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Lucerne with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Lucerne is fun for families, with boats, cogwheels and glaciers. Here is how to spend a family trip in central Switzerland — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Lake cruise
  2. 2Mount Rigi
  3. 3Old town
  4. 4Glacier at Titlis

Cruise the lake

Sail Lake Lucerne on a paddle steamer.

Ride a cogwheel

Climb Mount Rigi or Pilatus by train.

Play in the snow

See the glacier and Ice Flyer on Titlis.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Lucerne — prices per person.

Panoramic E-Bike Tour with a Lake Cruise
Lucerne
Panoramic E-Bike Tour with a Lake Cruise
5.0(10)·7 hours
from$689/ person
via Viator
Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne
Lucerne
Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne
4.7(45)·7 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Luzern
Lucerne
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Luzern
4.8(17)·7 hours
from$570/ person
via Viator
Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour: The Ultimate Lucerne Experience
Lucerne
Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour: The Ultimate Lucerne Experience
5.0(23)·4 hours
from$388/ person
via Viator
Self-guided: Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa
Lucerne
Self-guided: Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa
4.7(91)·10 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Lucerne
Lucerne
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Lucerne
4.7(68)·6 hours
from$710/ person
via Viator
Mt. Rigi & Lake Lucerne: Small Group Day Tour from Luzern
Lucerne
Mt. Rigi & Lake Lucerne: Small Group Day Tour from Luzern
4.7(18)·6 hours
from$391/ person
via Viator
Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group | From Lucerne
Lucerne
Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group | From Lucerne
4.6(606)·6 hours
from$278/ person
via Viator

Lucerne with kids — FAQ

Is Lucerne good for kids?
Yes — lake paddle-steamer cruises, the cogwheel railways up Rigi and Pilatus, the snowy glacier and Ice Flyer on Titlis, and the storybook old town make Lucerne a delightful family destination.
What are the best things to do in Lucerne with children?
Top family picks are a lake cruise, a cogwheel ride up Mount Rigi or Pilatus, the old town and Lion Monument, and the glacier on Mount Titlis.
Is Lucerne easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with scenic boats, mountain trains and a compact old town, Lucerne is very family-friendly, though it’s an expensive destination.

Explore more in Lucerne

City Tour & Old TownMount PilatusLake Lucerne CruisesMount TitlisJungfraujoch