Team Information

Welcome to the Teams section of the LUCERNE REGATTA — your dedicated resource for all essential information related to team participation in the upcoming World Rowing Cup III in Lucerne (26–28 June 2026) on the legendary Rotsee.

Please check regularly for updates and detailed instructions as we publish more information closer to the event. If you have specific questions or require assistance, our team is here to help.

We look forward to welcoming your team to Lucerne and supporting you throughout the event.

The venue officially opens on Wednesday, 24 June. As a new option, access for trailers will already be available on Tuesday, 23 June, from 09:30 to 18:30. Pre-event training from 10:00 to 18:00.

Pre-event training on Tuesday is reserved for pre-registered teams only and is subject to an additional fee. For registration and further information, please contact us directly.

From Wednesday onwards, the official training sessions will take place as usual:

TRAINING TIMES

• Tuesday: Pre-Event Training |10:00 – 18:00 (reserved for pre-registered teams only)

• Wednesday: Official Training | 08:00 – 18:00

• Thursday: Official Training | 08:00 – 18:00

Access for trailers ahead of the official venue opening will be possible on Tuesday, 23 June, 09:30 to 18:30. Any earlier arrival needs to be coordinated with the OC.

IMPORTANT: Ahead of the 2027 World Rowing Championships in Lucerne, the OC has secured a new trailer parking location that will be used this year already. The location offers more space and offers better protection from theft and vandalism. The access times to the new trailer parking is RESTRICTED.

Access Times:
Tuesday, 23 June: 9h00-19h30
Wednesday, 24 June: 9h00 – 17h00
Saturday, 27 June: per request only
Sunday, 28 June: 8h00 – 17h00

Should you (in case of an emergency only) need to access the parking outside of the official access times, please contact the regatta office.

We are pleased to offer healthy, affordable meals (lunch and dinner) on the first floor of the rowing center at the venue during the regatta in Lucerne. Please pre-order your meal tickets by June 19, 2026. After this deadline, only a limited number of meals will be available at the regatta office. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any additional “last-minute” orders once tickets are sold out.

Meal prices:

• CHF 22 per meal (pre-order by June 19, 2026)
• CHF 26 per meal (on-site, subject to availability)
  (Note: should you pay in EUR prices will be +1 EUR per meal)

Opening hours:

• Wednesday to Saturday, June 24–27, 2026: 11:00–14:00 and 17:30–19:30 (subject to change of schedule)
• Sunday, June 28, 2026: 11:00–14:00 (lunch only)

Menu: TBA

Deadline for pre-ordering meals: 19 June, 2026

All team space options are now fully booked and no further reservations can be accepted.

To ensure that teams still have comfortable areas to relax and meet, we provide a dedicated team lounge in the first boathouse (Athletes’ Lounge), offering indoor space for athletes and team staff. In addition, the Coffee Lounge is open throughout the event and provides further seating and relaxation space for all participants.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you in Lucerne. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Lucerne Tourism is happy to assist with finding suitable accommodation and provides an overview of available hotels at daily updated rates. Overnight guests receive a visitor card, including free use of public transport within the city and various discounts on attractions in the Lucerne region. Early booking is strongly recommended!

For assistance, please contact:

LOW COST ACCOMMODATION

A limited number of rooms has been pre-reserved at the Lucerne Youth Hostel, located within walking distance of the Rotsee. Bookings must be made directly with the hostel. Various room types are available, with prices ranging from CHF 50 to CHF 70 per person per night. Please note that this is a youth hostel and most rooms do not have private bathrooms.

Should you require a visa to enter Switzerland, you will need an official invitation letter from the organizing committee. In order to issue an invitation letter for you or your rowing team, we need the following information from each person. Please send us this information by email well in advance to: info@lucerneregatta.com.

Unsure about the VISA requirements for entering Switzerland? Please check here to be sure: