Lucerne Favorites

Favorite thing: Do not miss the worlds steepest cog wheel train going up to 2100 metre to the peak of mount Pilatus. Take the cable car ride from there, and then the bus to the Centre and DO NOT MISS the boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

Fondest memory: Breathtaking scenery....

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Favorite thing: i strongly recommended this hotel . 3 star hotel, located in a very peaceful sport , near lake Luzerne , with good lake view .

HERTENSTEIN
HERTENSTEIN 156
CH-6353 WEGGIS
SWITZERLAND
Tel : +41-41-3901444
Fax : +41-41-3902766

Favorite thing: The Congress centre adjacent to the train station and boat quai is always bustling with activity - day and night. Good place to sit outside at a table and people watch. The newish fountain adds an interesting element and is one of the ffew feature of the town lit up at night too - see night pics travelogue.

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Favorite thing: When I travel the single most important place for me to be is where I end up onstage. Every city I tour to I wonder...what kind of acoustics does this next hall have? Will my voice be heard? WIll the sound be soaked up by the audience and the seats? I have performed twice in the KKL and each time I have had the easiest time getting the best sound to my audience. Not to mention the locals are the most receptive and welcoming audience I have encountered in this area of Europe.

Fondest memory: I think my fondest memory of Lucerne is my last gig at Kunst und Kongresszentrum Luzern with the Pacific Symphony and the Paul Smith Singers. We had just finished selections from the concert version of Porgy and Bess and our conductor Carl St. Clair, motioned to us to do an encore. Now we we all a bit nervous about performing a Spiritual acapella in front of an almost sold out crowd, and orchestra--having very little rehearsal time. But we did it...and got a standing ovation too. It is funny how situations like that move your spirit to do things that you never thought that you could.

Favorite thing: Ok, so if you are like me and had a mental fart and forgot to bring Swiss Francs, do not despair! They take Euro dollars as well. They take all bills (no coins) and they will give you your change in Swiss Francs. We Canadians and Americans have an excellent exchange rate for the Swiss Franc, so it would be worth it for you to get the Swiss Franc before going.

Favorite thing: well you can just come to switzerland for your honeymoon for all you want... the view here magnificant and it just gave you the falling in love all over again - feelings...

nice place to be.

Fondest memory: shopping and also the views. one thing that will always be in my mind forever and ever.

Fondest memory: The Swiss Cultural Show, where I met Lena the Yodeling Lady, who recruited me to play the Alp horn. Unfortunately, I don't think they wiped the mouthpiece down very well and I had a cold for the rest of the trip. But it was fun anyway.

Favorite thing: If you have some time and want to enjoy the old town, the best and only way to do that is to follow the walking tour shown on that map.

The Walking tour is shown in red
The Pedestrian Zone is shown in yellow

The Star sights :
- The Kapellbrucke #36
- The Wasserturm #36
- The Jesuitenkirche #59
- The Water spikes #34
- The Spreuerbrucke #35
- The Musegg Wall #17-25
- The Old City Squares #31-33
- The Rathaus #30
- The Hofkirche #9
- The Lowendenkmal (the Lion Monument) #14

You can find a complete description of all star sights landmark in the « must see activities ».

Fondest memory: The Walking tour takes about 3 hours. I suggest you to start early in the morning (like us) to avoid been push around by the other tourists. And doing that in the morning can free you up some time to do the Mt. Pilatus excursion...

My reflexion...
« We start at 8:00 in the morning and it was like we were the only tourists on the street...and we did have the time to take some pictures...»