Vitznau is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Vitznau was first mentioned in 998. In the 19th centur…Vitznau is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Vitznau was first mentioned in 998. In the 19th century, it became a popular destination for tourism, especially from England; the imposing Park Hotel Vitznau west of the town dates from the 1900s.