Lake Lucerne Cruise

Overview

Scenic cruises on historic paddle steamers and modern vessels across Lake Lucerne's five arms, surrounded by mountains.

Highlights

• Belle Époque Paddle Steamers: Five steamers from the early 1900s with original mahogany and brass.
• Rütli Meadow: Passes where the Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291.
• Mountain Links: Direct connections to Pilatus and Rigi railways.

History

Steamboat service since 1837. The fleet narrowly survived scrapping in the 1960s.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: The full Flüelen cruise (3 hours) has the best scenery.
• Tip 2: Ask which departures use historic paddle steamers.
• Duration: 1–3 hours.