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ℹ️Practical info — Malters
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💡 Tips
- Use Malters as a budget-friendly accommodation alternative when visiting nearby Lucerne.
- The local S-Bahn train connects you directly to Lucerne's main station in just 10 to 15 minutes.
- An absolute must for sweet-tooths is visiting the factory shop of the famous HUG AG biscuit company.
- Explore the flat, scenic cycling paths running along the Kleine Emme river.
🍽 Food
Try the legendary Swiss 'Guezli' (biscuits) freshly bought from the factory shop in Malters.
A historic puff-pastry dish filled with veal and meat-balls, served in traditional local inns.
Enjoy mild or mature cheeses sourced from the farms around the Kleine Emme valley.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The factory outlet provides bulk packages and discounts on biscuits and 'Ringlis'.
Buy fresh vegetables, meat, and eggs directly from small farm shops on the outskirts of town.
Stroll along the river, where wide gravel banks invite you for a peaceful break.
Take a gentle walk in the lower foothills of Mount Pilatus to enjoy nature and silence.
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The municipality of Malters is idyllically located in the Kleine Emme Valley, just a few kilometers west of the city of Lucerne. Historically, the area was long characterized by agriculture before developing into a significant industrial location in the 19th and 20th centuries. A milestone in the local economic history was the founding of the Hug bakery company in 1877, which still maintains its headquarters in Malters today and is regarded as one of Switzerland best-known biscuit producers. The sacred architecture is dominated by the impressive parish and pilgrimage church of St. Martin, built in the 1830s, which towers visibly in the village center. Geographically, Malters gives an optimal starting point for nature experiences at the foot of Mount Pilatus and along the Emme riverbank paths, which are popular with both cyclists and walkers. The municipality benefits from excellent transport links via S-Bahn lines to Lucerne and Bern, making it an attractive residential location. Despite economic growth, Malters has preserved a village character nurtured by active associations and local traditions. The surrounding hilly landscape of the Lucerne hinterland also features numerous farms producing high-quality regional products.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Chrüzhubel · St. Jost · Katholische Kirche St. Martin
- Nearby: Littau (6 km)
- Population: ~7.351
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 94 | 75 | 96 | 98 | 150 | 146 | 152 | 158 | 101 | 100 | 93 | 100 |
Geography
Facts
- Hug company founded in 1877
- St. Martin church built in the 1830s
- Elevation of 513 meters above sea level
- Population of approximately 7351 residents
- Main settlement on the Kleine Emme river
- Direct train connection to Lucerne
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