Numerous sites around the lake are of great historical significance for Switzerland: These include the Rütli, the Tellsplatte, the Tell Chapel, the Schnitzturm (Carved Tower) in Stansstad, Neu-Habsburg, the Schillerstein, Treib, the Astrid Chapel in Küssnacht, and Meggenhorn Castle.
Lake Lucerne can be reached comfortably and environmentally friendly by ÖBB nightjet and during the day by ÖBB railjet via Zurich.