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Things to do in Lucerne this weekThursday 15 October

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Happening now in Lucerne

Visiting Lucerne?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Lucerne

Free10amLozärner Määs (Autumn Fair)Thu 15 October, 10am · Inseli / Bahnhofplatz7:30pmSaisoneröffnung mit Mahlers AuferstehungssinfonieThu 15 October, 7:30pm · KKL Luzern, Konzertsaal8pmFilm 2 Album Release Tour + Verbrennung 3. GradesThu 15 October, 8pm · Neubad · From CHF 208pmNicklessThu 15 October, 8pm · Konzerthaus SchüürTonightZwischentöne Chamber Music Festival EngelbergThu 15 October · Engelberg

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

FreeSatLucerne Wochenmarkt (weekly market)Sat 17 October, 6am · Rathausquai / Unter der EggFreeSatLucerne Cheese FestivalSat 17 October, 9am · KapellplatzSatMad King & MedeaSat 17 October, 8pm · Luzerner Theater · From CHF 40SatLosus Reynoso | Support: Shelly AnnSat 17 October, 8:30pm · Musikzentrum SedelSatShakraSat 17 October, 8:30pm · Konzerthaus SchüürFreeSatJukebox-Jam: Rock & MetalSat 17 October, 10pm · Konzerthaus SchüürSatRoots TreatmentSat 17 October, 10pm · Neubad · From CHF 15SunL'elisir d'amoreSun 18 October, 5pm · Luzerner Theater · From CHF 35

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Lucerne

Markthalle LuzernBahnhof · $$Old Swiss HouseLöwenplatz · $$$Rathaus BrauereiAltstadt · $$Wirtshaus GallikerNeustadt · $$Burgerstube at Hotel Wilden MannAltstadt · $$$HEINI Café-KonditoreiHirschmatt-Neustadt · $$Kanchi Indian RestaurantNeustadt · $$Negishi Sushi Bar PilatusstrasseBahnhof · $$Stadtkeller LuzernAltstadt · $$$tibitsBahnhof · $$Wirtshaus TaubeAltstadt · $$Neubad BistroNeubad · $$

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Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 8pmRude & Rebel Ska FestFri 16 October, 8pm · Konzerthaus SchüürFri 8:30pmPollen | StrukturStrukturFri 16 October, 8:30pm · Musikzentrum SedelTue 8:30pmThe Slackers | Support: Leah FarmerTue 20 October, 8:30pm · Musikzentrum SedelWed 8pm118 MinutenWed 21 October, 8pm · Neubad · From CHF 8Wed 8pmFinojetWed 21 October, 8pm · Konzerthaus SchüürThu 8pmMarc AmacherThu 22 October, 8pm · Konzerthaus SchüürThu 8:30pmBeethoven (On The) RocksThu 22 October, 8:30pm · Neubad · From CHF 28Konzerthaus SchüürTribschenRathaus Brauerei (bar)AltstadtBoca Grande Bar & Smoker's LoungeBahnhofMr. Pickwick PubAltstadtMusikzentrum SedelEmmenbrückeNeubad KlubNeubadSüdpolKriensTreibhaus LuzernLuzern

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeLUCERNE WALKING TOURDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkLucerne, Switzerland Barhopping like a LocalAny time · 2 hrs · From €2Food Tour of LucerneAny time · 3 hrs · From €2History and Culture TourAny time · 4 hrs · From €2A Day in LucerneAny time · 4 hrs · From €2Guided Day Trip to Jungfraujoch with Train RideAny time · 12 hrs · From €2

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Lake Lucerne cruise8 hrs · Lucerne Schiffländte (by the station)Mount Rigi8 hrs · Vitznau (boat) or Arth-Goldau (train)Mount Pilatus8 hrs · Alpnachstad (train from Lucerne)Stanserhorn CabriO cableway4 hrs · Stans (train from Lucerne)Stoos funicular and Fronalpstock8 hrs · Schwyz (Stoosbahn valley station)
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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Lucerne

FreeMuseggmauer and Musegg towers walk0.9 km · about 54 minFreeLucerne to Hergiswil lake bike route9.05 km · about 1 hrFreeRigi Panoramaweg (Scheidegg to Kaltbad)7 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeWaldstätterweg stage 3: Küssnacht to Lucerne17.2 km · about 5 hrsFreeWaldstätterweg stage 4: Lucerne to Alpnachstad22.3 km · about 6.5 hrsFreeLucerne Audio Tour app (old town and Hirschmatt-Neustadt)Route from Luzern Tourismus

Comedy, theatre & film

Fri 7:30pmMy Fair LadyFri 16 October, 7:30pm · Luzerner Theater · From CHF 35Thu 7:30pmSeeing BeyondThu 22 October, 7:30pm · Luzerner Theater · From CHF 25Thu 8pmEgalThu 22 October, 8pm · Luzerner Theater · From CHF 30

Day trips from Lucerne

Lake Lucerne cruise8 hrs · Lucerne Schiffländte (by the station)Mount Rigi8 hrs · Vitznau (boat) or Arth-Goldau (train)Mount Pilatus8 hrs · Alpnachstad (train from Lucerne)Stoos funicular and Fronalpstock8 hrs · Schwyz (Stoosbahn valley station)

More in Lucerne

Lucerne: what's on, answered

What's on in Lucerne this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 8 events listed in Lucerne, including Lucerne Wochenmarkt (weekly market), Lucerne Cheese Festival and Mad King & Medea. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Lucerne?

Yes: 1 free walking tour (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 6 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Lucerne?

There are 5 tours and day trips to book, including Lake Lucerne cruise and Mount Rigi and 5 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Lucerne?

Local favourites include Markthalle Luzern, Old Swiss House, Rathaus Brauerei and Wirtshaus Galliker, and for a drink, Konzerthaus Schüür and Rathaus Brauerei (bar).

Where can I go hiking near Lucerne?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Lucerne include Museggmauer and Musegg towers walk, Lucerne to Hergiswil lake bike route and Rigi Panoramaweg (Scheidegg to Kaltbad).

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Lucerne, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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