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The Lake Lucerne is the largest lake in the Central Switzerland, it is surrounded on all sides by mountains. Because the lake flooded several valleys created by the Ice Age glaciers in prehistoric times, its appearance is fjord-like.
background
The cradle of the Swiss Confederation lies on Lake Lucerne. On the Rütli, a clearing in the forest by the lake, according to legend, in 1291 the union of the three "forest sites", the original cantons, should be established Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden which was a striking event in the early history of the Swiss Confederation.
Due to the modern road and rail traffic over the Gotthard Pass, the area around the lake is heavily polluted with immissions. While goods used to be shipped across the lake, today a motorway runs along the southern bank, but it is often led through tunnels. The northern access route leads along the lake to the new one Gotthard Base Tunnel. Since the opening of this shallow tunnel through the Alps, the older mountain railway line to the old Gotthard tunnel near Göschenen has still been a beautiful tourist railway line.
By building the Rigi railways In the 19th century, the boom in tourism in Switzerland began near Lake Lucerne, which is now one of the country's most important sources of income.
places
- Lucerne on Lake Lucerne
- Küssnacht at the Küssnachtersee
- Weggis
- Vitznau
- Gersau
- Fountain at the transition to Lake Uri
- Altdorf south of the Urnersee
- Beckenried on the south bank
- Stansstad at the transition to the Alpnachersee
- Stans is near Stansstad
- Alpnachstad at the southwestern end of the Alpnachersee
- Hergiswil
- Flüelen
getting there
Public transport
The best way to get here is via Lucerne, which is regularly served by InterCitys and InterRegios from Basel and Zurich. The ship landing stage, from which many places around the lake can be reached, is located directly at Lucerne train station.
In the street
It is best to drive to Lucerne or Brunnen and leave the motorway there.
By bicycle
- Alpine panorama route
- North-South route
- Lakes route - traverses this route Lucerne
mobility
Many scheduled boats operate on Lake Lucerne SGV (Shipping Company of Lake Lucerne), the timetable depends on the season. Ships also operate in winter, just not that many, and not all berths are served anymore. So is the route Lucerne-Weggis-Viznau-Beckenried-Gersau-(Fountain-Flüelen) driven all year round. The largest fleet of paddle steamers in Europe is on the lake. In summer, motor boats and pedalos are mainly rented in the Lucerne basin.
ferry
- Lake Lucerne car ferry: Gersau − Beckenried
Distance: 4 km, travel time: 20 min., Fare: CHF 7, children up to 16 years: CHF 4, by bike: CHF 10, children: CHF 5
Tourist Attractions
- The fleet of the shipping company from Lake Lucerne, which owns 5 paddle steamers that are still in use today.
- The Rütliwhich can be reached either by ship or on foot.
- The city of Lucerne, which lies at the western end of the lake, where the Reuss River leaves the lake.
- The Tell monument in Altdorf
- drive to Andermatt
trips
- Excursions to the various mountains around the lake, many of which today like the Rigi, the Pilate and the Stanserhorn are accessible by railways.
- The Swiss Museum of Transport, the largest museum in Switzerland, is located directly on the lake.
- Ride by ship on the lake
- Drive to Engelberg and on the Titlis
