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 by Krystynn
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You need a very strong heart to survive in Switzerland. Either that or you must be a distant long-lost relative of the Onassis... Otherwise, like the rest of us lesser mortals, you'd find that the standard of living here is VERY high and you'll need to earn lots more $$$ in order to survive or live comfortably - without being in debt or maxing out your credit cards! :-(((
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 by bugsbunny76
This is only for sommer season. Off-Season Stadtkeller is a nice Rock/Pop Concert Hall with a good lineup and much appreciated by locals.
Realize that wine prices in swiss restaurants are very high. It is not uncommen to spend way more money on wine than on food. If you have to look after your money, drink beer or soda. Or make sure you order the "house wine" or other "open wine", it will be cheaper than a bottle.
In and around lucerne, there are always real "folklore" events, such as ländermusig concerts or Schwingfeste. Aks the locals, the personal of your hotel or the tourist information for a real event, that is visited by locals for the real deal. It will not only be much cheaper, but also a real culture experience.
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Upon hitting Lucerne we were taken to the 'accredited' watch seller of the tour firm we were travelling with. Make sure you shop around as often is the case you are going to the preferred supplier because the tour guide and/or company are getting kick-backs for sales.
In Lucerne you are best to have a look at Bucherer for a guide to prices then take a walk. Incidently, Bucherer often give away free spoons - to collect you need to go to the top floor and walk by the 'extensive ranges' to get it. Get your spoon and walk on after a quick browse!!
Have a look at the major stores then wander around for price comparisons. The smaller stores will often bargain better than the large stores but try your haggling skills not matter where you are. Prices will be similar but some shops may throw in engraving etc for free if you give them the right nudge!! Leave a Comment
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Don't forget most restaurant bills include service so unless service is exceptional there is no need to add anything further. Many Credit Card vouchers are left 'open' expecting the unaware to add a further 10 - 15%! Leave a Comment
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 by rtschneider
Also, we saw what we thought was a castle up the mountain (see the picture) and climbed up there just to find a run down hotel. I don't even think it was open anymore! Leave a Comment
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 by DrewV
Here's the gist: In honor of the Swiss mercenaries killed in France in 1792, the people of Lucerne commissioned the carving of a nine-meter long lion, who as he dies, continues to protect the French fleur-de-lis. The lion is carved directly from the sandstone cliff face, and honestly, it does possess a particularly impressive lifelike visage. Unfortunately, it's infested with hordes upon hordes of tourists.
'Oh, my, that's certainly a big lion, isn't it, John?' one middle-aged American woman asks her camera-toting husband.
'Why yes, it is, dear,' John replies, clearly perplexed that the monument is too big to fit in his viewfinder. He takes a few steps back.
'Isn't it funny that 'lion' and 'Lucerne' both start with 'L'?' his wife ponders.
Click. Wind, wind, wind. 'That is funny, dear.' He readjusts his camera for another shot.
'I wonder if there are lions in the mountains here. I hope they don't attack the bus,' his wife continues to ponder. I am not making this conversation up.
It's a very attractive monument, but the tourist crowds do make it a bit hard to stomach.
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I have been to Lucerne 4 or 5 times and have not discovered any tourist traps.
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- Waldstaetterhof Swiss Quality Lucerne Hotel
Zentralstrasse 4, Lucerne - Hotel des Alpes
Furrengasse 3, Lucerne - Kastanienbaum Swiss Quality Seehotel Lucerne
Sankt Niklausenstrasse 105, Lucerne - Schweizerhof
Schweizerhofquai 3, Lucerne - Hotel Palace Luzern
Haldenstrasse 10, Lucerne - Hotel Diana
Sempacherstrasse 16, Lucerne - Wilden Mann Romantik Hotel
Bahnhofstrasse 30, Lucerne - Hotel Roessli Alpnachstad Lucerne
Brünigstrasse 15, Lucerne - Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne
Lakefront Center,Inseliquai 12, Lucerne - Hotel Goldener Stern
Burgerstrasse 35, Lucerne - Schiller
Pilatusstrasse 15, Lucerne - Hotel Balm Meggen Lucerne
Balmstrasse 3, Lucerne - Hotel des Balances Lucerne
Am Weinmarkt, Lucerne - Central Hotel
Morgartenstrasse 4, Lucerne - Youth Hostel Lucerne
Sedelstrasse 12, Am Rotsee, Lucerne
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