The Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Museum of Transport) in Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most popular museums and features a significant collection of aircraft and aviation-related exhibits. The aviation section is a highlight, showcasing the history, technology, and cultural impact of flight in Switzerland and beyond.
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Museum of Transport)
+41 41 370 44 44
Fax +41 41 370 61 68
Summer time
- Daily 10:00 – 18:00
Winter time
- Daily 10:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
From Lucerne railway station:
- 10 minutes by bus no. 6, 8 or 24 to the stop “Swiss Museum of Transport”
Timetables: www.vbl.ch - 10 minutes by boat (own landing stage, March – October)
Timetables: www.lakelucerne.ch - 30 minutes on foot along the lakeside prome
Aircraft collection
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HB-XDF HB-XWG HB-XAE 23 HB-JRA U-60 HB-MSC/77 HB-KIL HB-ICC U-288 HB-IRN C-537 HB-FFA HB-LBO – CH-167 A-210 HB-HM8 J-3056 HB-FOA HB-OPR HB-HOX HB-307 32 | Aerospatiale Alouette 2
Aerospatiale Alouette 3 Agusta A109K2 Bell 47G-1 Bleriot XI Bombardier CL-604 Challenger Bucker Bu133C Jungmeister Mudry CAP231EX Comte AC-4 Gentleman Convair 990 Coronado Dewoitine D26 Douglas C-47B Skytrain EKW C3603-1 FFA AS202/15 Bravo Fokker F.VIIa F+W N-20 Arbalete Lockheed 9C Orion Messerschmitt Bf108B Taifun Mignet HM-14 Pou du Ciel Northrop F-5E Tiger Pilatus PC-12 Piper PA-18-150 Piper Cub Scottish AviationTwin Pioneer Spalinger S.21H Willie Farner de Granges WF-7 |
The Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Museum of Transport) in Luzern is a versatile transport and communication museum and the most visited museum in Switzerland. It displays a large collection of locomotives, cars, ships and aircraft as well as exhibits from the field of communication. In addition to the museum, the Museum of Transport also houses a planetarium, the “Filmtheatre” and the “Swiss Chocolate Adventure”.
Aviation and Space Travel Hall
An exhibition hall to sweep you off your feet! Let us take you to exciting new heights, with more than 30 historic aircraft and flying machines and over 300 original artefacts, models, dioramas, experiments and simulators.
Highlights of the Aircraft Collection
- Historic Aircraft:
- Blériot XI: A replica of the plane flown by Oskar Bider, the first Swiss pilot to cross the Alps in 1913.
- Bombardier CL604 Challenger: A luxury jet that highlights the advances in civil aviation.
- Swiss-built Aircraft: Models like the Pilatus P-3 and Pilatus Porter, showcasing Swiss engineering excellence in aviation.
- Swiss Air Force:
- Mirage III: A fighter jet that played a crucial role in the Swiss Air Force during the Cold War.
- de Havilland Vampire: One of the first jet-powered aircraft used by Switzerland.
- Alouette III Helicopter: A versatile aircraft used for search and rescue missions.
- Interactive Displays:
- Flight Simulators: Visitors can experience piloting various aircraft through state-of-the-art simulators.
- Cockpit Access: Some aircraft have open cockpits for visitors to explore, offering a hands-on experience.
- Aviation Technology:
- Displays on aerodynamics, navigation systems, and flight mechanics.
- Engines and propulsion systems that explain the evolution of aircraft design.
- Swissair Legacy:
- A section dedicated to the history of Swissair, including uniforms, advertising materials, and memorabilia from Switzerland’s iconic airline.
Photos Ruud Boots
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