Lutzerath lies in the Vulkaneifel, a part of the Eifel known for its volcanic history, geographical and geological features, and even ongoing activity today, including gases that sometimes well up from the earth.

Lutzerath is found on a high ridge (435 m above sea level) framed by dales, woods and meadows, between the state spa of Bad Bertrich and the tourist resort of Daun.

The municipal election held on 7 June 2009 yielded the following results:[3] Lutzerath's mayor is Günter Welter, and his deputies are Roswitha Lescher, Werner Trasser and Hermann-Josef Kesseler.

[4] The municipality’s arms might be described thus: Argent a cross gules surmounted by an inescutcheon sable charged with a palm leaf bendwise slipped and in sinister chief three stones Or.

Lutzerath fosters partnerships with the following places: The following are listed buildings or sites in Rhineland-Palatinate’s Directory of Cultural Monuments: The municipality is characterized by agriculture, tourism and trade.