Places to visit in Kriens

Top Things to Do in Kriens, Switzerland

Places to Visit in Kriens


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Top Attractions in Kriens

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What travellers are saying

  • gafina03
    Manalapan, NJ68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views are amazing and unbelievable. A must do in Switzerland. Coming down the mountain by the cogwheel train was incredible.
    Written 15 October 2023
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  • mercedcampgirl
    Orange, CA1,010 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This simple excursion was a trip highlight during our 2 week Switzerland trip, and we saw some amazing sights. We took a city bus (#1) from Lucerne near the Chapel Bridge through town to the Kriens stop and followed the signs to the Sonnenberg funicular. Hans, the friendliest person we met in Switzerland, spoke no English but sold us our tickets and indicated there would be a slight delay. He took our picture and we took his.

    We loved the slow, clickety-clack ride up on the 100 year old little train...lots of foliage and a great view of Lucerne, the distant lake, the nearby mountains and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Reaching the top, we ran into schoolchildren on a field trip. They asked us to take their group photo by gesturing, as we could not understand their Swiss-German, although one yelled, "Have a nice day!" as we walked away.They were so cute! We then hiked through some farmland listening to cow bells and taking great photos of Swiss cows munching grass.

    We came to a red bench under some trees and ate our picnic lunch. No one in sight anywhere, just a great view and the sound of cow bells. (Please see photos and video.) It was wonderful!
    Written 18 September 2019
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  • CColumbus
    Jacksonville, FL664 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a truly beautiful place. The architecture is outstanding and the main alter is very impressive. Sitting in the pews and listening to classical music from a live orchestra was serene and an unexpected pleasure. I can’t say the orchestra will be there on your visit but we definitely got lucky. We were there on a Saturday morning so it might be a regular thing.
    Written 27 May 2023
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  • Timothy B
    Lucerne, Switzerland624 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Parkbad Kleinfeld in Kriens, is a revamped outdoor swimming park. Out of sesaon it is a public park and in summer sesaon (May to September) it has three pools open to the paying public ( 7chf for adults and 4 chf for children). Set in a park with lying at the foot of mount Pilatus is a 50 meter swimming pool, a natural pool (no clorien) divided into two parts, 5 meter diving pool and a childrens' 'water park. In addition there is a large sports field, beach-volley ball, table-tennis and plenty of green space and trees to lie down. I have been coming here for years and find it a very civilised way to rest and go swimming (accept Sundays and public holidays when it is full)
    Written 9 June 2014
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  • incahueca
    Geneva, Switzerland370 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum is located in a nice park out of Lucerne, at Kriens. It is small and the opening hours are very reduced (14 to 17:00 except on Sunday from 11 to 17:00). This is why I find the entrance fee CHF 10 to high for the little it offers to visiors.
    So, do not bother taking time to get to Kriens for visiting this little museum : better spend more time in Lucerne instead.
    Written 31 August 2017
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  • Tammie
    Northampton, UK8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great bar, very welcoming!! It was our first visit to Switzerland & we was staying at a hotel which was at the very top of a hill. We stopped off to Barrock on the way back to our hotel & we was really glad that we did. The lady behind the bar was so lovely & welcoming, she encouraged that we was welcome to order a pizza from the pizzeria across the road from the bar & that we could bring it back & eat it at the bar with our drinks so that is what we did. My partner accidentally knocked his drink over but she delt with it great & refilled him for free which she really needn’t of done as it was his fault. So we was sitting at the bar with a pizza & drink listening to great music playing in the bar thinking we love this place! I would defiantly recommend a visit if staying in Lucern. To top off our visit we asked the bar lady (sadly didn’t catch her name) if she knew a taxi number to which she responded that her friend could take us. He was more than happy to give us a lift to the top of the hill where our hotel was & he wouldn’t accept a penny off us when we got there. What lovely people! Thank you Barrock! We already want to come back 😃
    Written 6 November 2017
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  • Carl W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The team at Paragliding Luzern took my son and I off the cliffs of Emmetten. We had a great time. They patiently waited for the wind to kick in. The trip was amazing and we'd do it again, any day!
    Written 8 February 2024
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  • Thomas K
    Philadelphia111 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great experience with Marco at Schnauserei (via Traveling Spoon). His pre-arrival outreach was good. We (two of us with three nieces ages 19-24) all had a great time with him, He was funny and made sure that everyone had hands-on roles with the prep, cooking, and even some of the cleaning. The food was delicious and it was nice to get something that was truly local cuisine. When we come back through Lucerne, we'll definitely do this again. Danke, Marco!!
    Written 2 June 2022
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