings and flower covered balconies.

Lucerne is home to many markets and charming boutiques. The colourful Wochenmarkt is held once or twice a week and is full of fresh fruit, vegetables and local cheeses. Other fresh food and drink markets include the Markthalle Luzern and the fish market. And, once a month there is also a craft market and the Monatsmarkt, perfect for collecting memorable souvenirs.

Book locally - guided 'Classic Walking Tour' of Lucerne

Two hour tour of the old town, including Chapel Bridge.

Please note that the price of excursions will vary depending on the resort you are staying in. We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Luzern Tourismus Tanja Müller)

Musikstadt Luzern

Festivals in Lucerne

The ‘Blue Balls’ music and arts festival has some free concerts (approx. 19 - 27 Jul) covering a range of genres and artists. If you are more into classical music, then the International Music Festival (approx. 16 Aug - 15 Sep) is one of the world leading series that has been going since 1938.

Festivals in Weggis

The Heirassa folk music festival is often held over four days in June, bringing together lots of ensembles – making great entertainment paired with a traditional atmosphere to enjoy by the lake. In July the Rose festival brings together flower and food markets, live music and an incredible firework display.

Image: (Copyright: Schweiz Tourismus Jan Geerk)

Klewenalp Lakeside Volleyball

Take a visit to Ufschötti, a small swimming beach easily walkable from Lucerne main station. With a reasonable sized lawn you can enjoy a picnic, game of beach volleyball, or lay back and soak up the sun before taking a dip in the lake or tucking into an ice cream. There's plenty of other lakeside lidos to discover too.

Swim, sunbath, dive, play, dine and relax at the lido in Weggis. You have full access to changing rooms, equipment and toilets for a full day of lakeside living. With a beach and volleyball court, this Swiss lake instantly turns into a whole new atmosphere - it even has a 25-metre indoor pool with Finnish steam bath and sauna.

Image: Copyright: Luzern Tourismus Beat Brechbühl)

Lucerne Canoeing On Lake Lucerne

Glide over the mirrored waters on a kayak, make your way to a nearby village on a stand-up paddle board, sail across the waterway or challenge yourself to some intense wakeboarding. Lake Lucerne is fantastic for its water sport activities, so why not gear up and try something new.

In Weggis and Lucerne, there are several options to hire a variety of water sports equipment locally.

Lake swimming is said to have natural healing properties as well as combining summer fun. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in to cool off, or go for a full lake swim, Weggis and its surrounding villages have you covered. Sunbath on the sandy beach at Vitznau's Brougier Park for ultimate relaxation with stunning Swiss mountain views.

Image: (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism Ivo Scholz)

Lucerne Boat On Lake Lucerne (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism Beat Mueller)

Hop on one of the steamboats or motorboats and discover the region in no time. With first-class service and onboard dining, the options to choose from and experiences up for grabs are endless. Choose a specific route or simply hop-on and hop-off to explore the surrounding villages and mountain peaks.

We love the Golden Round Trip from Lucerne, combining a lake cruise with mountain transport to explore Mt. Pilatus. You can even get a discounted fee on the cruises with your included Swiss Half Fare Card.

Book locally - 1st class day ticket on Lake Lucerne

Spend the day cruising the lake, getting on and off as you please, with unlimited travel on the lovely boats.

Prices include a Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

Please note that the price of excursions will vary depending on the resort you are staying in. We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Switzerland Tourism Beat Mueller)

Rigi Kulm Lake Lucerne

Soar above Lake Lucerne on panorama gondolas and aerial cableways to reach spectacular viewpoints and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. The cable car from Weggis will get you up to the great views from Rigi-Kaltbad in no time, and there's lovely walks to enjoy from the top.

Take a trip to Vitznau where you can get the cogwheel train in just under one hour to Rigi Kulm. Sit back and relax as you take in the beautiful scenery and experience Europe's first mountain railway for yourself. 

For children, the play areas on Mount Rigi are fantastic. Take a trip to Rigiland Adventure, Rigi Burggeist, Rigi Scheidegg playground, or visit them all. What more could a child want than a day of playground hopping.

Pre-book your Mt. Rigi ticket

Mount Rigi is known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains’. Take the cogwheel railway from Vitznau, and return by cable-car to Weggis (or vice versa). Ticket includes ascent and descent. Travel to and from starting point is not included.

Prices include a Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

Please note that the price of excursions will vary depending on the resort you are staying in. We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: RIGI BAHNEN AG Elmar Bosshard)

Lucerne Pilatus

Local people once believed that dragons lived in the caves and crannies of Mount Pilatus. And if you look closely, the set of peaks does look like a dragon spine reclining on the edge of Lucerne. The dragon theme continues on the mountaintop with scavenger hunts, storied trails and kid-friendly zip lines. There are also footpaths like the Flower Trail, and forest tracks and alpine moors, as well as climbs for experienced mountaineers. You can get to Pilatus by gondola and cable car starting in Kriens – or from the village of Alpnach for a ride on the steepest rack railway in the world - you can do it all with the Golden Round Trip which includes a boat trip between Alpnach and Lucerne.

There's also plenty for children on Mount Pilatus - the the PILU Rope Park is the place to go. Children aged four to eight can join the mountain mascot on a treetop adventure. For older children and teens, the higher ropes course has a range of courses, from easy to more demanding – great for adventure lovers.

Let off some steam in the dragon-themed playground at PILU-land. Kids can balance their way across beams, whizz down the tube slide or climb across the wooden frames. Step inside the dragon's lair as you immerse yourself in an interactive and cinematic experience. Dragon World is perfect for days when the weather isn't so good, allowing the whole family to take part in skill-based games with amazing motion effects. Watch out though, the floor may turn into lava.

Pre-book your Mt. Pilatus ticket

The Pilatus Golden Round Trip is a spectacular journey up to the summit of Lucerne’s impressive mountain for wonderful views over the lake. Ticket includes ascent and descent. Travel to and from starting point is not included.

Prices include a Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

Please note that the price of excursions will vary depending on the resort you are staying in. We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Take a trip across the lake to the Hammetschwant Lift, the highest outdoor lift in Europe with breath-taking views from 1,132 metres.

Brave the mountain edge cliff walk at the bottom before you start your thrilling ascent up the Hammetschwant Lift. As you are taken up to 1,132 metres high, a whole new point of view is unlocked – so make sure to have your camera ready.

Have you ever thought of an open-air cable car? The CabriO Cableway from Stans to Stanserhorn is just that. Stand on top of the cable car in this unique seven-minute experience. At the top there's fantastic views and some lovely walks.

Book your Cabrio ticket locally

Reach the summit on this 120-year-old funicular route & cable-car for views over 10 lakes, alpine flowers, marmot park and revolving restaurant.

Prices include a Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

Please note that the price of excursions will vary depending on the resort you are staying in. We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Swiss Museum Of Transport

Immerse yourself in the culture of Lake Lucerne with the help of many art, history and panoramic museums within the region. We love the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, where you can visit the gigantic road-sign building, learn all about the fantastic Swiss trains and see all the fun interactive exhibits.

Image: (Copyright: Philipp Schmidli Verkehrshaus)

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