Hotel Montana

Switzerland , Lake Lucerne , Lucerne

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4.5/5
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  • Adligenswilerstrasse 22 - 6002 Lucerne

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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 Montana Art Deco Hotel

Art Deco Hotel Montana is on the hillside above Lucerne's beautiful old town, with panoramic views over the rooftops to the lake and the mountains beyond. The hotel has a private lift from its elevated position down onto the street, giving easy access to the city and the waterfront and making exploring easy if you can prise yourself away from this beautiful city retreat.

Hotel Montana has TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Award, a testament to their dedication to quality and guest satisfaction. You'll get a good night's sleep in the bright and airy rooms, which are comfortable and stylishly designed. Opt for one looking out over the lake to get the best of the spectacular views.

Tuck into delicious meals in the hotel's award-winning Scala Restaurant, which boasts beautiful views over the city and lake. Enjoy lazy afternoons by the water - kick back and relax at the Beach Club terrace. As the day turns to night, settle down with a drink in the elegant Louis' Bar or the cosy Hemingway Lounge.

Spa & wellness facilities:

  • Discounted entry to the National Fitness Centre and pool

Hotel facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Sun terrace
  • Lounge
  • Parking
  • Early meals for children are available on request
  • 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
  • 1.1 kilometres from the city centre
  • 1.3 kilometres from Lucerne train station
  • 120 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 800 metres to the nearest supermarket

Tuck into a delicious daily buffet breakfast, with hot and cold options on offer. If you book half board, enjoy a three-course evening meal (choose from the à la carte menu) and impressive views in the award-winning Scala Restaurant. Recipes celebrating the tastes of southern Switzerland, Italy, France, and Greece are crafted using fresh and quality ingredients. 

The Louis Bar is a Lucerne hotspot for drinks and live music. It has the most extensive whisky collection in the whole of Switzerland, including over 130 classic Scottish malts. Enjoy regular live jazz and funk & soul.

Hemingway's Rum & Cigar Lounge contains the largest selection of rums in Switzerland, with over 60 from Central and South America. The bar pays homage to famous writer Ernest Hemingway, who wrote about the hotel in his 1936 short story, The Capital of the World. Please be aware that this is a smoker's bar, with air filters to remove smoke particles.

Montana Beach Club is a bar and terrace serving drinks and cocktails overlooking Lake Lucerne. There are comfy lounge seats, umbrellas, and palm trees to set the beach bar scene.

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians

The hotel is unable to provide the half board evening meals for other dietary requirements. 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.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Hillside twin/double rooms are around 22-26m² and sleep two people with either twin or double beds (please let us know your preference at the time of booking). These rooms are north-facing with a hillside view.

Lake view twin/double rooms are around 22-26m² and have a balcony and lake view.

Hillside single rooms are around 17-20m² and have a queen bed. These rooms are north-facing with a hillside view.

Lake view single rooms are around 13-20m² and have a balcony and lake view.

All rooms have:

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Minibar (including free non-alcoholic drinks for summer 25)
  • Safe
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer

Additional information:

  • Cots & linen available
  • No. of rooms: 63
  • Steps into property: No
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • A resort tourist tax of approx. CHF 4.90 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: 4.5/5

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
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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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