Staying around Lucerne station and Neustadt
Neustadt spreads south and west from the railway tracks, so the exact address matters more than the label. Use Sempacherstrasse, the Zentralstrasse side of the station and Helvetiaplatz to orient yourself. A hotel near the station entrance suits an early departure, while streets further into the quarter give you more of a residential setting between outings.
At a glance
- Best for
- Trains, boats, value
- At night
- Busy by day, quiet later
- Getting around
- Station: trains, boats, buses
- Price level
- €€€
Trains, boats and buses in one place, and a flat five to ten minute walk over the bridges to the old town.
Good for
- Day trips by train, boat or bus
- Arriving late or leaving early with luggage
- A mid-range price within walking distance of the old town
Think twice if
- You want historic streets round your hotel
- You want a lot of restaurants within a minute of your door
- You dislike traffic and trams outside your window
What is near Station and Neustadt
Rosengart Collection
About 5 minutes from the station entrance on foot, this art museum on Pilatusstrasse fits neatly into a shorter afternoon.
Helvetiaplatz
Walk about 10 minutes from the station to this neighborhood square, using the streets around Sempacherstrasse to explore Neustadt.
Inseli
About 7 minutes from the station entrance, this lakeside park is a useful outdoor pause before or after a train journey.
Eating in Station and Neustadt
Look around Helvetiaplatz and the adjoining streets for neighborhood restaurants, bakeries and casual meals. The station is useful for food to take away before an early departure. If you want a sit-down meal, walk into Neustadt and compare opening hours before settling on somewhere.
Getting around from Station and Neustadt
Use Luzern Bahnhof as your main transport reference. Bus line 1 serves Kriens, while trains connect with surrounding towns and longer routes. The station forecourt has several bus boarding points, so check the stop display. From southern Neustadt, allow extra walking time to reach the platforms.
Hotels in Station and Neustadt
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Other areas of Lucerne
Staying around Lucerne station and Neustadt
How close is Neustadt to the railway platforms?
Neustadt covers several streets rather than one compact station block. Check the walking route from your exact address, including the approach to the station entrance.
Can I reach the lake without crossing the old town?
Yes. Walk toward the station and continue to the waterfront, or head to Inseli on the eastern side of the station area.
Is this a useful area for an early train?
Yes, particularly near the station entrance. Check your hotel's breakfast arrangements beforehand, or plan to collect something to take away before boarding.