Bürgenstock Cliff Walk and Hammetschwand Lift from Lucerne

Duration4h 15m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, French

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on this small-group tour from Lucerne to the iconic Bürgenstock.

Your journey begins with a scenic boat ride across Lake Lucerne, followed by a ride on the historic Bürgenstock Railway up to the mountain resort. From here, set out on the famous Felsenweg — a spectacular cliff-side path offering panoramic views over the lake and surrounding Alps.

The easy and well-maintained trail leads you to the impressive Hammetschwand Lift, Europe’s highest outdoor elevator. Ride to the top for unforgettable views and a true highlight of the Swiss Alps.

With its combination of scenic travel, gentle walking, and dramatic viewpoints, this small-group experience offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation in a stunning natural setting.

What's included

English speaking Swiss tour guide
all tickets for boat, funicular and lift

What to expect

Lake Lucerne
40m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, gliding across Lake Lucerne with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Kehrsiten
20m

Ride the historic Bürgenstock Railway up to the Bürgenstock, enjoying a short but scenic ascent with beautiful views over Lake Lucerne.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

The Bürgenstock Felsenweg is a spectacular cliff-side path offering breathtaking views over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps. This easy and well-maintained trail leads along dramatic rock formations to the famous Hammetschwand Lift viewpoint.
The trail is 2.2km long, overall walking time is 1 hour.
Hammetschwand Lift
1h · Admission ticket included

The Hammetschwand Lift is Europe’s highest outdoor elevator, lifting you up a dramatic cliff face to a stunning panoramic viewpoint over Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
Buergenstock
45m · Admission ticket included

Return to the Bürgenstock and begin your journey back to Lucerne, enjoying the same scenic route with breathtaking views over Lake Lucerne.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tourguide awaits you IN FRONT OF the tourist information at train track Nr. 3 (blue sign "tourist-information").
Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.

End point

Your tourguide awaits you IN FRONT OF the tourist information at train track Nr. 3 (blue sign "tourist-information").
Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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