Rosengart Collection
An extensive collection of works by Klee and Picasso. The museum also houses major works by Cézanne, Monet, Matisse, Braque and Léger.
Picasso Museum
The stylish Picasso Museum houses a collection of important drawings and original graphics from the last 20 years of Pablo Picasso’s creative life.
Swiss Museum of Transport
This museum is internationally acclaimed as one of Europe’s most comprehensive museums of transport and communication. Particularly suitable for children. With planetarium and IMAX cinema.
Richard Wagner Museum
The great 19th century German composer lived in a villa at Tribschen (overlooking Lake Lucerne) from 1866 to 1872.
Bourbaki Panorama
Painted by celebrated Swiss artist Edouard Castres in 1881. This impressive circular panorama depicts the French Eastern Army under General Bourbaki crossing the frontier into Switzerland to surrender its arms in 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War.
Glacier Garden
A trip through time. From the sub-tropical palm beach of some 20 million years ago to the glaciers of the last Ice Age – a mere 20,000 years ago.
Culture & Convention Centre (KKL)
Lucerne’s Culture & Convention Centre (KKL) was designed by Parisian architect Jean Nouvel. The concert hall seats 1800 guests and is considered one of the finest in the world.
Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
Lucerne’s most famous landmarks, dating from the 14th century. Formerly part of the city fortifications.
Musegg Wall
Part of the ancient rampart walls with three towers open to the public.
Lion Monument
"The Dying Lion of Lucerne" is one of the world’s most famous monuments. Author Mark Twain described it as "the saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world".
Lake steamer landing stage
20 cruise vessels, including 5 steamers, cater for brisk business on Lake Lucerne.
Old town
Picturesque squares and historic buildings clad in fine frescoes on the right bank of the river Reuss.