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Top Things to Do in Lucerne

We compared all 13 experiences in Lucerne so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Cogwheel Railway & Dragon Ride Cable Car
Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Cogwheel Railway & Dragon Ride Cable Car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (95)3h–6hYou take a bus and train from Lucerne to Kriens, ride the panorama gondola and Dragon Ride cable car to the summit, then descend via the world's steepest cogwheel railway and return by train. All transport and cable car tickets are included; meals and rope park activities cost extra. Plan for three to four hours total, depending on how long you linger at the top.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Lucerne with a half-day free and no rental car, since all transport is included and you move under your own pace at the summit. Expect to be out for three to four hours total, which is what makes the full round trip possible without rushing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 119View ›
Lucerne to Mount Rigi: Lake Cruise, Cogwheel Train & Spa Day
Lucerne to Mount Rigi: Lake Cruise, Cogwheel Train & Spa Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (91)7h–10hYou’ll cross Lake Lucerne by boat, ride Switzerland’s classic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, and soak in mineral-rich pools at Rigi Kaltbad Spa—all at your own pace. Flexible departures mean you choose your rhythm. Pause for mountain views or linger in warm water as long as you want—the day is yours to shape.Free cancellationfromUS$ 201View ›
Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding Flight Over Swiss Alps Views
Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding Flight Over Swiss Alps Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (87)2h 30mYou’ll feel the rush as you launch from a Swiss mountain with your tandem pilot above Lucerne’s lakes and valleys. There’s no need for experience—just bring some courage and comfortable shoes. Enjoy the cable car ride up, gear provided, gentle guidance from your local pilot, and that wild moment when your feet leave the ground.Free cancellationfromUS$ 258View ›
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