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Explore Lucerne
Lucerne
Lucerne is located in the centre of Switzerland and is best known for its breathtaking mountains, lake and colourful old town. It also boasts one of Europe's oldest covered bridges – the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke).
Plan your trip to Lucerne and discover everything that Switzerland has to offer to make your Women's EURO 2025 summer the trip of a lifetime.
🎊 Lucerne Fan Zone
Celebrate UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Lucerne at the Fan Zone on the Europaplatz!
The Europaplatz is located right next to Lucerne train station and Lake Lucerne, and the Fan Zone will welcome fans and visitors of all ages, from home and abroad, to be part of the biggest-ever European women’s sporting event.
Expect a great variety of entertainment of music, concerts, football skills zones and more. You’ll also enjoy a fantastic selection of food and drinks.
📍 Location
Europaplatz Luzern
📅 Opening times
2 July – 12 July, daily 11:30 – 23:00
🎶 Great variety of entertainment, including a DJ, live concerts and performances
⚽ Football pitch and skills zones
🗣️ Panel discussions
😎 Chill out lounge
🤳 Photo point with a fantastic view of Lucerne and the lake
🍟 Tasty food and drinks
😃 Plus exciting sponsor activations with surprises and giveaways!
Matches that take place during the opening hours of the Fan Zone will be shown on the screens!
The Europaplatz is located right in the centre of Lucerne, close to the train station. Use public transport (train, bus or boat), walk or cycle to get to there!
It is not recommended to travel by car as traffic will be busy around the city centre.
👋 Info points & help on-site
With the abundance of things to see and do in the city, make sure to visit Lucerne's tourist information office to make the most of your stay!
Tourist Information Lucerne
Railway station (platform 3)
Zentralstrasse 5
6003 Luzern
📧 Email: luzern@luzern.com
If you lose something while in Lucerne, visit the local police station where there will be a lost and found office.
📍 Luzerner Polizei, Fundbüro, Hirschengraben 17B, 6003 Luzern
If you lose something while travelling on SBB train services, go directly to a SBB office or visit the online support page.
Sometimes, unforeseen accidents happen. We want you to stay safe in Lucerne so if you are involved in an emergency of any kind, immediately dial 112, the European emergency number, free of charge to receive assistance from police, fire or ambulance service.
European emergency number:
112
Swiss emergency numbers:
Ambulance: 144
Police: 117
Fire service: 118
🛏️ Where to stay – powered by Booking.com
Accommodation guide 🌟
We’ve partnered with Booking.com to help you find the perfect accommodation for your budget and travel needs. From hostels to holiday homes, explore the best options near stadiums and top attractions to make the most of your tournament experience.
Choosing where you stay could depend as much on your budget as it does on the matches you want to watch live. Consider exploring different accommodation types to understand what best suits your needs and booking early to secure the best rates.
Average rates across Switzerland:
- Hostel: approx. €62 per night
- Standard hotel: approx. €235 per night
- Apartment: approx. €300 per night
- Luxury hotel: approx. €535 per night
Location guide 📍
Staying near Allmend Stadion Luzern provides easy access to the stadium, with nearby hotels offering a comfortable base close to the action. Alternatively, Lucerne's city centre has a variety of accommodation, from quaint boutique hotels to more affordable options.
👀 Things to do
• Visit the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), one of Switzerland's most famous landmarks. This historic wooden bridge is part of Lucerne's charming old town, which boasts medieval architecture, vibrant squares and quaint shops.
• Experience the best of the region in one journey: take a Mount Pilatus round trip directly from the city across Lake Lucerne by boat and then ascend 2,132 metres on the world's steepest cogwheel railway. The summit of Mount Pilatus offers an unobstructed view of the Alps as far as the eye can see.
• Discover the Swiss Museum of Transport, the most popular museum in the country. It offers an in-depth look at the history of rail, road, sea and air travel in Switzerland and features several interactive exhibits, making it ideal for visitors of all ages.
✨ Women’s football legacy in Lucerne
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 is a fantastic opportunity to empower women and girls in football and other sports. In Lucerne, football is growing in popularity among women, with clubs actively promoting grassroots and elite women’s football. The tournament will further boost women’s football and youth development in the region.
The city and canton aim to encourage women and girls to engage in male-dominated sports and take leadership roles in clubs through:
- Financial support for innovative, sustainable club projects.
- Football programmes for girls in school sports.
- Increased funding for women in management training.
- Analysis of football infrastructure gaps and development potential in Lucerne.
- Specific J+S training for girls and women only.
- Intensive public relations efforts and collaboration with schools and clubs.