Top Lucerne Winter Sports

Ascending Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne's landmark mountain, is a must-do when you are in the Lake Lucerne region. For maximum flexibility, choose between a ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, or a combination of a gondola and an aerial cableway from Kriens. Then, enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps that you don’t see otherwise from 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level.

Skip any uncertainty about your transport when it’s time to leave Lucerne. This private transfer to Zurich Airport offers a reliable chauffeur-driven service that’s bookable in advance. After meeting your driver at your Lucerne accommodation, you’ll relax before your onward flight with route and traffic considerations left to a local professional.

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, cogwheel railway, and gondola. After a cruise around the lake, ride up the steepest—and probably the most scenic—cogwheel railway in the world. Stop at the peak of Mt. Pilatus, where alpine vistas await. Descend via cable car to Kriens and take a public bus (ticket included in tour) back to Lucerne, where your tour finishes.

Treat the chocoholics in your family to a whirlwind ride at Lucerne’s Swiss Chocolate Adventure — an attraction at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Aboard a chocolate cube car, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute multimedia and sensory experience to learn all about the sugary treat. Breathe in the warm scent of cocoa, watch a short film to learn how chocolate is made, and finish with a complimentary sample to keep your sweet tooth sated.

Home to medieval architecture and spectacular lakeside scenery, Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland’s crown. On this tour, explore Lucerne and its surroundings on foot, and see the best of the city in one day. With your guide to lead the way, hit top attractions including the Chapel Bridge and Museggmauer Weg, and gain insight into centuries of colorful Swiss history. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Visit Mt. Pilatus and take a train ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway on a self-guided tour from Lucerne. A ride on the aerial cableway, the Dragon Ride, is included, as well as a panoramic gondola ride. Admire the views over the Alps All transportation is included, so you don’t need to worry about making your own bookings, and you are free to explore on your own once there.

The snow-capped mountains around Lucerne are hard to resist, but without a car, skis, or even the know-how to ski, a mountain trip may seem a hassle. This ski lesson and transportation combo makes it easy, packaging a 2.5-hour small-group lesson on Grindelwald’s Bodmi beginner slopes with ski equipment and clothes hire plus round-trip transportation from Lucerne. A quick stop in Interlaken and free time in Grindelwald village complete the day.

Led by a guide whose passion for the mountains shines through every step, this tour offers a unique, peaceful alternative for those who prefer not to ski. You’ll explore the serene and untouched winter trails of Glaubenberg Langis, far from the crowded slopes, allowing you to connect with nature in a more relaxed way. With small group sizes and personal transport from Lucerne, plus a visit to a traditional mountain bar, this tour is a perfect combination of adventure, tranquility, and authentic Swiss charm.

Head high into the mountains above Lucerne and behold the stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps when you embark on this self-guided Mt. Pilatus excursion. Ride the panoramic gondola from Kriens and then in Fräkmüntegg switch to an aerial cableway for unparalleled views of snowy peaks and valleys as you make your way to the summit of Mount Milatus.

Take a tandem paragliding flight from Lucerne and gaze out over the Swiss Alps from the sky. With a professional paragliding instructor by your side who will take care of the navigation, you can focus on the thrill of the flight. No experience or a high level of fitness is required, just an interest in adventure and a desire to discover the landscapes of Lucerne.