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Balloon Ride Lucerne

Balloon Ride Lucerne

Enjoy an unforgettablehot-air balloon ride over the city of Lucerne and Central Switzerland. You can choose to take off either directly from the Lucerne Allmend or from nearby locations such as Sempach, Sursee, and Sins. From there, a spectacular panorama unfolds before you: you’ll float over the sparkling Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug, with a direct view of the imposing Central Swiss Alps, including the Rigi and Pilatus. Discover the various launch sites in the Lucerne region and book your local hot-air balloon experience in Central Switzerland.

Starting at CHF 360.-

 

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The highlight of this route lies in its scenic diversity. Flying past the cities of Lucerne and Zug, over Lake Sempach into the Emmental, and along the Central Alps—including Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus—you’ll enjoy spectacular views. Soaring over Central Switzerland, you’ll look directly down on Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug and admire the glistening water from above. Look forward to unforgettable moments over Central Switzerland and discover the region’s fascinating highlights from a bird’s-eye view. Your pilot is looking forward to showing you Central Switzerland from above!

Itinerary & Details of the Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Lucerne

Implementation & Duration

March through October
Time in the air: approx. 2 hours
Total duration: approx. 4–5 hours
2–12 people per balloon

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After landing, you’ll be taken back to the launch site for free on the balloon bus.

Depending on the launch site, flights take place early in the morning at sunrise or later in the afternoon starting around 4:00 p.m.

You can view open dates and available times directly in the booking calendar.

type of flight

Individual seats or
Exclusive tour
Give as a gift or register directly

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Choose between affordable individual seats shared with other guests or book an exclusive balloon ride just for your group.

You can sign up for a balloon ride directly or order a gift certificate, which makes a wonderful gift. Look forward to your balloon ride—your pilot is waiting for you!

Requirements

Maximum weight: 120 kg
Minimum height: 110 cm
Recommended age: 8 years and up

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There is no strict minimum age, but we recommend this ride only for children ages 8 and up. Due to the height of the basket, a height of 110 cm is important so that you can see over the edge.

Highlights

Appetizers & Champagne—
, certificate included

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After a safe landing, enjoy a traditional aperitif with champagne or orange juice and toast to the experience. You’ll receive a personalized certificate as a memento.

Meeting Places & Locations

Various locations
; parking available

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Depending on your preference, as indicated during registration, the meeting point for this hot-air balloon ride is either at the Allmend in Lucerne itself or in surrounding towns in Central Switzerland, such as Sempach, Sursee, or Sins. Parking is available at the meeting point.

Cancel / Reschedule

Free for up to 24 hours at
before the booking

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You can reschedule or cancel your reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled balloon ride.

Prices for Hot Air Balloon Tickets/Gift Certificates in Central Switzerland

Hot Air Balloon Single Seats

Single seats

  • Individual seats in the basket with other guests.
  • Prices:
    1 person CHF 399.-
    2 people CHF 780.-
    3 people CHF 1,170.-
    4 people CHF 1,480.-
    5 people CHF 1,850.-
    6 people CHF 2,160.-
    Show more people Children up to 12 years old CHF 270
Starting at CHF 360 per person
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Exclusive Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Exclusive trip

  • Private ride with no other guests in the gondola.
    An exclusive adventure for you and your loved ones.
  • Prices:
    2 people CHF 1,700.
    4 people CHF 2,100.
    6 people CHF 2,500.
    8 people CHF 2,900.
    10 people CHF 3,400.
    12 people CHF 3,600
Starting at CHF 1,750 includes 2 people
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Locations for Hot Air Balloon Rides in Lucerne

Choose where you’d like to experience your hot-air balloon ride in Lucerne:

When purchasing a hot-air balloon gift certificate, you don’t need to specify your preferred launch site just yet.

• Sursee
• Sempach
• Zug Sins
• Eschenbach LU
• Meisterschwanden

Looking for more launch sites? Discover all the hot air balloon ride options in Switzerland here .

Ifyou have any questions, we’re here for you daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Contact us via chat, phone, or info@flightbase.ch

Reviews

Sandra

05.10.2026

The hot-air balloon ride was an amazing experience: It started with unpacking the balloon and helping to inflate the envelope at dawn, followed by a gentle takeoff and floating along with the wind. The tranquility and the view were unparalleled. Our pilot was friendly and attentive to all our questions and needs. The landing was absolutely perfect and incredibly gentle. All in all, simply spectacular and unforgettable. Thank you very much

Nicola Cohen

03.10.2026

Amazing! Absolutely brilliant from start to finish!

Nicole Pfrunder

03.09.2026

It was a wonderful experience

Simon Burri

29.08.2026

It was just absolutely amazing!
I'm thrilled!

Ruedi Stuber

27.08.2026

What a great experience!

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