Lake in Switzerland

Lake Lucerne Map

Interactive map of Lake Lucerne with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 52°F now🕔 8:42 PM local📅 Best: June, August and September

Summary

Lake Lucerne is a lake in Switzerland. Lake Lucerne is a lake known as a fjord-like alpine lake.

Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Lake Lucerne with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 51°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Lake Lucerne is June, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.

The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 33 mi away. Nearby highlights include Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau and Lake Constance.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Lake Lucerne today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Lake Lucerne

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 47°0′0″N 8°25′0.1″E (47, 8.4167)

Quick facts about Lake Lucerne

TypeLake
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates47°0′0″N 8°25′0.1″E (47, 8.4167)
Maximum depth702 ft
Known fora fjord-like alpine lake
Local time8:42 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring lakes in Switzerland

Sorted by distance from Lake Lucerne.

Getting to Lake Lucerne

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Zurich · 27 mi · roughly 37 min driving
  • Interlaken · 34 mi · roughly 47 min driving
  • Milan · 112 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving
  • Geneva · 121 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving
  • Munich · 167 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Lyon · 191 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Lake Lucerne

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Zurich AirportZRH33 miZurich
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP96 miMilan
Munich AirportMUC183 miMunich
Frankfurt AirportFRA210 miGermany
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE214 miVenice
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG305 miParis
Paris Orly AirportORY305 miParis

Things to do in Lake Lucerne

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Lucerne.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Lucerne?

Lake Lucerne is a lake in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47, 8.4167. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Lake Lucerne right now?

It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lake Lucerne?

June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Lucerne, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Lake Lucerne in?

Lake Lucerne observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:42 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Lucerne?

The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 33 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 96 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 183 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Lake Lucerne?

Popular options include Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau, Lake Constance, Lake Como and Matterhorn.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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