Guided tour of Lucerne Castles incl. tour guide

Discover the shores of Lake Lucerne on this tour and visit the Meggen peninsula as well as various architectural highlights of the region.

Castles and fortresses are in the spotlight and impress with their magnificent gardens, art objects, idyllic vineyards, and wonderful views of the Alps.

At Lucerne train station, you meet your guide who will take you by bus to Meggen peninsula. From there, you can admire the neobaroque manor house of St. Charles Hall along the lake, visit the enchanting statues by Rolf Brem, and continue to a small hamlet with 150-year-old Swiss chalets.

The path continues to Soon, where the still-inhabited Neuhabsburg castle from the 19th century is located. It was built on the ruins of a Habsburg castle from the 13th century. Here, you can be enchanted by green meadows and farmhouses. The 19th-century castle features vineyards and gardens with spectacular views of the surrounding Alps.

A 30-minute walk takes you to the final destination, the Hotel Hermitage. Here, you can enjoy a cool refreshment and relax on the lakeside terrace. From the hotel, you take the bus back to Lucerne, where your tour ends.

• Dress: comfortable shoes for walking, clothes suitable for the weather