Six Cantons
Region and Map
From the lakeside promenade to the glacier in under two hours. Central Switzerland bundles vastly different location worlds within short distances.
The Region
A region like an open-air studio backlot
Central Switzerland lies in the geographical heart of the country: six cantons around Lake Lucerne, together barely larger than a day's journey. This is exactly what makes it so efficient for productions – an Old Town alley in the morning, a lakeside promenade at midday, a glacier panorama in the afternoon, and the crew still stays in the same place.
Added to this is an infrastructure designed for millions of guests per year: railways, boats, cable cars, hotels of all categories and short administrative paths. We know the region, the jurisdictions and the people behind them – and we open these doors for you.
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Cantons
Luzern, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug – coordinated via one single point of contact
< 2 h
Lake to Glacier
From urban lakeshores to high-alpine location worlds without moving the basecamp
1 h
From Zurich Airport
Direct rail and road connections for crew, cast and equipment
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Point of Contact
All enquiries are handled centrally via the Film Commission – free of charge
Interactive Map
Click on a canton to view its short profile, distances and typical location worlds.
Select a canton on the map or in the list
LU · Hauptort Luzern
Luzern
Lakeside city, hinterland beyond
A historic old town, Kapellbrücke and lake promenade on one side; rolling hills, moorlands and Mount Pilatus on the other. Luzern provides urban backdrops with international recognition and rural motifs just a few minutes' drive away.
- Anfahrt
- Centre of the region
- Fläche
- 1'494 km²
- Bevölkerung
- rund 420'000 Menschen
Typical motifs
- Old Town and Belle Époque
- Lakeshore and shipping
- Pre-Alps and moorlands
- Cultural and congress buildings
The six cantons
Each canton has its own character – from business skylines to glacial basins.
Which region suits your story?
Tell us about the visuals you have in mind. We will suggest suitable locations, clarify access and permits, and support you right up to the day of the shoot. All enquiries are handled by the Film Commission – free of charge and without obligation.