Overview
Perched 500m above Lake Lucerne, Bürgenstock is a prestigious resort area where Audrey Hepburn once married. The Hammetschwand Elevator, Europe's highest outdoor elevator (153m), punches through rock for a thrilling ascent. The Felsenweg (cliff path) offers breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps, and the resort's world-class spa and restaurants complete the picture. Well worth a day visit. Boat and funicular return about CHF 30 from Lucerne (free with Swiss Travel Pass). About 30 minutes by boat from Lucerne to Kehrsiten, then 10 minutes by funicular.
Opening Hours
Cliff path: open 24 hours; elevator: May-October 09:00-18:00.
Travel Tips
The Hammetschwand Elevator runs May-October only. The Felsenweg cliff path takes about 1 hour; those afraid of heights should be cautious.
Hotels near Bürgenstock Resort
Hotels and guesthouses in Lucerne, Bürgenstock, Lucerne
Other attractions in Lucerne
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge (1333) — Lucerne's symbol and a Swiss icon.
Mount Pilatus
Lucerne's 'home mountain' — reached by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, with breathtaking Alpine views.
Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)
A monument Mark Twain called 'the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.'
Mount Rigi
The 'Queen of the Mountains,' served by Europe's first mountain railway — legendary sunrise views.
Lake Lucerne Cruise
Cruise the fjord-like arms of the lake by vintage steamer, immersed in Alpine scenery.
Lucerne Old Town (Altstadt)
Lucerne's picturesque old town of frescoed facades and medieval squares.
Swiss Museum of Transport
Switzerland's largest museum — an interactive journey through trains, planes, and spacecraft.