Lucerne - the city. the lake. the mountains
 Lucerne is Switzerland: The City - The Lake - The Mountains. Whatever you expect from a unique city, Lucerne will not disappoint you. The avant-garde, in the form of the futuristic KKL Luzern designed by Jean Nouvel, is just as at home here as historic sights which have survived for centuries. The museums, theatres and festivals make Lucerne a city of culture, which elegantly holds its own amongst traditions and trends. Immerse yourself in this town, enjoy the magnificent landscape, stroll along the quays and don't be surprised when you feel you never want to leave. Lucerne's charm is legendary. Lucerne enjoys a magical setting, Clustered on the banks of the Lake Lucern and the River Reuss with Majestic mountains for a backdrop. Its famous covered chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and the vast Swiss Transport Museum together with the unique ambience are well worth a visit.
Festival city
Lucerne's programme of festivals reflects our motto: The City - The Lake - The Mountains. The numerous musical and cultural events held here are just as captivating as the city itself, plus they are easy to navigate and amazingly diverse. Prefer blues or classical? Comics or theatre? It's up to you. Next, the lake, smooth as glass, is representative of the kind of finely honed, refined sounds that have always characterised the Lucerne Festival scene. Then there are the mountains: the Lucerne Festival celebrates music at the peak of perfection. Orchestras and soloists of world renown delight their audiences at the KKL Luzern Culture and Convention Centre, in its magnificent and acoustically pioneering concert hall. When may we roll out the red carpet for you?
Shopping boutique
Lucerne is such a beautiful place to shop. While strolling down the narrow streets that feed our city's airy squares, enjoy the sheer multiplicity of shops and boutiques displaying all manner of exquisite wares - there's surely something to suit everyone. Something typically Swiss? Exclusive watches and jewellery of world renown, attractive fashions and stylish accessories? No problem. Not forgetting Swiss chocolate! Gather your strength for a shopping expedition in any of our many cafés or restaurants (or recover your strength afterwards!) and congratulate yourself on the fact that you don't have to carry what you've bought very far. In Lucerne, everything is to hand, and the old-town centre is car-free. Shopping can't possibly be any more beautiful than this.
Essence of switzerland
Lucerne acts as a gateway to a very special part of the world: Central Switzerland. And when we say Central, we really mean Central. From the historic Rütli Meadow and the perpetual snow on Mt. Titlis to Lucerne's landmark mountain, Mt. Pilatus, and the famous locations on the Lucerne Riviera, everything is within easy reach - even in winter. Mould-breaking designers and engineers gave Mt. Pilatus the world's steepest cog-railway, Mt. Rigi Europe's first mountain railway and Mt. Titlis the Rotair, an aerial cableway with a rotating cabin. Welcome to the heart of Switzerland, the region around which everything else revolves.
How to get there
Public Transport: Lucerne is situated at the important North-South axis and is excellently connected through the Swiss rail system. Direct express trains link Lucerne with the international airports in Zürich, Basel and Geneva.
By car: Lucerne is situated at the national highway A2. A dense network of excellent national and major roads link Lucerne with all important centers of Switzerland and the neighboring countries.
Other/Air: The international airports of Zürich, Basel and Geneva are only a few hours by car from Lucerne and are easily reached by direct express trains.
What to do :
There is much more to do than sightseeing in Lucerne. The people of Lucerne just love to party and this very same spirit has kept alive may different customs and traditions like the Lucerne Carnival, which shapes the local cultural scene.
No doubt, Lucerne is called – a city to fall in love with – arrive as a stranger and leave as a friend !!
Take a walking tour and visit the Kapellbrucke, the imposing watchtower, The Chapel Bridge and the haunting monument to Swiss martyrs- the Lion’s Monument.
The Rail and Transport Museum, the most comprehensive traffic museum in Europe where an experience oriented show unfolds that story of the development of all forms of traffic and communication. Experience some of the world’s most breathtaking sights in needle sharp focus on a gigantic 19 x 25m screen at the IMAX theatre.
Mt. Titlis : Travel to Engelberg an hour away from Lucerne to Mt. Titlis, a unique snow and glacier paradise and the highest mountain excursion in Central Switzerland. Attractions include a ride on the Rotair, the world’s first revolving cablecar, the Fun Lift, Ice Flyer Chair Lift ,the Ice grotto, Panorama and video room Toporama, Glacier path- “Stotzigegg”, Karaoke, Nostalgic Photo studio, souvenir-shop and of course skiing and snowboarding year round.
Mt. Pilatus : Board the lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from June to end of September). During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Return to Lucerne.
The home mountain of Lucerne – discover the dragon mountain, the fascinating world of legends and traditions. Experience the romantic boat trip across the lake from Lucerne. The Unique ascent on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (48% gradient) to Pilatus Kulm and then the silent descent by arial tramway and panaromic gondolas back to Lucerne : the “ Golden Roundrip” will remain an unforgettable memory. |
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