Swiss Museum of Transport
Lucerne, Switzerland
A large museum on the shore of Lake Lucerne covering trains, cars, aircraft and ships, with many exhibits visitors can climb into. It works well as a rainy-day stop and has its own car park, so plan a few hours.
The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne opened in 1959 and covers transport by road, rail, water, air and space. Many of the vehicles, including cars, ships, trains and aircraft, are not just to look at: you can climb into some of them. According to Lucerne Tourism, it is the most visited museum in Switzerland. The site includes a film theatre with the largest cinema screen in Switzerland, a planetarium with an 18 m dome, the Swiss Chocolate Adventure and Media World with its interactive television studio.
Because much of the museum is under cover, it also suits bad weather. Allow several hours for a visit, or a full day with children. It is easy to reach by public transport and is open 365 days a year.
- Nearest town
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.0536, 8.3366
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
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FAQs
Where is Swiss Museum of Transport?
Swiss Museum of Transport is in Lucerne, Switzerland, at GPS 47.0536, 8.3366. It is about 8 km from Weggis.
Can you camp near Swiss Museum of Transport?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping International Lido Luzern, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Swiss Museum of Transport?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kapellbrücke (2 km), Pilatus (10 km), Rigi Kulm (11 km) and Susten Pass (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Swiss Museum of Transport?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)