LucernevsZermatt
Can't decide between Lucerne and Zermatt? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Lucerne
Lucerne is a picture-perfect Swiss city where medieval architecture meets stunning Alpine scenery. Set on the shores of Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus as a backdrop, this charming town offers covered bridges, cobblestone squares, and easy mountain excursions.
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Zermatt
Zermatt is the car-free resort town at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn. This Alpine paradise offers year-round skiing on the highest slopes in Europe, world-class hiking, charming wooden chalets, and views of one of the planet's most recognizable mountains.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Lucerne offers Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne Cruises
Zermatt offers Matterhorn Views, Gornergrat Railway, Glacier Paradise
Food & Dining
Lucerne is famous for its local dining scene
Zermatt is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Lucerne offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Zermatt offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to October
June to September (hiking), December to April (skiing)
Weather
Summer: 23°C, Winter: 2°C
Summer: 18°C, Winter: -5°C
Top Attractions in Lucerne
- 1Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
- 2Lion Monument
- 3Lake Lucerne Cruises
- 4Mount Pilatus
- 5Old Town
- 6Mount Rigi
Top Attractions in Zermatt
- 1Matterhorn Views
- 2Gornergrat Railway
- 3Glacier Paradise
- 4Car-Free Village
- 5Year-Round Skiing
- 6Five Lakes Walk
Lucerne is Popular With
Zermatt is Popular With
Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Lucerne
- 1
Bourbaki Panorama
A monumental 360-degree circular painting depicting the French Eastern Army's internment in Switzerland during the Franco-Prussian War.
- 2
Natur-Museum Luzern
A charming natural history museum focusing on the wildlife, geology, and ecology of central Switzerland.
Trésors Cachés à Zermatt
- 1
Hinterdorf (Old Village)
A maze of tiny, centuries-old wooden barns and granaries (called 'mazots') huddled together behind the main street.
- 2
Gornerschlucht (Gorner Gorge)
A dramatic, narrow gorge carved by the glacial Gornera river, featuring wooden walkways and bridges over turquoise waters.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Lucerne
Altstadt (Old Town)
The historic heart of Lucerne, divided by the Reuss River into the more commercial Kleinstadt and the quieter, hill-backed Altstadt.
Neustadt & Bahnhofviertel
The modern city center revolving around the main train station (Bahnhof Luzern).
Meilleurs Quartiers à Zermatt
Zermatt Dorf (Village Center)
The historic heart of Zermatt, centered around the main Bahnhofstrasse.
Winkelmatten
A quieter, more residential area located on a sunny plateau south of the river Vispa.
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Our Verdict
Both Lucerne and Zermatt are incredible destinations. Lucerne excels in Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne, while Zermatt stands out for Matterhorn and car-free.
Best destination for:
families
Lucerne
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