Travel Guide

Lucerne

Switzerland

Best time to go: May–October

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Sights

  • Chapel Bridge – A covered wooden bridge with a water tower and painted panels.
  • Lion Monument – A dying lion carved in rock, in memory of the Swiss Guards.
  • Musegg Wall – A city wall with towers and views over the roofs.
  • Swiss Museum of Transport – Trains, planes and boats to explore.
  • KKL Luzern – A lakeside concert hall with a sweeping roof.
  • Lake Lucerne boat trip – By paddle steamer to Weggis, Vitznau or Flüelen.

Food & nightlife

  • Chügelipastete – A puff pastry pie with veal – Lucerne's speciality.
  • Market by the Reuss – Regional produce along the river.
  • Lakeside café – Coffee and cake with views of Pilatus and Rigi.
  • Old town taverns – Rösti and fondue in old guild houses.

Day trips

  • Pilatus – Up on the world's steepest cogwheel railway, down by cable car.
  • Rigi – The «Queen of the Mountains» with views over many lakes.
  • Stanserhorn – A cable car with an open upper deck (CabriO).

Good to know

When to go
May–October
Getting around
The old town on foot; boats on Lake Lucerne and mountain railways in every direction.
Tipping
Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power
Plug type J/C, 230 V.
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

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