SwitzerlandLucerne (English: loo-SURN) or Luzern (Swiss Standard German: [luˈtsɛrn] ) is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name. With a population of approximately 86,700 people (as of 2025), Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transport, culture, and media in the region. The city's urban area consists of 19 municipalities and towns with an overall population of about 247,400 people (as of 2024).
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Your Lucerne day plan
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Climate in Lucerne
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Lucerne
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Lucerne; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripZurich
Switzerland
40 km≈ 45 min
Day tripWinterthur
Switzerland
59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripBern
Switzerland
66 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripBasel
Switzerland
78 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripSt Gallen
Switzerland
91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripConstance
Germany
94 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripMulhouse
France
106 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripFreiburg Im Breisgau
Germany
111 km≈ 1 h 45 min
From Lucerne you can reach Zurich (40 km), Winterthur (59 km), Bern (66 km), Basel (78 km) and St Gallen (91 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Lucerne
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 4°C in November.
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You can fly into Bern Airport, Zürich Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.