It's the park & beach on Lake Lucerne in Alpenquai. On a beautiful & sunny day, this place is…read morepacked with local residents sunbathing and swimming. There's a sandy strip of beach that even has a permanent ping pong table. We also saw people fishing as well as swans and ducks foraging for food. The park actually has a couple of large open & grassy areas where adults and children can play something sporty. There's even a Boule court. There's a kiosk with snacks, and I believe that boats can be rented at the harbor. It's beautifully landscaped with a bridge crossing over at a different part of the lake. It was a pedestrian bridge called Kantisteg that we saw as we were on the trail. I can see it being a great place to see the sunset or sunrise at the beginning or end of the day. It's a great place to walk & jog. It wasn't busy on the day we were there. I think the weather had a lot to do with that. It was still nice enough to get views of the lake, mountain range, and birds. It turned out to be a very relaxing walk before dinner & packing for our trip back home. I'm not sure I'd make a special trip to see it. It was worth it for us since we were staying at a hotel right around the corner. It's also close to the train station and ferry landings. Make the jaunt only if you have the time.

Swiss alp peak tram with a skiing area, 360 degree rotating cable car, glacial tunnel exploration,…read moreand ski-in hotel and restaurants. Feb 2026 price is €120 pp to just ride to the top with no skiing. The glacial cave is a long bored out tunnel which is a feat in itself to build. They also have inner tubing and ski school for beginners and rec users.

Combine the lake with an area that is created to swim and relax, canoe or dive in and this is a…read moreheavenly spot. daytime is used by schools but evening is more for adults.

I lap pool in Engelberg! Yay!. It's a clean swim club with two 50 meter outdoor lap lanes (really…read more4 possible lanes), and 25 meter lanes inside. The cost is about 8sf and right now that's about 8 dollars. It includes a towel and shower and changing are access. The indoor pool is warmer and has a bit of a chlorine odor. The outdoor pool was my favorite. The water is so clear and clean, like bottled water. A little brisk at first but don't let that stop you --it's such a pretty swim out here. I was here on a Wednesday late afternoon and the place was mostly empty. No lifeguards, and I suspect that isn't uncommon out here. So happy to get a lap swim in out in Engelberg!

Just a few meters from Strandbad Rietlau on the other side of the port is another leisure area. It…read morecomprises a sunbathing lawn,beach volley ball field and a barbecue facility. The advantage is, that it's open 24/7 and there is no entry. People are often asking for. So partying and swimming till late is not unusual . And if you want to, you can climb on the roof of the left houses or do other "crazy" tings.

3.5 stars. One of…read morethe nicest things Switzerland has to offer is it's lush mountains. Winter or summer, wind or snow, it's always a pleasure to unwind, get away from the town and be in contact with the nature. When the time comes to replace the rubber tips of your trekking poles, your best bet is Kaktus outdoor. Best place in town to find everything related to mountain sports: hiking boots, backpacks, functional clothing, skis, snow-shoes, rock climbing equipment and so on. Expect very knowledgeable and friendly staff and swiss standard prices.

This is a very cool & interesting place to visit when touring Switzerland. You can get there by…read moreferry and a funicular ride, or simply drive up to the resort. It's a luxury hotel, spa, resort, and tourist destination. You don't need to be a guest at the hotel to walk around the grounds, visit the restaurants, or to enjoy the trails & views from the lift. Many famous celebrities have stayed at the old Palace Hotel. There is a "Wall of Celebrities" as you walk up to the main Bürgenstock Hotel. The informational plaque next to it lists them by name. Sean Connery stayed there during the filming of "Goldfinger" and apparently there were scenes from the movie that were filmed by the pool. Do you remember the scene when Goldfinger is playing cards on the pool deck? How about when Felix is peeping through a small window from an enclosed pool bar before meeting up with Bond? Those scenes were not filmed in Miami. Just note the fake Miami backgrounds in the movie. Those scenes were filmed in Bürgenstock at the Hollywood pool. I was more interested in the fact that Audrey Hepburn had her wedding at the small resort chapel, and that Sophia Loren lived in a villa that has since been modernized into a restaurant. The main reason for our planned visit was to walk along the Felsenweg Path to take a ride on the Hammetschwand Lift. Only that didn't happen due to the weather. It was raining on our final tour day. It would have only been worth the hike on a sunny day to get those wonderful views of Lake Lucerne. Either way, it was great just to walk around and read about the history of the Hammetschwand Lift. It's similar to the one you'll see at Rhein Falls, only this one is much higher along the cliff at 152.8 meters tall. It's a seasonal attraction, so make sure that it's open before attempting the visit. There's a nice restaurant with beautiful views at the top of the mountain. On a clear day, you'll get great views of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus. That's the reward. Definitely go on a clear day. I think the only time the lift is closed would be during the winter months, or due to inclement weather. The drive up to the resort was also very scenic. We even had a rare sighting of a mountain goat. For us, it was worth the trip even on a rainy day.

Appealing public park and big sandy lakeside beach. Good place for swimming (with lifeguards) or…read morepicnicking. Great views of the city and mountains. There's lots of shade available too in the grassy area.