PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
P
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Pfaffnau
EuropeSwitzerlandLucerne

Pfaffnau

Lucerne, Switzerland · Europe

About Pfaffnau

Pfaffnau sits on the route: 10 minutes from Brittnau, 39km from Mount Pilatus.

Pfaffnau is a town located in Lucerne, Switzerland. With a population of 2,047, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pfaffnau sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pfaffnau to your route.

About Pfaffnau

Pfaffnau is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. In the municipality two different parts are existing, the village Pfaffnau and the Former Monastery of St. Urban.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Pfaffnau

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Pfaffnau.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Pfaffnau.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Pfaffnau?

Pfaffnau offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Pfaffnau?

Plan your road trip to Pfaffnau with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Pfaffnau as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Pfaffnau located?

Pfaffnau is located in Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2277 latitude, 7.8972 longitude.

What is the population of Pfaffnau?

Pfaffnau has a population of approximately 2,047 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Pfaffnau as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Pfaffnau. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
2,047
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Lucerne
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.2277, 7.8972

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

Full driving guide for Switzerland

Tags

EuropeSwitzerlandLucerneTown

Worth the detour from Pfaffnau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Ace Cafe Luzern

The first overseas outpost of London's legendary biker hangout, complete with diner, shop and event halls in Rothenburg near Lucerne: a magnet for petrolhead meets.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Lion Monument

Mark Twain called it the most mournful piece of stone in the world: a dying lion carved into a cliff face commemorating Swiss Guards killed in the French Revolution.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge, built in 1333 across the Reuss River in Lucerne with 17th-century painted panels inside.

37 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Swiss Museum of Transport

Switzerland's most-visited museum featuring an extensive automobile collection alongside trains, planes, and spacecraft.

38 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Pantheon Basel

Striking rotunda in Muttenz where a spiral ramp climbs past decades of classic cars and motorcycles: part museum, part working forum for Basel's vintage-car scene.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Pilatus

A jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Basel Zoo

Switzerland's oldest and most visited zoo, affectionately known as 'Zolli', with a strong conservation focus.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Basel

A cultural powerhouse at the meeting point of three countries, home to over 40 museums, a vibrant Rhine riverfront, and Art Basel.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Pfaffnau

  • 39 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.
  • 48 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 48 kmCircuit BremgartenThe 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
  • 62 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
  • 68 kmGrindelwald & FirstAn iconic Swiss Alpine village beneath the Eiger's north face, with the First cliff walk, gondola, and adventure playground above.
  • 69 kmSusten Pass ViewpointA pull-off on one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes with views of the Steingletscher glacier tumbling into a turquoise lake.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pfaffnau.

Brittnau

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 3,735

Vordemwald

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 1,661

Roggwil

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 3,673

Reiden

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 3,926

Melchnau

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 1,467

Strengelbach

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 4,349

Altishofen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 1,368

Murgenthal

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 3,044

Plan a trip around Pfaffnau

Switzerland road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Pfaffnau

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence