Lucerne Family Guide: Costs, Rides, Rules
What a family day costs
Children’s prices in Lucerne are low enough to plan around. All figures are in Swiss francs (CHF) and for 2026.
| Place | Child | Adult | Family option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verkehrshaus | 16 (ages 6 to 15) | about 37 | Day pass for extras |
| Gletschergarten | 12 (under 16) | 24 | Ticket A 60, Ticket B 45 |
| Goldau wildlife park | about 13 (ages 6 to 16) | about 26 | None listed |
| Rigi railways | Free up to 15 with an adult | about 84 | Half Fare card halves it |
| Dragon Glider, Pilatus | 6 | 8 | None |
Children under 6 are free at the Verkehrshaus and the Gletschergarten. Rigi and Goldau prices come from secondary sources, so check them on the day.
Verkehrshaus
Plan on a half day at the least. Visitors can step into vehicles, try simulators and watch shows. The Planetarium, Filmtheater, Media World and Swiss Chocolate Adventure sit on the day pass. Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 in summer and 10:00 to 17:00 in winter, seven days a week. Swiss Travel Pass holders get half price on admission at the desk.
Gletschergarten
Ice Age potholes and a rock world below ground, plus a mirror maze of 1896 that children tend to enjoy most. It is smaller than the museum, so it suits a wet afternoon. Doors open at 10:00 and close at 17:00 every day between March and November. Ticket A covers two adults and up to five children, and Ticket B covers one adult and up to five children. See the admission page .
Outdoors
- Goldau. The park at Arth-Goldau is around 30 minutes by train. Native bears, wolves, lynx, deer and ibex live along its paths. Stay on the paths and feed only where signs permit.
- Pilatus mid-station. Fräkmüntegg has the Dragon Glider rope slide (maximum weight 120 kg, minimum 10 kg) and the Fräkigaudi toboggan run, which is 1,350 metres long and open in dry weather. Both are summer attractions, and the gondolas are closed from 19 October to 27 November 2026.
- Rigi. The cogwheel train from Vitznau is half the fun. Check the Rigi price on the operator’s site, as it was about CHF 84 for adults in 2026.
- Lake boats. Short sailings suit small children, and regular SGV boats are included in the Swiss Travel Pass.
- Strandbad Lido. The lakeside baths are a summer option, open between 9 May and 20 September in 2026. Children should stay in the marked swimming zones.
Safety notes for parents
Mountain summits get cold fast. Pack hats, gloves and jackets even if Lucerne is warm. Lake water is cold all year, and the Reuss in town is fast-flowing, so keep children back from the water’s edge near the bridges.
Passes
If you stay overnight, the free Lucerne Visitor Card gives free buses and trains in zone 10. A Lucerne Travel Pass includes Pilatus and Titlis at no extra charge, and accompanied children from 6 to 15 pay about CHF 30 in total.
Read more: Lucerne multi-day trips and the 4-day itinerary .
Family-friendly tours are listed on Viator .