Lucerne is a breathtaking lakeside city in central Switzerland, famous for its medieval architecture, stunning mountain backdrop, and pristine Lake Lucerne. The canton blends alpine grandeur with cultural sophistication, offering visitors world-class museums, legendary mountain railways, and one of Europe's most picturesque old towns.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Palace Hotel Luzern
Lucerne's most iconic grand hotel — a Belle Époque palace on the shores of Lake Lucerne that has hosted royalty, celebrities, and discerning travelers since 1906. The 129 rooms and suites offer unrivaled lake and mountain views, with impeccable service that has defined Swiss luxury hospitality for over a century.
Grand Hotel National Luzern
A magnificent 19th-century lakefront palace restored to contemporary luxury standards, offering 82 individually designed rooms, a celebrated restaurant by Chef Antonio Colaianni, and an exceptional spa sanctuary. César Ritz himself managed this hotel in 1875, establishing the standards of luxury hospitality that bear his name today.
Art Deco Hotel Montana
A glamorous hilltop Art Deco hotel from the 1920s, accessible by private funicular, with some of Lucerne's most spectacular lake panoramas from every room. The pool, spa, tennis courts, and gourmet restaurant make it a self-contained luxury retreat above the city.
Château Gütsch
A neo-Gothic fairytale castle perched above Lucerne, accessible by private funicular, offering romantic luxury accommodation in a historic setting. The 62 castle rooms have individual character, and the terrace restaurant has one of Switzerland's most dramatic dining views.
Bürgenstock Resort (Lake Lucerne)
Switzerland's most spectacular luxury resort complex, perched on a cliff plateau 500m above Lake Lucerne, accessible by boat and funicular. The resort encompasses four hotels, eight restaurants, an award-winning alpine spa, and the historic Hammetschwand outdoor elevator. A destination in its own right.
Hotel Vitznauerhof
An intimate luxury boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the peaceful village of Vitznau, offering unrivaled privacy, exceptional personalized service, a private boat jetty, and a gourmet restaurant serving outstanding lake and mountain cuisine.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Restaurant National (Grand Hotel National)
Chef Antonio Colaianni's Michelin-starred kitchen at the Grand Hotel National delivers a refined contemporary Swiss cuisine that celebrates regional ingredients with brilliant technique. The historic dining room and impeccable wine cellar complete an exceptional fine dining experience.
Restaurant Old Swiss House
A Lucerne institution since 1931, the Old Swiss House offers a uniquely theatrical dining experience in antique-paneled rooms with tableside preparations — the Wiener Schnitzel ceremony alone justifies the visit. A nationally listed historic landmark.
Restaurant Jasper (Palace Hotel)
The signature lakefront restaurant of the Palace Hotel Luzern offering international fine dining with the most spectacular dining room views in Lucerne — Lake Lucerne, Pilatus, and Rigi all visible from every table.
SQUARE Restaurant (Art Deco Hotel Montana)
A rooftop gourmet restaurant with panoramic Lake Lucerne views from the Montana Hotel's hillside perch, serving refined Mediterranean-Swiss cuisine in one of Lucerne's most romantic settings.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Helicopter Tour of the Alps
A private helicopter excursion departing from Lucerne region, offering aerial views of Mt. Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, the Bernese Alps, and the Jungfrau massif — the Swiss Alps from above is a once-in-a-lifetime experience available only minutes from the city
Mt. Pilatus Private Summit Dinner
A private summit dinner arranged at the Pilatus summit hotel at 2,073m — arrive by private cable car at sunset for dining above the clouds with 73 Alpine peaks as your backdrop. Contact Pilatus-Bahnen AG for bespoke arrangements.
Private Lake Lucerne Sailing Charter
A private sailing charter on Lake Lucerne with a captain, fine food and wine, and the freedom to cruise at leisure among the most spectacular alpine lake scenery in the world. Available through Lucerne Sailing Club and private operators.
Bürgenstock Alpine Spa Retreat
The cliff-top Alpine Spa at Bürgenstock Resort features Switzerland's most dramatic outdoor infinity pool — perched 500m above Lake Lucerne with 180-degree panoramic views. Treatments combine Swiss alpine ingredients with world-class techniques.
Private Wine Cellar Tasting (Palace Hotel)
A private tasting experience in the historic wine cellars of the Palace Hotel Luzern, guided by the sommelier through a selection of rare Swiss wines, Burgundies, and Bordeaux from one of Switzerland's finest hotel wine collections.
Lucerne Festival VIP Package
Premium access to the world-renowned Lucerne Festival classical music event in August, combining VIP concert tickets at the Jean Nouvel-designed KKL with private artist receptions, gala dinners, and lakefront hotel packages.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Bürgenstock Alpine Spa
Switzerland's most spectacular luxury spa on a cliff plateau above Lake Lucerne — featuring an outdoor infinity pool with 180-degree lake panoramas, 12 treatment rooms, a hammam, ice fountain, and signature Swiss alpine treatments
Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Spa (Mario Botta Design)
An architecturally stunning mineral spring spa designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta on Mt. Rigi at 1,438m, with thermal pools and a panoramic deck overlooking Lake Lucerne — a unique mountain spa experience
Grand Hotel National Spa
The restored Belle Époque spa of the Grand Hotel National offers a sanctuary of luxury with Swiss-inspired treatments, a pool, and a fully equipped wellness area in the historic lakefront hotel
Art Deco Hotel Montana Spa
The hilltop Montana Hotel's spa features an outdoor pool with spectacular lake views, sauna, steam room, and a menu of rejuvenating treatments including Swiss alpine herb body wraps and signature hot stone massages
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from CHF 120/hour — book through Palace Hotel or Grand Hotel National concierge; Mercedes S-Class and electric vehicles available
- Air
- Helicopter transfers to/from Zurich Airport from CHF 800; Alpine helicopter tours from CHF 500; contact Air-Glacier or Heli Luzern
- Airport
- VIP airport greeter service at Zurich Airport with fast-track security, private lounge access, and luxury vehicle transfer to Lucerne — book through concierge at minimum 48h notice
- Lake
- Private vintage motor launch on Lake Lucerne from CHF 350/half day; historic paddle steamer private charter from CHF 2,500