Swiss Museum of Transport, Lucerne (must see)
The Swiss Transport Museum, established in July 1959, showcases a diverse array of transportation modes, including trains, cars, ships, and airplanes, alongside exhibits related to communication technologies. Additionally, the museum boasts an extensive collection of artworks by local artist Hans Erni.
Beyond its impressive collections, the museum offers various attractions for visitors. These include an IMAX Theatre, a Planetarium, the Hans Erni Museum, and the Swiss Arena.
One notable space-related exhibit at the museum is EURECA, a 4.5-tonne satellite that was among the few objects sent into space and successfully retrieved. EURECA's journey to space and its safe return was a collaborative effort involving multiple Western European countries and the United States in the 1990s.
Furthermore, the museum received a Spacelab Pallet named "Elvis" on 5th March 2010. This pallet played a role in the STS-46 mission, which took place from 31st July to 8th August 1992. During this mission, ESA astronaut Claude Nicollier, aboard Shuttle Atlantis, deployed ESA's European Retrievable Carrier (Eureca) for scientific research and the joint NASA/Italian Space Agency Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1). The Pallet transported TSS-1 in the cargo bay of the shuttle.
Situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the northern part of Lucerne city, the museum is about a 30-minute walk from the city center. It is easily accessible via the Lucerne S-Bahn trains at the nearby Lucerne Verkehrshaus railway station, boat services provided by the Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees on the lake, and the Lucerne trolleybus system. All three transportation options offer convenient connections to central Lucerne.
Why You Should Visit:
Lots of fun simulations for adults and kids, a restaurant on the premises, place for picnics, as well as a kids play area outside.
Every area has 'hands-on' type of activities and every display is authentic.
Tip:
Make sure to get the headsets if you do not speak German when going to the chocolate exhibit and films.
At the end of your visit, take time to enjoy the lake and walk back to the train station along the lake.
Beyond its impressive collections, the museum offers various attractions for visitors. These include an IMAX Theatre, a Planetarium, the Hans Erni Museum, and the Swiss Arena.
One notable space-related exhibit at the museum is EURECA, a 4.5-tonne satellite that was among the few objects sent into space and successfully retrieved. EURECA's journey to space and its safe return was a collaborative effort involving multiple Western European countries and the United States in the 1990s.
Furthermore, the museum received a Spacelab Pallet named "Elvis" on 5th March 2010. This pallet played a role in the STS-46 mission, which took place from 31st July to 8th August 1992. During this mission, ESA astronaut Claude Nicollier, aboard Shuttle Atlantis, deployed ESA's European Retrievable Carrier (Eureca) for scientific research and the joint NASA/Italian Space Agency Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1). The Pallet transported TSS-1 in the cargo bay of the shuttle.
Situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the northern part of Lucerne city, the museum is about a 30-minute walk from the city center. It is easily accessible via the Lucerne S-Bahn trains at the nearby Lucerne Verkehrshaus railway station, boat services provided by the Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees on the lake, and the Lucerne trolleybus system. All three transportation options offer convenient connections to central Lucerne.
Why You Should Visit:
Lots of fun simulations for adults and kids, a restaurant on the premises, place for picnics, as well as a kids play area outside.
Every area has 'hands-on' type of activities and every display is authentic.
Tip:
Make sure to get the headsets if you do not speak German when going to the chocolate exhibit and films.
At the end of your visit, take time to enjoy the lake and walk back to the train station along the lake.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Lucerne. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Swiss Museum of Transport on Map
Sight Name: Swiss Museum of Transport
Sight Location: Lucerne, Switzerland (See walking tours in Lucerne)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Lucerne, Switzerland (See walking tours in Lucerne)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Lucerne, Switzerland
Create Your Own Walk in Lucerne
Creating your own self-guided walk in Lucerne is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Lucerne's Architectural Jewels Walking Tour
Lucerne's long religious and cultural history is duly reflected in its architecture, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland. There are quite a few places in the city that need not strive for attention and can easily catch the eye of any passer-by. Such like are:
The Lucerne Railway Station – an architectural jewel and main hub of the Swiss railway network,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
The Lucerne Railway Station – an architectural jewel and main hub of the Swiss railway network,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Lucerne's Towers Walking Tour
Lucerne boasts a wealth of spectacular medieval towers, located in the Musegg Wall area. This former symbol of power forms an impressive city crown, shaping up its skyline, and affording great panoramic views of Lucerne and the eponymous lake, the Reuss river, and the surrounding mountain scenery.
Built in the 13th-14th centuries, the 870-meter wall, complete with its nine towers, is one of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Built in the 13th-14th centuries, the 870-meter wall, complete with its nine towers, is one of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Lucerne Introduction Walking Tour
Renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture surpassed by majestic snowcapped Alps, Lucerne is one of the prettiest cities in Switzerland. Sitting compactly on the shore of the eponymous lake, its colorful Altstadt (Old Town) is bordered on the north by a 14-century rampart called Museggmauer (Musegg Wall).
The town grew around St Leodegar Abbey, established in 840 AD, on the territory... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
The town grew around St Leodegar Abbey, established in 840 AD, on the territory... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles