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Most Viewed Things to Do in Lucerne

  • Mount Pilatus, Lucerne

    1. Mount Pilatus

    Probably the best view of Lucerne and its surrounds can be seen on a clear day from atop Mt Pilatus. In summer there are many hiking and walking trails to explore which will amaze and delight the...   more
  • Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), Lucerne

    2. Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)

    Chapel Bridge (German: Kapellbrücke) is famous landmark of Luzern and, for main opinion, whole Switzerland. This is a covered wooden footbridge and its build over Reuss River. It was named after the...   more
  • Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument), Lucerne

    3. Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)

    During my visit to the city it was raining day and I left my umbrella in the car. Still, it was no reason to skip the famous monument in Luzern. The Lion Monument (German: Löwendenkmal) commemorate...   more
  • Old Town, Lucerne

    4. Old Town

    Next stop, and it's at the oldest Church in Lucerne, which is the small St Peter’s Chapel that was built in 1178, when a Priest was appointed to take care of the population. Inside, it was nothing...   more
  • Vierwaldstätter See (Lake Lucerne), Lucerne

    5. Vierwaldstätter See (Lake Lucerne)

    A visit to Lake Lucerne would not be complete without a cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne. Here you can see houses of the rich and famous, A statute of Christ blessing the lake and a couple of castles.   more
  • Museggmauer (Musegg Wall), Lucerne

    6. Museggmauer (Musegg Wall)

    For a pleasant little jaunt behind the Alstadt (Old City) portion of Lucerne take the time to traverse the Musegg Wall which was built in 1386 and is almost still totally intact. You will be able to...   more
  • Mount Rigi, Lucerne

    7. Mount Rigi

    Mount Rigi is a wonderful place for Tourists. On the mount you will have a brilliant view to the lakes Zugersee, Vierwaldstaettersee. Have you ever visited Mount. Rigi in the moonlight? In the...   more
  • Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church), Lucerne

    8. Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church)

    This beautiful church stands on the River Reuss a few meters from Kappelbruecke. It is the work of Austrian and Italian architects and dates back to 1666. It was built for the Jesuit community when...   more
  • Spreuer Brücke (Spreuer Bridge), Lucerne

    9. Spreuer Brücke (Spreuer Bridge)

    Pictures by Kaspar Meglinger depicting the Totentanz (Dance of Death) feature under the wooden roof of Spreuer Bruecke which can easily be seen spanning the River Reuss not too far along from...   more
  • Rathaus (Town Hall), Lucerne

    10. Rathaus (Town Hall)

    The Kornmarkt dates to 1356, and as the name suggests, it was the city grain market place until the 19th century. Grain was stored in the ground floor of the Town Hall, from 1438. The upper parts of...   more
  • Glacier Gardens, Lucerne

    11. Glacier Gardens

    Glacier Garden was discovered in 1872 near the Lion Monument. Here, you will encounter lost worlds; there are few places on earth that portray the history of our planet so clearly . Take a voyage of...   more
  • Outside Lucerne, Lucerne

    12. Outside Lucerne

    to see a nice mountain-place I recommend you to go to Engelberg from where you can go to Mt.titlis, in winter you can go skiing (alpin and nordic way) and in summer hiking/walking and...   more
  • Museums, Lucerne

    13. Museums

    A popular museum in Lucerne exhibiting some collections of Swiss transports such as locomotives, automobiles, ships and aircraft. There are also exhibits about communications.Besides the exhibitions,...   more
  • Hofkirche (Abbey Court Church), Lucerne

    14. Hofkirche (Abbey Court Church)

    Built on the site of Lucerne's first monastery (which can be traced back to the 8th century) and which was gutted by fire in the 12th century, the Hofkirche is the one with the twin spires which can...   more
  • Fountains, Lucerne

    15. Fountains

    Here we are in another old area of Lucerne. We have walked here from where the "River Spike's" are, along Burgerstrasse to what looks like a square with a Fountain. It's another interesting fountain...   more
  • Shopping, Lucerne

    16. Shopping

    Ah! Ha! I see a Gift shop and it is HUGE! Well, seeing we are here, we will go inside and have a look. I needed some swiss Souvenir's, and this shop looked very well stocked! In we went and straight...   more
  • Franziskanerkirche, Lucerne

    17. Franziskanerkirche

    Unfortunately I was unable to see inside the Franziskanerkirche but I was impressed by its exterior frescoes and even more so by its fountain outside with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The...   more
  • Bourbaki Panorama, Lucerne

    18. Bourbaki Panorama

    The Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne is one of the world’s few panorama paintings still existing. Inside the round building you will find the impressive circular painting which Edouard Castres painted in...   more
  • Culture and Convention Centre, Lucerne

    19. Culture and Convention Centre

    KKL-Kultur und Kongreszenrum Luzern This modern building is owned by the Foundation(CCC), which is responsible for the overall orientation of the KKL Luzern. The Foundation holds the majority of the...   more
  • Events, Lucerne

    20. Events

    Once in a year the rowing world has a view on Lucerne, when the Rotseeregatta takes place. Great scenery and interesting races makes it a special day for rowers! It´s the race to qualify for Olympia...   more
  • Alpineum 3D Alpen Panorama, Lucerne

    21. Alpineum 3D Alpen Panorama

    This is a musem opposite the Lion monument which features a huge mural painted well over a century ago by a father and son team, Ernst Hodel Snr. and Ernst...   more
  • Stansstad, Lucerne

    22. Stansstad

    Stansstad is a picturesque town on Lake Lucerne which is home to approx. 5000 people. It has over 50 business in operation and an unemployment rate of less than...   more
  • Schweizerhof, Lucerne

    23. Schweizerhof

    The Hotel Schweizerhof is one of the grand old ladies of the hotels of Lucerne. Built in the 1850's it was sold to the Hauser family in 1866 and is today being...   more
  • Old Swiss House, Lucerne

    24. Old Swiss House

    The Old Swiss House near the Lion of Lucerne is a truly historical building dating back to 1858. It was turned into a restaurant by the Bulholz family in...   more
  • Flowers in the street, Lucerne

    25. Flowers in the street

    If you go for a ride on the little blue and white train/bus you will go past this wonderful display of floral art in the centre of the city at one of the major...   more

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