August 17, 2026 – December 12, 2026
Titlis: Rotair Gondola Out of Service Due to Maintenance
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Lucerne lies where the River Reuss flows out of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of the same name, with a population of around 86,000. The settlement grew up around the monastery of St Leodegar, which has existed since the 8th century, and the town gained prominence in the 13th century when the route over the St Gotthard Pass was opened. The symbol of Lucerne is the Chapel Bridge, a covered wooden bridge dating from around 1365, with 17th-century paintings displayed beneath its roof; a few hundred metres downstream stands the Spreuer Bridge, adorned with a cycle of 'Dance of Death' paintings. Above the old town stretches roughly 800 metres of the Museggmauer fortifications, with nine towers, four of which are open to visitors from April to November. From the city, visitors can reach Rigi by boat and rack railway, while the Pilatus rack railway — the steepest in the world, with a gradient of up to 48 per cent — leads to Mount Pilatus.
August 17, 2026 – December 12, 2026
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October 19, 2026 – November 27, 2026
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December 25, 2026
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December 26, 2026
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January 1, 2027
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February 4–9, 2027
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March 26, 2027
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March 29, 2027
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May 6, 2027
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May 17, 2027
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August 1, 2027
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August 12, 2027 – September 12, 2027
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August 15, 2027
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August 23–29, 2027
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Everything you need for Lucerne in one place
A wooden pedestrian bridge from the 14th century, the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe and a symbol of Lucerne. It stretches across the Reuss River and is decorated with a series of historical paintings from the 17th century beneath its roof. At night it is illuminated and offers an unforgettable sight.
A monumental sculpture of a dying lion carved into natural rock in 1820, dedicated to the Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution in 1792. Mark Twain described this monument as 'the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'. It is surrounded by a small pond and parkland.
A mountain rising to 2,128 metres (Tomlishorn peak) that dominates Lake Lucerne. The summit can be reached by the world's steepest rack railway (gradient of up to 48%), which operates from May to November, or by gondola and cable car. At the top you will find hotels, terraces, and panoramic views over the Alps and the lake.
A picturesque Alpine town nestled between two lakes, known as the gateway to the Bernese Alps.
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A large puff pastry filled with veal ragout, small meatballs made from minced veal and pork — after which the dish is named, 'chügeli' — mushrooms, and raisins. Served with peas, carrots, and rice or noodles. Documented since the 18th century, it is associated with the Lucerne carnival (Fasnacht) and the figure of Fritchi from the Saffron guild.
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