About Lucerne
Lucerne is located in the heart of Switzerland, amidst a fascinating backdrop of majestic mountains and on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Here you can experience the most diverse sides of Switzerland:
Christmas Magic by the Chapel Bridge
03 December 2026 – 24 December 2026
As the scent of mulled wine and freshly baked Christmas treats fills the streets, and the lights of Lucerne’s Old Town shimmer on the waters of the Reuss, the city reveals its most enchanting and cozy side.
Treat yourself to a festive escape and experience the magic of Advent right in the heart of Lucerne. Just outside your door, beautifully decorated Christmas markets invite you to stroll, browse, and linger, while an aperitif and a delightful 3-course dinner await you at Restaurant Des Alpes.
Whether you enjoy a leisurely walk along the Reuss, explore the charming Christmas markets, or simply savour a glass of wine overlooking the iconic Chapel Bridge, Lucerne’s festive season is the perfect opportunity to slow down and appreciate life’s simple pleasures.
An evening filled with warmth, culinary delights, and the magic of Christmas.
Package Inclusions & Rates
Our Christmas Market Package combines Lucerne’s winter charm, fine dining, and a comfortable stay.
Double Room – CHF 360.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a double room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
Single Room – CHF 230.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a single room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
* City tax of CHF 2.50 per person, per night is not included.
LILU – Light & Magic Right on Your Doorstep
14 January 2027 – 24 January 2027
Experience an enchanting evening inspired by Lucerne’s Festival of Lights (LILU), beginning with a culinary highlight on the banks of the Reuss and followed by a stroll through the beautifully illuminated Old Town.
Your evening starts at Restaurant Des Alpes, where you will be welcomed with an Aperitif. Afterwards, enjoy a carefully crafted 3-course dinner featuring fresh, regional ingredients prepared with passion and attention to detail.
Hotel Des Alpes offers a location that is second to none: directly opposite the iconic Chapel Bridge, one of the festival’s central stages. From here, you can admire many of the spectacular light installations from the very heart of the action – without long walks or crowds. Numerous LILU highlights are within easy walking distance, including the beautiful Jesuit Church, Lucerne, located just five minutes from the hotel.
Immerse yourself in a magical world of light, art, and winter charm while discovering Lucerne at its most captivating.
Package Inclusions & Rates
Our LILU Package combines fine dining, comfortable accommodation, and the unique atmosphere of Lucerne’s Festival of Lights.
Double Room – CHF 360.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a double room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
Single Room – CHF 230.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a single room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
* City tax of CHF 2.50 per person, per night is not included.
Lucerne weekly market: Freshness. Tradition. Joy of life.
Immerse yourself in the authentic heart of Lucerne, where shopping is still an experience for all the senses. The Lucerne weekly market is not just a place of trade, but a lively, colorful spectacle that unfolds directly along the picturesque Reussquai and the historic squares of the old town.
What to expect:
Regionality & seasonality: Discover the abundance of Central Switzerland's nature – from crisp vegetables and sun-ripened fruits to artisan cheeses and fresh farmhouse bread. Our vendors are predominantly small producers who grow or make their goods themselves with pride and passion.
The most beautiful backdrop: Stroll between the historic facades and the sparkling waters of the Reuss. The scent of fresh herbs, flowers, and Mediterranean delicacies fills the air.
Encounters: Here you can meet the people behind the products. Exchange ideas, get cooking tips, and learn more about the origin of your food.
Opening hours:
Every Tuesday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (sometimes from 6:00 a.m.)
Locations: Rathausquai, Unter der Egg, Jesuitenplatz, and Bahnhofstrasse. (Additionally in Helvetiagärtli on Saturdays)
Visit us and enjoy the start of the week or Saturday morning with pleasure!
Lilu Light Festival Lucerne
A colorful roller coaster of emotions - Lilu Light Festival Lucerne From 11 to 21 January 2024 Lucerne will once again become a luminous meeting place! At the 5th Lilu Light Festival Lucerne selected squares, buildings and sights will be artistically illuminated and brought to life by artists from all over the world every day from 6 to 10 pm. Some installations even invite you to participate. Discover the creative light installations on a delighting winter walk through the city.
For more information, visit: lichtfestivalluzern.ch
Old town Lucerne
The picturesque pedestrian old town with its souvenir shops, boutiques, cafés, historic houses and squares, and much more.
Kapellbrücke
The wooden chapel bridge, with its water tower (built in ca. 1300 as part of the city wall).
Swiss Museum of Transport
The Swiss Museum of Transport with a great exhibition and the huge movie theater.
Lion monument
The lion monument, hewn out of natural rock, Also known as “the dying lion”, and the glacier garden with mirror maze.
Mount Pilatus
The Mount Pilatus (7000ft /2132m), the home mountain of Lucerne with a stunning view to the great mountains of the alps.
Lucerne Theatre
The Lucerne Theatre with international plays and operas.
Christmas Magic by the Chapel Bridge
03 December 2026 – 24 December 2026
As the scent of mulled wine and freshly baked Christmas treats fills the streets, and the lights of Lucerne’s Old Town shimmer on the waters of the Reuss, the city reveals its most enchanting and cozy side.
Treat yourself to a festive escape and experience the magic of Advent right in the heart of Lucerne. Just outside your door, beautifully decorated Christmas markets invite you to stroll, browse, and linger, while an aperitif and a delightful 3-course dinner await you at Restaurant Des Alpes.
Whether you enjoy a leisurely walk along the Reuss, explore the charming Christmas markets, or simply savour a glass of wine overlooking the iconic Chapel Bridge, Lucerne’s festive season is the perfect opportunity to slow down and appreciate life’s simple pleasures.
An evening filled with warmth, culinary delights, and the magic of Christmas.
Package Inclusions & Rates
Our Christmas Market Package combines Lucerne’s winter charm, fine dining, and a comfortable stay.
Double Room – CHF 360.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a double room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
Single Room – CHF 230.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a single room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
* City tax of CHF 2.50 per person, per night is not included.
LILU – Light & Magic Right on Your Doorstep
14 January 2027 – 24 January 2027
Experience an enchanting evening inspired by Lucerne’s Festival of Lights (LILU), beginning with a culinary highlight on the banks of the Reuss and followed by a stroll through the beautifully illuminated Old Town.
Your evening starts at Restaurant Des Alpes, where you will be welcomed with an Aperitif. Afterwards, enjoy a carefully crafted 3-course dinner featuring fresh, regional ingredients prepared with passion and attention to detail.
Hotel Des Alpes offers a location that is second to none: directly opposite the iconic Chapel Bridge, one of the festival’s central stages. From here, you can admire many of the spectacular light installations from the very heart of the action – without long walks or crowds. Numerous LILU highlights are within easy walking distance, including the beautiful Jesuit Church, Lucerne, located just five minutes from the hotel.
Immerse yourself in a magical world of light, art, and winter charm while discovering Lucerne at its most captivating.
Package Inclusions & Rates
Our LILU Package combines fine dining, comfortable accommodation, and the unique atmosphere of Lucerne’s Festival of Lights.
Double Room – CHF 360.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a double room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
Single Room – CHF 230.- per stay*
Included:
- One overnight stay in a single room
- Aperitif at Restaurant Des Alpes
- 3-course dinner featuring regionally inspired ingredients
* City tax of CHF 2.50 per person, per night is not included.
Lucerne weekly market: Freshness. Tradition. Joy of life.
Immerse yourself in the authentic heart of Lucerne, where shopping is still an experience for all the senses. The Lucerne weekly market is not just a place of trade, but a lively, colorful spectacle that unfolds directly along the picturesque Reussquai and the historic squares of the old town.
What to expect:
Regionality & seasonality: Discover the abundance of Central Switzerland's nature – from crisp vegetables and sun-ripened fruits to artisan cheeses and fresh farmhouse bread. Our vendors are predominantly small producers who grow or make their goods themselves with pride and passion.
The most beautiful backdrop: Stroll between the historic facades and the sparkling waters of the Reuss. The scent of fresh herbs, flowers, and Mediterranean delicacies fills the air.
Encounters: Here you can meet the people behind the products. Exchange ideas, get cooking tips, and learn more about the origin of your food.
Opening hours:
Every Tuesday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (sometimes from 6:00 a.m.)
Locations: Rathausquai, Unter der Egg, Jesuitenplatz, and Bahnhofstrasse. (Additionally in Helvetiagärtli on Saturdays)
Visit us and enjoy the start of the week or Saturday morning with pleasure!
Lilu Light Festival Lucerne
A colorful roller coaster of emotions - Lilu Light Festival Lucerne From 11 to 21 January 2024 Lucerne will once again become a luminous meeting place! At the 5th Lilu Light Festival Lucerne selected squares, buildings and sights will be artistically illuminated and brought to life by artists from all over the world every day from 6 to 10 pm. Some installations even invite you to participate. Discover the creative light installations on a delighting winter walk through the city.
For more information, visit: lichtfestivalluzern.ch
Old town Lucerne
The picturesque pedestrian old town with its souvenir shops, boutiques, cafés, historic houses and squares, and much more.
Kapellbrücke
The wooden chapel bridge, with its water tower (built in ca. 1300 as part of the city wall).
Swiss Museum of Transport
The Swiss Museum of Transport with a great exhibition and the huge movie theater.
Lion monument
The lion monument, hewn out of natural rock, Also known as “the dying lion”, and the glacier garden with mirror maze.
Mount Pilatus
The Mount Pilatus (7000ft /2132m), the home mountain of Lucerne with a stunning view to the great mountains of the alps.
Excursion destinations
Mount Pilatus
Lucerne’s very own mountain, Pilatus, is one of the most legendary places in Central Switzerland. On a clear day the mountain offers a panoramic view of 73 Alpine peaks.
www.pilatus.ch
Rigi
Panoramic view across the Alps, of 13 lakes and over the entire Swiss Mittelland through to Germany and France can be enjoyed from the summit of the Rigi.
www.rigi.ch
Vierwaldstättersee
Lake Lucerne is fascinating due to its picturesque landscape and historical sites.
www.lakelucerne.ch
Bürgenstock
The Bürgenstock Hotel opened in 1873 on the Bürgenberg, 450 metres above Lake Lucerne, in the early days of spa tourism in Switzerland. Thanks to ongoing modernisation and expansion, the hotel has developed into a world-renowned venue with prominent guests such as Audrey Hepburn, Konrad Adenauer, Jimmy Carter and Indira Ghandi. After nine years of extensive renovation, which lasted nine years and ended in 2017, the heyday of the Bürgenstock is now experiencing a brilliant revival.
The Hammetschwand Lift, located at 1,132 metres above sea level, with its associated Hammetschwand mountain restaurant, is the highest outdoor lift in Europe.
www.buergenstock.ch
Engelberg/Titlis
The high valley of Engelberg in Central Switzerland boasts an action-packed summer and winter programme while also offering every opportunity for relaxation.
www.titlis.ch
Klewenalp
The resort of Beckenried (435 m) is on the south bank of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Klewenalp with views of the popular and famous Rigi mountain on the other side of the lake.
www.klewenalp.ch
Melchseefrutt
With the cable car you go from Stöckalp on the high plateau Melchsee Frutt. Enjoy the wonderful panorama and the beautiful flora and fauna on Melchsee-Frutt.
www.melchsee-frutt.ch
Stoos-Fronalpstock
One of the world’s steepest panorama funicular railroads (over 78% upward gradient) or a cable car takes you to the carfree mountain village Stoos in the middle of the Swiss Alps.
www.stoos.ch
Stanserhorn
The eventful trip with the world novelty CabriO aerial cable car and the funicular railway from 1893 to the Stanserhorn is like a trip through cable car history. 100 kilometres of alpine chain, 10 Swiss lakes, Stanserhorn Ranger, marmots, plant protection area with enchanting flora and fauna, culinary highlights in the revolving restaurant Rondorama, speciality Älplermagronen from the Edelweiss pot and much more can be discovered on the Stanserhorn.
www.stanserhorn.ch
