Lucerne
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- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Lucerne (German: Luzern, Italian: Lucerna) is one of Switzerland's most popular tourist destinations. Located where the Reuss River meets Lake Lucerne, the town is picturesque and boasts a rich history.
Lucerne is in the centre of Switzerland, providing an ideal launching place from which to explore nearby attractions such as Mount Rigi and the Rütli Meadow. The lake, Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus provide a stunning backdrop for the town.
Lucerne itself is split in two by the River Reuss. The city is old, dating back to the 8th century, and the Old Town reflects this long history. The most famous landmark is the Chapel Bridge, a wooden bridge built in the 14th century.
Sights and Activities
Chapel Bridge
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) is Lucerne's most famous landmark. Constructed in 1333, it is Europe's oldest wooden bridge.
Adjoining it is the Water Tower (Wasserturm), a 140-foot tall brick tower that's been used as a torture chamber, prison, watchtower and treasury.
The bridge is covered. Inside, it features paintings by Kaspar Meglinger from the 17th century, depicting events from local history.
Cathedral of St. Leodegar
The Cathedral of St. Leodegar is another prominent landmark in Lucerne, easily recognised by its twin needle towers. The cathedral was originally built in 735, and modified in 1633 with a Renaissance style. The cathedral is known locally as Hofchile, or in German as Hofkirche.
Other attractions
- The Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)
- Swiss Transport Museum
- Culture and Convention Center Lucerne
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Hotel Krone | Weinmarkt 12 | Hotel | 92 |
| Hotel Alpha | Zähringerstraße 24 | Hotel | 86 |
| Hotel Ambassador | Zürichstrasse 3 | Hotel | - |
| Hotel Baslertor | Pfistergasse 17 6003 Lucerne | Hotel | 49 |
| Hotel Bellevue. | Seeburgstrasse 79 | Hotel | 77 |
| Hotel De la Paix | Museggstrasse 2 Postfach 6288 | Hotel | 93 |
| Hotel des Alpes | Rathausquai 5 Furrengasse 3 6004 Lucerne | Hotel | 80 |
| Hotel Falken | Falkengasse 6 | Hotel | 78 |
| Hotel Luzernerhof | Alpenstrasse 3 | Hotel | 61 |
| Hotel Magic | Brandgassli 1 | Hotel | - |
| Hotel Pension Roesli | Pfistergasse 12 6003 Lucerne | Hotel | 75 |
| La Cigale Verte Bed and Breakfast, Lucerne | Unterlachenstrasse 30 | Guesthouse | 87 |
| Lion Lodge Lucerne | Zürichstrasse 57 | Hostel | 73 |
| Rigi Hostellerie | Zentrum 4 | Hotel | 92 |
| The Bed + Breakfast | Taubenhausstrasse 34 | Guesthouse | 86 |
| Tourist Hotel Lucerne | St. Karliquai 12 | Hotel | 80 |
| Twins Minbak Bed & Breakfast | Eisfeldstrasse 2a | Guesthouse | 78 |
| Youthhostel Luzern | Sedelstr. 12 | Hostel | 74 |
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