Cruising down Lake Lucerne’s glittering sapphire waters is like being stuck in a beautiful dream. The cool winds soothe your senses while the surface of the tarn doubles up as a reflection of your happiest memories. With a landscape that is eerily similar to the Norwegian fjords, this lake is the fourth largest in Switzerland and is fondly referred to as the heart of the country. The cantons of Lucerne, Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden are bordered by the waterbody and it lies between the mountains of Rigi and Pilatus.

A warm summer’s day in Lucerne is incomplete without embarking on a relaxing cruise across this 38 km long lake. The boats are comfortable and come with fancy bistros, open decks and demarcated first- and second-class sections. If you don’t have a Swiss Pass, you can buy your tickets from the boat docks along the lake. A lot of travellers make the most of their trip to the city by combining the cruise with an excursion to the peaks of Pilatus and Rigi. On the occasion of 700th anniversary of Switzerland, a winding ‘Swiss Path’ was constructed around Lake Lucerne and it now serves as an exceptional hiking route for tourists. For those who love fishing, the lake offers the best catfish, bass and yellow fish in the region. Check out the weather in advance before embarking on this amazing journey.