Lucerne Lakeside Promenade (Nationalquai)
Nationalquai / Schweizerhofquai
A tree-lined promenade along the lake, from Schwanenplatz to the lakeside bathing area. Feed the swans, watch the boats and look out to Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi.
The Nationalquai and Schweizerhofquai on the north shore of Lake Lucerne were the luxury hotel district of the 19th century. A chestnut-lined promenade runs along the lake for about 1.5 kilometres. On one side are century-old hotels and a casino. On the other are moored paddle steamers, swans and distant mountains. Around Schwanenplatz (Swan Square) are many watch shops, which is the main shopping area for Chinese visitors. You can walk east to the Lido lakeside bathing area and the Swiss Museum of Transport. Free admission, open all day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of St. Leodegar (Hofkirche)
- Bourbaki Panorama
- Lion Monument
- KKL Luzern & Kunstmuseum
- Glacier Garden
- Chapel Bridge
- Rosengart Collection
- Lucerne Old Town (Weinmarkt)