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Terrasse am See

Lucerne · Switzerland

Bahnhofstrasse, 2View location

8.8/10Excellent79 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Terrasse am See

The total number of rooms is 21. Those staying at this property may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. This hotel does not offer 24-hour reception. Terrasse am See may charge a fee for some services.

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With a stay at Hotel Terrasse am See in Vitznau, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, just a 1-minute walk from Vitznau Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Wissifluh Cable Car.

This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Chapel Bridge and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Weggis Cable Car. Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night
    • Destination fee: CHF 5.1 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
    • Nearby parking fee: CHF 12.00 per night (164 ft away)
    • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 75.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Vitznau Ferry Terminal 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Wissifluh Cable Car 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Weggis Harbor 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Uferpromenade Weggis 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Weggis Cable Car 4.8 km / 3 mi
Gersau Lakeside Terrace 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Old Town Hall Museum of Local History 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Parish Church of St. Marzellus 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Klewenalp Cable Car 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Kuessnacht am Rigi Cable Car 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH 12 km / 7.5 mi
Seilbahn Brunnen Urmiberg 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Urmiberg Cable Car 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Emmetten-Stockhütte 12.8 km / 8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 21
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR LAKE VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR LAKE VIEWDBL.LK-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR LAKE VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR LAKE VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.LK-SU

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH BALCONYDBL.BL-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: DBL.BL-SU

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  • DOUBLE HONEYMOONDOUBLE • HONEYMOONDBL.HM

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    DOUBLE HONEYMOON

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    HONEYMOON

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    Room code: DBL.HM

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Terrasse am See

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASICDBL.Z1

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    DOUBLE BASIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.Z1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Terrasse am See

8.8
Excellent
79 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
46 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Viktoriya
One of my favorite hotels. Beautiful and very conveniently located next to ferry and cogwheel train.
Breakfast had good options. Room was clean and staff went above and beyond.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Caroline
Fabulous position right on the lake and beside the mountain train. Breakfast was a simple continental but quite sufficient. Toiletries were classy and plentiful. The Hotels past was likely quite fancy and a little bit of a spruce up would make her fabulous again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Jennifer L
Perfect location to visit Rigi. You walk out the hotel and the boat and tram are a 2 min walk. Great food at the restaurant and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend staying here.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Elizabeth
The view of the lake was amazing. We didnt see the mountains due to clouds but there are beautiful walks close by. The staff were super. Exceeded expectations.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Jabran
An incredibly charming, and a well maintained historic hotel. Staff was really nice, and the breakfast (with that view) was something I looked forward to everyday. Also its location is ideal; it's right next to the Riggi train, the ferry stop and the bus stop. How perfect is that?! Got the most stunning pictures right from my room's shared balcony, morning, evening and even nighttime! Easy access to pretty much all tourist hotspots all around Lake Lucerne and other places.

The few things I would recommend:

1. Fix the floor creaking (BUT NOT CHANGE THEM, because they're beautiful). They creak so loud it wakes up the other person in the room

2. Room keys have these grenade looking keychains we were told represent lake bouys. Please reduce the bouy sizes on the room keys so they can fit in a pocket.

3. Maybe hire some staff for the night shift in case guests have an emergency, medical or otherwise.

4. Historic buildings can have plumbing issues. My bath drain kept getting blocked with water overflowing into the larger bathroom.

5. You have an amazing breakfast room. Why not also open it up for lunch and dinner as well? There seems to be a shortage of good restaurants in the area.

Everything said, I cant wait to go back to this charming, memorable hotel again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2025
August
The area and environment around the hotel is absolutely stunning and we really enjoyed exploring Vitznau.

The hotel was clean and where it is situated was really amazing. However, the hotel itself felt like you were alone the entire time with no service. Breakfast options were poor. The room had a construction site that began working loudly at 6am in the morning and the bed was very uncomfortable. For the price, we were hoping for a more comfortable room.

The staff also took our feedback kindly. We were also very grateful for the free car park!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Paul
Great location. Nice hotel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Sydney
My friend and I had a lot of fun in this town! The Rigi Panorama Trail access is right around the corner from the hotel. The front desk staff was super helpful with any questions we had!! Such a cute hotel and great breakfast included with your stay!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Judith
This elegant traditional hotel sits at waters edge with a curved windowed dining area used for breakfast. The view is stunning! I only regret that the weather was cool and rainy and I did not have the occasion to sit out in the Hotel's outside areas. Excellent service and a simply wonderful breakfast--and very reasonably priced. I don't know if I'll be back in Switzerland, but if I am, this is where I am coming. I just loved this hotel and its world-class views!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
heike
Wonderful hotel with beautiful clean rooms. The town was very safe & quiet. I would recommend renting a car if you want to get around easy. Limited dining options during the week off season. Good food but only two or three close by.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2024
moris
The breakfast is the worst by far that I had in a while. Cold room , cold bread and no staff. They have only 1 person setting cold and cheap breakfast items. The hotel is very nice and the location fantastic, they just don’t care about their clients.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Daria
I had an excellent stay at Hotel Terrasse am See. The breakfast was great and convenient, with a beautiful waterfront view from the restaurant. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the room was clean. I would definitely go back and recommend this hotel!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Matthew
Excellent stay. Fantastic location next to ferry and right on the water. Nice breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2024
Josh
Pros: Views and friendly staff

Cons: The hotel was built in 1873 and I think our bed and mattress were original to that date! Hard beds, very loud and squeaky floors, bathroom was not great, just one pillow (and a barely there pillow at that). I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it to others unless everything else in town was booked.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
William
The room did not have air conditioning and was located next to the ferry and train station but if the windows were closed, the noise was not too loud. View was very nice. Breakfast was good. Ate dinner across the street, good meal.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2024
leila
Hottel is very nice sign seeing toward river. Gute personelle
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2024
Geoffrey
The hotel has fabulous views. The beds are comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
Stacey
Beautiful historic hotel on the lake—it is older so no air conditioning or phone chargers—lovely rooms and breakfasts—right next to Mt Rigi transport—would definitely return!
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2024
Abdul
Good location with nice customer service
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
james
Great place to stay. Perfect in every way.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Rohini
Property is at the world’s best location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
A true historic gem with old wooden floors and historic elevator right by the lake offering gorgeous views.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2024
Chris
Friendly staff and quiet rooms.
4/10
Poor
19 Jun 2024
Marjan
The rooms are super basic more o like before Christ time.The furnitures and gadgets in the rooms are so old.
The only thing positive about this place was the location and the fact that is based on the lake.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Donna
The Hotel Am See sits on Lake Luzerne with lovely views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The historical ambiance of the hotel only adds to the charm of the local village of Vitznau. We would stay again in heartbeat.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2024
Faisal

Recommend to couples

Great location - friendly and helpful staff -
Thanks to Anitta front desk staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2024
ZAHID
The location and the dinning area was excellent, but the room furniture was pretty old overall it was a very good experience
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Markus
Tolle Lage direkt am See.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Göran
Bättre läge går inte att hitta om man vill besöka Vierwaldstättersee. Precis utanför dörren går båtarna in till Luzern och bergbanan upp till 1800 m på Rigi. Varför inte ett mineral kaltbad på vägen upp eller ner. Som avslutning på dagen är solnedgången över sjön otroligt vacker och bad finns precis bredvid hotellet.
Hottellet är en del av Witznaus charmiga historia och att uppleva det är roligt. Hotellet är äldre och överallt påminns man om dess ”storhetstid”.
Vi trivdes väldigt bra och blev fantastiskt väl omhändertagna. Det var rent och bekvämt med allt man behöver och dessutom fanns en fin hiss. Utsikt mot sjön är ett måste. AC saknas men brisen från öppna fönster var lika bra. Frukosten var enkel men bra och serverades i det mest fantastiska salen med panoramafönster mot sjön.
Rekommenderas av många orsaker.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Christophe
emplacement du lieu et qualité du pain au petit déjeuner exceptionnels !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Franziska
Könnte etwasansonsten alles bestens,
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Reto
sehr cooles historisches Hotel, man fühlt den Charme der guten alten Zeit!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2025
Magdalene
O.k.
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Caroline

Magisk natur

Plus: Vackert läge! Trevlig personal på hotellet!
Minus: ingen AC, obekväm säng, ingen resturang på hotellet
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Ines
Schönes Historisches Hotel.
Tolle Lage!
Frühstücksraum mit einmaliger Aussicht auf den Vierwaldstättersee.
Etwas renovationsbedürftig.

Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2025
Katrin
Tolle Lage , einfache Zimmer.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Michael
Sehr freundliches Personal und fantastische Aussicht!
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2025
Ueli
Der Aufenthalt war sehr schön, man spürt den herrlichen Stil des Hauses und ein bisschen die Zeit, die an der Einrichtung genagt hat. Die Lage und der Service des Hotels war super. Das einzig Negative; kein frisches Brot vom Beck, nur so gewöhnliche Aufbackbrötchen.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2025
Regina
Es war ein super Weekend wir konnten sehr gut erholen mit dem feinen Morgenessen
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Søren

Charmerende hotel med enestående udsigt

Virkelig charmerende hotel med fantastisk beliggenhed og udsigt. Vi havde værelse 305, og det er fantastisk at komme ind på et værelse og kigge direkte ud på søen gennem vinduerne. Masser af plads og fantastisk udsigt fra terrassen, og dejlig morgenmad, ligeledes med storslået udsigt. Hotellet lige lige ved færgelejet, hvor bådene sejler til blandt andet Lucern, og ved bjergbanens endestation. Der er en terrasse foran hotellet, hvor der kan nydes mad og drikke. Desværre lukker køkkenet klokken 17, og øvrig servering klokken 18. Derefter kunne man godt savne muligheden for at få serveret en forfriskning, men heldigvis kan man købe dette indenfor på hotellet ved selvbetjening. Vi fik en varm velkomst fra en meget entusiastisk medarbejder da vi kom, og var meget glade for opholdet.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2024
Fabian
Nicht richtig gereinigter Raum (Spinnenweben, Krümel), keine eigenen Parkplätze verfügbar, keine Klimaanlage, winzige Badezimmer, lächerliches Frühstück, 20 CHF für Hunde per Nacht (wofür?), winzige Balkone, Restaurant nicht offen.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Joakim

Nice hotel

Very nice location perfect by the lake and nice view. Close to restaurant Riga with really good food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Markus

Sehr sympathisch

Sehr freundliche und herzliche Mitarbeiterinnen.
Tolle Lage, altes stilvolles Gebäude.
Einfach wunderbar.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2024
Luzia
Leider froren wir im Frühstücksraum. Wir mussten die Jacken anziehen! Die Früchteschale wurde erst nach Aufforderung aufgefüllt
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2024
Christoph
Super freundlicher Kundenservice. Hoffentlich klappt‘s bei der Kochsuche. Dann kann man bald in dem wunderschönen Restaurant auch das Nachtessen einnehmen.
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2024
Alexandra

TOOOOOOOOOOOP!!

Poa es war der Traum! ein mega geniales Zimmer mit riiiiesigem Balkon! ein absoluuuter Traum!! danke vielmals! ich hatte ein top Weekend mit meiner Schwester . auch die Einrichtung ist top, z.B Haarshampo und co! top Qualität, man merkt das dieses Hotel Frauen managen :)
Friends_and_family Family

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Terrasse am See
Bahnhofstrasse, 2, Vitznau, Switzerland

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