Lake Lucerne, Alpine lake in central Switzerland
Lake Lucerne extends across 114 square kilometers through central Switzerland, with four distinct branches forming a cross-shaped configuration surrounded by mountains.
The lake area marks the foundation of Switzerland in 1291 when representatives of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden gathered at Rütli meadow to sign their independence pact.
The steamboat fleet operating on Lake Lucerne includes five paddle wheel vessels that connect 32 landing stations while maintaining traditional Swiss maritime heritage.
Visitors can explore the lake through an extensive network of passenger ships that operate throughout the year, connecting major towns like Lucerne, Brunnen, and Flüelen.
Archaeological research between 2019 and 2021 uncovered a Bronze Age settlement from 1000 BC beneath the waters of Lake Lucerne.
Location: Canton of Uri
Location: Canton of Lucerne
Location: Canton of Obwalden
Location: Canton of Schwyz
Location: Canton of Nidwalden
Elevation above the sea: 434 m
Address: Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
GPS coordinates: 47.01940,8.40110
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
The Alps contain numerous natural landmarks, from high-altitude lakes with clear waters to prominent mountain peaks. This range features deep gorges with vertical walls, glaciers extending for kilometers, and distinctive geological formations. Lakes reflect surrounding peaks, while limestone formations create unique landscapes across different regions of the Alpine arc.
Switzerland offers a multitude of remarkable sites in its alpine region. We focus here on the main riches of Switzerland's natural and architectural sites, including mountains, lakes, alpine passes, dams, and tourist attractions.
Hammetschwand Elevator
2.1 km
Bürgenstock
2.1 km
Villa Senar
1.3 km
Meggenhorn Castle
3.8 km
Piuskirche Meggen
3.7 km
Bürgenstock railway
2.3 km
Luftseilbahn Weggis-Rigi Kaltbad
4.4 km
Neu-Habsburg Castle
3.2 km
Hotel Villa Honegg
2.7 km
Waldhotel
2.8 km
English cemetery with chapel
5 km
St. Anton Catholic Church
4 km
All Saints' Chapel
2.3 km
Chapel of St. Maria in Linden
3.4 km
Pilgrimage Chapel of St. Jost on Bürgenberg with Sigristenhaus and Hermitage
3.4 km
Haus Husmatt
5.1 km
Brunnen Sonnhaldenstrasse
3.8 km
Chibilibrunnae
5.1 km
Brunnen Garten Alterswohnheim
5.1 km
Brunnen Kapelle Maria in Linden
3.4 km
Brunnen reformierte Kirche
4.9 km
Brunnen Post
3.9 km
Trachtenbrunnen
4.9 km
Brunnen Seerestaurant Schluessel
3.8 km
Brunnen Kirche St. Anton
4 km
Swiss Chalet
5.2 km
Brunnen Aawasseregg
4.9 km
Brunnen Schulhaus
5.1 kmReviews
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