Lucerne LU 443m

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. And we extend a warm welcome to you.

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How to get to Lucerne

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.

For travelling in Switzerland we recommend rail passes by Swiss Travel System.

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 in Lucerne

Visit:
-Chapel Bridge
-Water Tower
-Lion Monument
-Musegg Wall
-Hans Erni Museum
-Picasso Museum
-Richard Wagner Museum
-Alpineum
-Tell-Pass
-Engelberg / Titlis
-Rigi
-Pilatus