Reiseführer Luzern
Public Transport Information / Sightseeing / Family activities / Restaurants and much more.
https://www.inyourpocket.com/lucerne
Lucerne is known as the pocket-sized version of Switzerland. History, culture and of course, spectacular scenery come together in a perfect blend that will have you longing to extend your stay. Switzerland’s fourth largest lake is one not to be missed.You can take in a show in one of the country’s finest concert halls and also admire one of the best art collections in Central Switzerland in the same visit (the KKL Luzern) .
Luzern has a curious history as it’s still debated when the city was actually founded. Some sources say the first semblance of a settlement dates back to 840 AD, while others say the city was born much later around 1178.
The Museggmauer and its nine towers are an icon of Lucerne, dating back to the 14th century.
The Chapel Bridge is Lucerne’s most iconic site. It’s an old wooden footbridge, the oldest of its kind in Europe, with a number of decorative paintings all along its interior.
Depicting one of the great tragedies of the region, the famous Lion of Lucerne in its death throes is a must visit. During the French Revolution, hundreds of Swiss mercenaries fighting for Louis XVI were massacred. Many years later, the Lion monument was carved to commemorate those who died. It is a powerful and moving monument and has become one of the city’s top tourist attractions.
The Gotthard Panorama Express is a journey that starts off from Lucerne and takes you by boat and train to Bellinzona, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland’s Mediterranean heart. The first stage is a leisurely paddle steamer to Flüelen on Lake Lucerne, with splendid views of Mount Pilatus and Rigi. The rest of the journey is by train as you wind through valleys and gain altitude to a maximum of 1141 metres, passing through the Alps by the Gotthard tunnel until you finally arrive.
36 lokale anbefaler
Lucerne Station
1 ZentralstrasseLucerne is known as the pocket-sized version of Switzerland. History, culture and of course, spectacular scenery come together in a perfect blend that will have you longing to extend your stay. Switzerland’s fourth largest lake is one not to be missed.You can take in a show in one of the country’s finest concert halls and also admire one of the best art collections in Central Switzerland in the same visit (the KKL Luzern) .
Luzern has a curious history as it’s still debated when the city was actually founded. Some sources say the first semblance of a settlement dates back to 840 AD, while others say the city was born much later around 1178.
The Museggmauer and its nine towers are an icon of Lucerne, dating back to the 14th century.
The Chapel Bridge is Lucerne’s most iconic site. It’s an old wooden footbridge, the oldest of its kind in Europe, with a number of decorative paintings all along its interior.
Depicting one of the great tragedies of the region, the famous Lion of Lucerne in its death throes is a must visit. During the French Revolution, hundreds of Swiss mercenaries fighting for Louis XVI were massacred. Many years later, the Lion monument was carved to commemorate those who died. It is a powerful and moving monument and has become one of the city’s top tourist attractions.
The Gotthard Panorama Express is a journey that starts off from Lucerne and takes you by boat and train to Bellinzona, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland’s Mediterranean heart. The first stage is a leisurely paddle steamer to Flüelen on Lake Lucerne, with splendid views of Mount Pilatus and Rigi. The rest of the journey is by train as you wind through valleys and gain altitude to a maximum of 1141 metres, passing through the Alps by the Gotthard tunnel until you finally arrive.