How to take a cruise on Lake Lucerne (Switzerland)

One of the great landscape attractions of Switzerland They are, without a doubt, their lagos. And in this regard, the Lake Lucerne it has something special.

Perhaps it is because of the charm that the beautiful city of Lucerne, which is transmitted to the lake on whose shores it is located and to which it gives its name.

Or perhaps it is because of its special location in the heart of Switzerland, so that the banks of the Lake Lucerne They face four different regions, hence it is also known as the Lake of the Four Cantons.

But the truth is that a cruise on its lake is going to be one of the great attractions of your Lucerne visit.

This prominence of the lake should not surprise you in a country that has up to 7.000 lakes, being the Leman and of Constance those of larger dimensions.

This large lake surface means that in Switzerland there are up to 110 hotels and hostels that are based on water.

El Lake Lucerne It was once a large glacier, and today it forms a beautiful landscape as it is surrounded by large mountains of more than 3.000 meters in altitude, among which the one that houses the Titlis Glacier.

It has been 180 years since the Lake Lucerne began to be used to make Cruise, and precisely its fleet of 20 charming tourist boats is currently one of its great attractions.

Lake Lucerne Cruises

Is steam engine boats which are propelled thanks to their large side wheels with large paddles.

These boats are used simply to take a cruise, or to travel to the different excursions What can be done around the lake.

Among these stands out going up to Mount Pilatus viewpoint on the steepest cog railway in the world, to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Lucerne and its lake.

But you can also come and enjoy the oldest cog railway in Europe, the one who goes up to the Mount Rigi, Or to Mount Stanserhorn open-top cable car, or visit the one known as William Tell Chapel.

Of course, if you don't have too much time in Lucerne, you can also sign up for a lake cruise on the new panoramic yacht Saphir.

It is a modern fast boat that in one hour will allow you to reach the center of the lake, so you can enjoy great panoramic views.

The yacht allows you to enjoy the cruise sitting on exterior benches, and also has a comfortable interior lounge.

When you arrive at the yacht you must take an audio guide, so that in Spanish, among other languages, you receive information about the different corners of the lake.

This cruise on the yacht Saphir It starts from piers 7 and 3, located on both shores of the lake, in Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne cruise schedules

Therefore, to choose what cruise to do on Lake Lucerne You have various options with different types of boats, such as those mentioned Steam or panoramic yacht.

And also with different durations and prices, from the aforementioned one-hour excursion, to more relaxed ones such as dinners with typical Swiss raclette that last two and a half hours.

Here you can check the calendar and schedules of cruises on Lake Lucerne.

In the video that accompanies this note you have images of my cruise experience on Lake Lucerne.

Photos Lake Lucerne

As a preview of your trip, below you have a gallery of photos of Lake Lucerne, in Switzerland.