Lucerne

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Central Switzerland

Lucerne

65,000

436 m / 1,430 ft

Swiss German

1 hour (Zurich)

Centrally located, Lucerne is easy to reach. Once you have arrived, you may want to linger in the picturesque old town, which is car-free and small enough to be explored on foot.
Don't forget to stop for a cup of coffee and marvel at the famous covered bridge, the "Kapellbrücke" which spans the Reuss River. And should there be water everywhere, why not take refuge in one of the ten town museums - among them the famous Swiss Transport Museum? Once the rain lets off, you may feel inspired to board a steamboat that takes you to every nook and cranny of Lake Lucerne or one of the nostalgic mountain railways that lift you up high to one of the surrounding pre-alpine summits. But sightseeing is not all there is to do. The people of Lucerne just love to party and this very same spirit has kept alive many different customs and traditions which, together with more recent events, shape the local cultural scene. The new Culture and Congress Center is but one welcome addition to this abundant variety. Once you've enjoyed your day and explored the nightlife, you may appreciate sinking into a soft pillow in a special place such as a room with a view in a five star hotel or your own private cell in a hotel that was a prison not so long ago. There is something for everyone and you will certainly feel at ease in Lucerne, the town with the highest quality of life in Switzerland.