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This is a compact city guide for Lucerne, curated by myself, Felix Pfäffli, exclusively for you.

Spot the finest locations nearby with a single click, and in case you need it, locate the closest public restroom.

The 🕒 symbol indicates the approximate time required for each visit.

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Magdi

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In the heart of Lucerne's old town. Amazing food and people. If you have time: Order the «Petit Bonheur» for an evening-filling dining pleasure.

🕒 1 – 3h

3 Könige

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A perfect place to celebrate. Wonderful, hearty cuisine. French flair.

🕒 1 – 3h

Barbès

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Fantastic moroccan restaurant. For dinner: lamb tagine. To go: wraps.

🕒 15min – 2h

Alfred

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Best coffee in Lucerne. Chill out. Enjoy morning or evening sun. Browse through comics or LPs.

🕒 15min – 2h

Alpineum

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Great coffee, drinks and food. Close by: The Lion Monument «the most moving piece of stone in the world»

🕒 15min – 2h

Soul Chicken

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Chicken and fries. Children's birthday meets cuckoo clock collector meets garlic sauce.

🕒 1 – 1.30h

Nozomi

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Sweet japanese tavern (Izakaya). Fill out the form and enjoy.

🕒 1 – 2.30h

Karel Korner

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Shelf + alcohol + seats.

🕒 0.5 – 2h

Neubad

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A public swimming pool turned into a cultural venue. The boiler room is a club. The pool a stage, and the entrance a bar/restaurant.

🕒 0.5 – 2h

Co-Mix Remix

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Comics and LPs.

🕒 5 – 30min

Pastarazzi

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Homemade tortellini in bowls. Choose your favourites, pick a sauce, enjoy.

🕒 30 – 60min

KKL

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Seaside: Classical music.

Train station side: Art museum. Take the elevator up.

🕒 30 – 60min

Salü

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Newspaper + Aperol or Campari Spriz. Classic Lucerne after-work setup.

🕒 30 – 60min

Verkehrshaus

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Swiss Transport Museum. For big Kids. Requires time, money, and energy though.

🕒 2 – 4h

Die Handlung

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Sweet and small shop with fashion, jewelry, and more.

🕒 5 – 15min

Seesicht

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The latest generation of public restrooms, featuring 100% chrome aesthetics.

🕒 5 min

Kaffee Kind

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Old-school night out. Beer, thick fog, and detroit pizza.

🕒 0.5 – 2h

Seebad

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Part of the lakeside inventory. Old bathing establishment. Crazy view + swimming + drinks.

🕒 1 – 4h

Hinicht

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Good and Cozy.

🕒 0.5 – 2h

Einzigart

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Lovely collection of big and small things. From sofas to soaps.

🕒 5 – 15min

Weekly Market

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Vegetables, cheese, and more on both sides of the riverbank.

🕒 7 – 12Uhr

📅 DI + SA

Flea Market

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Vintage treasures at the «Vögeligärtli» (little bird's garden)

🕒 8 – 14Uhr

📅 May – October

Beau Séjour

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Finest and friendliest hotel in Lucerne.

🕒 0.5 – 1h

Bourbaki

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360° panorama painting, library, cinema, and art gallery.

🕒 0.5 – 1.5h

Glacier Garden

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Museum of ancient artifacts. Viewing tower + modern cave.

🕒 1 – 1.5h

Mes Amis

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Drinks & snacks + spectacular views over Lucerne.

🕒 0.5 – 1h

L'art du thé

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For tea enthusiasts.

🕒 5 – 15min

Aurum

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Great drinks. Small, but very cozy space.

🕒 5 – 15min

Karls Kraut

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Exquisite vegan dining.

🕒 1 – 2h

Café de Ville

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Every lucerne grandmother's favorite café.

🕒 5 – 15min

Café Nord

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Top coffee, scandinavian breakfast, kanel- or köttbullar.

🕒 20 – 30min

Café Tacuba

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Tiny café and roastery on the way to the «Südpol».

🕒 15 – 30min

Gameorama

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Never visited but looks and sounds amazing!

🕒 0.5 – 1h

Zumstein

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The biggest stationery store in lucerne.

🕒 5 – 15min

Max Chocolatier

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Handcrafted, locally made chocolate.

🕒 5 – 15min

Raviolibar

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Perfect for an aperitif pit stop. Bench with a street view.

🕒 0.5 – 1h

Neustädtli

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Classic swiss tavern. Cardboard carpet. Bottled beer. Cordon bleu + fries.

🕒 1 – 2h

Südpol

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The exiled cultural scene of Lucerne. Music, dance, and theater beyond the mainstream.

🕒 1 – 3h

Bellpark Museum

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Tiny museum in an even tinier park. Often hosting great exhibitions.

🕒 0.5h

Da Marcello

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The pizzeria we opened a few years ago (best pizza in Central Switzerland ☮).

🕒 1 – 1.5h

Nordpol

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A lucerne summer classic:
(Only with a local guide)
1. Jumping into the river.
2. Drifting along.
3. Getting off at the «Nordpol».
4. Enjoying beer
+ fries with smoky mayo.

🕒 0.5 – 2h

❗ Dangerous

Hirschmatt

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Small but exquisite bookstore.

🕒 5 – 15min

Pilatus

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The big mountain you see from everywhere. Many paths lead to the top.

By Cable Car or Rack Railway:
Not inexpensive.
By Foot: With hiking shoes only.

🕒 5 – 10h

Meggenhorn

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A little castle, coffee, boat dock, and hidden beach. 100% sunset kitsch.

🕒 2 – 3h

Wagner Field

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Beautiful lake access. Swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking.

🕒 1 – 3h

Rotsee

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Great jogging route around the lake (6km).

🕒 5 – 15min

Sonnenberg

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Small cogwheel train to a hill with a view (also google: «Wolfsschlucht»).

🕒 2 – 3h

Mittagsgüpfi

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A large hill (or mountain?) behind the Pilatus. Quite steep climb. Classic lucerne day trip. With hiking shoes only.

🕒 5 – 8h

Utenberg

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Short walk up and over the hill. Book + blanket, enjoying the afternoon sun in the small park.

🕒 2 – 4h

Bireggwald

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A forest path labyrinth. Great for jogging.

🕒 0.5 – 1h

Hopfenkranz

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Gault millau-style dining for the bigger wallet.

🕒 2 – 3h