Excursion destinations in Central Switzerland
Where in Central Switzerland should your next day trip go? Which excursion mountain around Lucerne offers the most beautiful view? And where on Lake Lucerne can you cool down in summer? You can find the right answers to these questions here!

But first, let’s clarify the question of which Swiss cantons belong to the so-called “large region” of Central Switzerland. Central Switzerland (also called Inner Switzerland) is one of seven major regions of Switzerland defined by the Federal Statistical Office. It includes the cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Zug as well as the two half-cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden and thus also the so-called “original cantons”. Lucerne, the most popular Swiss city, is located in central Switzerland. Thanks to its good public transport connections to Bern, Olten and Zurich, it is also the main starting point for excursions and leisure activities around Lake Lucerne.

I’ll tell you how your next trip to Central Switzerland will be a success and show you the most beautiful places. Whether high up on the roof of central Switzerland or deep into the hidden gorges of the original cantons – in the following articles you will find lots of tips and ideas for casual day trips, varied hikes and bicycle tours around Lake Lucerne.