What to do and see in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

June 8, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Lucerne is an ancient town with strikingly modern sensibilities. One of Europe’s oldest covered bridges serves as its centerpiece, and fresco-adorned historic houses line the streets, but it’s also home to the cutting-edge KKL, a concert hall and art gallery. Take the cableways up the Pilatus, Stanserhorn or Rigi mountains for breathtaking views, or see Lake Lucerne on a steamship cruise.
Restaurants in Lucerne

1. Free Walk Lucerne

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Free Walk Lucerne

Located in the centre of Switzerland, Lucerne is gateway to the alps and has always been a transition point between North and South. Visit what has been rated Switzerland's most beautiful city. Take a guided tour and visit the famous sites, learn about Lucerne's role in history and hear tales and myths about Lucerne and its people.

2. Loop Tours Luzern

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Loop Tours Luzern

We do guided Cargobiketouren in and around Lucerne. The cargo bikes have an electric motor and are very easy to drive. The goal of our tour is to experience something together, to learn new things and have a great time together.

3. ECHO Trails

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ECHO Trails

ECHO Trails walking, hiking, biking & rail tours take you out of the city into breathtaking scenery and fresh Alpine air. Come along for a tour of jaw dropping alpine vistas, quaint villages and working farms, hear the story at historic places and enjoy the picturesque countryside. Our passion is to share the incredible beauty around Lucerne and in the central Switzerland area. ECHO Trails works in tandem with Switzerland's efficient public transportation system and depending on the tour, we use a combination of local buses, trains and/or boats for transfers to and from our end destination. ECHO Trails native English-speaking, guided half- or full-day walking, hiking, biking tours are tailor-made for you. There are half-day, full day walks, hikes, bike tours and rail tours to choose from. Even with limited time you can have a genuine Swiss outdoor experience. Small groups – maximum 15 people per tour,

4. Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten)

Denkmalstrasse 4, Lucerne 6006 Switzerland +41 41 410 43 40 [email protected] http://www.gletschergarten.ch/
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Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten)

Built around a glacial pothole that has survived since the Ice Age, this museum also displays artifacts from throughout the town's history. Moreover, a special mirror maze is always a highlight for every person.

Reviewed By TravelerMikePlano

Go here. You will understand how time shaped our world. How global warming and cooling has been around for hundreds of millions of years, Not since just 1970. Fantastic exhibit, Educational, eye opening, The exhibits are very well done, most of them with real samples of ages old rocks. If you see one sight see this one.

5. Verkehrshaus der Schweiz

Lidostrasse 5, Lucerne 6006 Switzerland +41 41 375 75 75 [email protected] http://www.verkehrshaus.ch
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Verkehrshaus der Schweiz

Switzerland’s most-visited museum is a place to experience the history of road-, rail, water- and air-borne mobility, as well as that of space travel. Its interactive attractions are sure to win you over – whatever the weather. Switzerland’s largest cinema screen in the Filmtheatre presents documentary films in XXL format. Meanwhile, the country’s largest, most modern Planetarium offers 360-degree flights to the stars. The Red Bull Media World is where you’ll unearth new communication trends. And discover how famous Swiss chocolate is made from cocoa beans at the Swiss Chocolate Adventure visitor experience.

Reviewed By nshikinr - Singapore, Singapore

Even if you are travelling without children, there are a lot of fun things to do. Coming from an edutainment background, we really appreciate a museum with lots of hands on activities. The place is segmented into different transportation types, starting with locomotives. In each sections, there aren't just panels to read and buttons to press. There were simulators - the air craft simulator looks fun, it turned 360 degrees, games - there was one screen where you have to try to load a container onto a train, slides! Many other science museums can learn a lot from here. If you're bringing children, half a day may not be enough but fret not as there are restaurants inside.

6. Lake Lucerne

Lucerne Switzerland
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Lake Lucerne

Reviewed By BruceM147 - Carlsbad, United States

We have traveled a bit on Switzerland’s lake steamers and love the relaxing, scenic hour or two on the way to a walk, lift, or village. Lucern’s lake is beautiful and varied. Take a picnic.

7. Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrucke)

Lucerne 6002 Switzerland http://www.luzern.com/de/88110
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Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrucke)

Reviewed By KatherineB2011 - Melbourne, Australia

Unlike the better-known Chapel Bridge, the Spreuer Bridge, further down the river, holds scenes showing Death interacting with human beings throughout history. The bridge is usually less busy so there's more opportunity to take your time and enjoy the details. It is possible to understand how people have experienced and used this bridge since its construction in 1408.

8. Old Town Lucerne

Altstadt, Lucerne 6002 Switzerland +41 41 227 17 17 https://www.luzern.com/en/highlights/sights/picturesque-old-town-squares/
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Old Town Lucerne

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Old Town Lucerne is beautiful, with lovely architecture, the serene River Reuss, great shops and restaurants, a tasty craft brewery in Bierliebe & Friends, Europe's oldest covered bridge in Chapel Bridge, and more. Definitely worth spending a day and/or night strolling around--especially close to Christmas when the town is decorated accordingly and there are Christmas markets to enjoy.

9. Lion Monument

Denkmalstrasse 4, Lucerne 6006 Switzerland +41 41 227 17 17 [email protected] https://www.luzern.com/en/highlights/sights/lion-monument/
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Lion Monument

Reviewed By RayleneL - Melbourne, Australia

It was an amazing sight and we spent at least 10 minutes taking photographs as well as just admiring the sadness of the lion who represented the dying Swiss Guards protecting the French King Louis 16. A must see when in Lucerne.

10. Chapel Bridge

Kapellbruecke, Lucerne 6003 Switzerland +41 41 227 17 17 [email protected] http://www.luzern.com/en/chapel-bridge
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Chapel Bridge

Reviewed By LinaJ470 - Jakarta, Indonesia

Super easy to find Chapel Bridge, stunningly located in the heart of Lucerne Old Town and surrounding by crystal clear Reuss River and beautiful romans architecture residences, riverside cafe's and restaurants The Chapel can't be enter for many years but the bridges definitely can be pass by locals and tourists It's a must go and take a time to enjoy the coffee at Riverside Watch my YouTube videos to know more about Chapel Bridge and Lucerne subscribe to my YouTube channel Lina Jasin find title Lucerne

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