Lucerne - Flüelen boat ticket
You take this route ticket from Lucerne, sailing nearly three hours across Lake Lucerne to Flüelen. Along the way, you get a good view of the Rigi massif and Rütli meadow.
Tour stops
13 stops
Boarding at Bahnhofquai in Lucerne.
Discover LucerneFirst landing stage shortly after leaving the city, by the Swiss Museum of Transport.
Discover Museum of TransportShort stop at the peninsula on the north shore.
Landing stage at the foot of Mount Rigi.
Discover WeggisStop in the village below Mount Rigi.
Discover VitznauLanding stage on the Nidwalden shore.
Discover BeckenriedStop on the south shore opposite Beckenried.
Small landing stage at the entrance to Lake Uri.
Stop in Schwyz Bay.
Discover Brunnen IngenbohlLanding stage below the historic Rütli meadow.
Discover RütliStop on the west shore of Lake Uri.
Last landing stage before Flüelen.
Arrival at the southern end of the lake, just a few steps from the railway station and Rudenz Castle.
Discover Flüelen
Highlights
- Cruise for about three hours across Lake Lucerne
- Enjoy the view of Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains
- Experience the majestic Alpine panorama and the changing light moods on the lake
- Enjoy the ride past historic sites like Rütli Meadow, the birthplace of Switzerland
- Visit Rudenz Castle from the 13th century in Flüelen
Description
The impressive journey across Lake Urirot is among the most beautiful boat trips in Switzerland. You start at the Bahnhofquai in Lucerne and sail past the Rigi, Seelisberg with the Rütli Meadow, and Klingenstock.
After about three hours, you arrive in Flüelen at the southern end of the lake. The docking points are chosen so that you can experience the region's scenic diversity and cultural history up close. Upon arriving in Flüelen, you are only a few steps from the station.
Stops along the way:
- Lucerne (Pier 1)
- Transport Museum-Lido
- Hertenstein (Lake)
- Weggis
- Vitznau
- Beckenried (Lake)
- Gersau (Lake)
- Treib
- Brunnen (Lake)
- Rütli
- Bauen (Lake)
- Isleten-Isenthal
- Flüelen
Travelling with wheelchair or stroller
- All ships have low-floor access (LF)
- Staff assist (if needed) wheelchair users at all berths during boarding
- If necessary, report at least one hour before departure via swisspass.ch/handicap or at the Handicap Contact Center daily from 5.00 to 24.00, phone 0800 007 102
Traveling with Dog
- Transporting small dogs up to 30 cm is free if they remain in a carrier throughout the journey. The carrier must be placed under your seat.
- Dogs without carriers and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height require a valid dog ticket: half-price for second class or the minimum fare (dog day pass, dog pass). They must sit under the seat to avoid blocking the aisle for other passengers.
Swiss Activities Tip
A return journey from Lucerne to Flüelen costs more than a day pass for Lake Four Cantons. We recommend purchasing the day pass for Lake Four Cantons for your planned return trip.
Inclusions
Ferry ticket between Lucerne and Flüelen
Meeting point
Luzern Bahnhofquai - Schiffsanlegestelle Luzern oder Flüelen
6003 Lucerne
Important information
- Please check the timetable in the SwissActivities app on the day of travel. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last boat.
- If you want to get off during your journey and board a later boat, check in advance when the next boat departs.
Reviews
4 Reviews
Juste magnifique ! Paysage incroyable et voir le mécanisme du bateau à vapeur est très chouette. Une suggestion : prévoir assez de sandwich car 30 minutes après le départ il n’y en avait déjà plus.
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Provider
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