What to do · Lucerne
Swiss Museum of Transport (Verkehrshaus)
Information
- From
- CHF37 adult, museum
- Duration
- 3 h 30
- Season
- All year; 10:00–18:00 in summer and 10:00–17:00 in winter
- Who it's for
- Families with children of any age; teenagers
What it is
The Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, the Swiss Museum of Transport, occupies a large site on the lakeshore, east of central Lucerne. It brings together trains, boats, planes, cars and cable cars: the story of how a country made of mountains and lakes gets around. It solves Lucerne's rainy-day problem, and is also a plan for a whole day out with children. It opens 365 days a year.
What is inside
The museum is explored by hall, according to the means of transport. It also has a planetarium, a big-screen cinema, the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, a tour about Swiss chocolate, and the Hans Erni Museum, dedicated to the Lucerne painter. There is a restaurant, the Mercato, and a café-brasserie.
Prices
According to the museum's website:
- Museum: CHF 37 adults, CHF 16 under-16s; free under 6.
- Day pass, with the museum, the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, the cinema and the daytime planetarium: CHF 62 adults, CHF 29 under-16s and CHF 12 under-6s.
- Planetarium or cinema separately: CHF 18 adults, CHF 10 children.
- Two-day ticket to the museum, on consecutive days: CHF 50 adults, CHF 22 children.
With the Swiss Travel Pass there is a discount on the museum and the day pass, applied at the ticket desk.
Opening hours
- 29 March to 24 October 2026: museum 10:00 to 18:00.
- 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027: 10:00 to 17:00.
- The Swiss Chocolate Adventure opens at 11:00. The cinema and planetarium follow their own programme.
Getting there
- Train: S3 or Voralpen-Express to the Luzern Verkehrshaus stop, about 8 minutes from the station.
- Bus: lines 6, 8 or 24 to the Verkehrshaus stop, about 10 minutes.
- Boat: to the Verkehrshaus-Lido landing stage.
- On foot: half an hour along the lakeside promenade.
If you drive, there are spaces on the Lidostrasse and opposite the Lido beach.
Tips
- Arrive at opening time That way you have the morning for the halls and the afternoon for the planetarium.
- Walk back along the lake The half-hour walk to the centre is flat and has views.
- If it rains for two days, buy the two-day ticket It works out cheaper than two single tickets.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Lucerne Transport Museum cost?
CHF 37 for adults and CHF 16 for under-16s. Under-6s go free.
Is it open every day?
Yes, 365 days a year.
How do I get there from the station?
On the S3 train or the Voralpen-Express, about 8 minutes, or on buses 6, 8 and 24.
How long do I need?
Half a day at the very least; with the planetarium and chocolate, the whole day.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
