TOP 5 Reasons to Stay in Kriens when Visiting Lucerne

If you plan to visit Lucerne and are looking for a more affordable but fun accommodation option, we advise staying within Kriens.

This small town hides many popular attractions that are worth seeing. Whether you plan to stay for a few days in Kriens or make it a stopover, you will quickly fall in love with this city and its surroundings. Be sure to add these things to your list when planning a visit to Kriens.


Lake Lucerne


The beautiful lake landscape, crystal water, and picturesque nature attract tourists from around the world. The landscape looks like a postcard, with the surrounding mountain peaks reflecting in the water and swans grazing its surface. Not far from there, there is a 200-meter-long wooden bridge that stretches diagonally across the lake. You can choose a boat cruise with lunch and enjoy peace, nature, and beautiful scenery. This lake will delight all lovers of nature.


Museum Bellpark


This museum will surprise you with its originality. Here, you will see exhibitions on huts, highways, and tunnels. Photography is the museum's central theme, but temporary exhibitions also show popular trends in Swiss art where traditional topics are presented alongside modern ones.


The Sonnenberg


This train, known as the "little blue train," takes visitors in a few minutes to the mountains near Kriens, a paradise for rest and recreation and a favorite place for adventure lovers. This small "sunny mountain," as is the translation of its name, is 700 meters above sea level.


This nostalgic train tour, about 100 years old, will take you to untouched nature in just a few minutes, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the lake and the mountains. Walking paths, children's playgrounds, and picnic areas await you.