About Lucerne - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland with a population of 60,274 inhabitants (31 December 2003), the capital of the canton of Lucerne. The city is situated on Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).

There is a foundation document of the city, but it is mentioned in 840 as "Luciaria", the name comes from a monastery of St. Leodegar, founded around the year 730.

Opening the road through St. Gotthard Pass in the thirteenth century made Lucerne into an important trading center. Acquired by the Habsburgs in 1291, he joined the Swiss Confederation in 1332. Lucerne was the capital of the Swiss Republic in 1798.

Reuss River flows into the lake, which is why there are several bridges in the city. The most famous is the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge 204 meters long, built in 1333, although it had to be replaced in 1993 after a fire. Tower Bridge passes octagon-shaped water (Wasserturm), a thirteenth-century fortification. Bridge with its Tower is the city emblem.

Swiss Transport Museum is a museum impressively large, with exhibits from all areas of transport, including locomotives, wagons, automobiles, ships and aircraft.

Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne, the lake was built by Jean Nouvel. The Center is one of the most important concert halls in the world (sound: Russell Johnson). Every year in late summer, there is the famous Lucerne festival of classical music.

Lucerne is one of the most visited destinations in Switzerland. The city is known for its attractive urban landscape and Chapel Bridge. The historic center of town - very picturesque, is the pedestrian area, small enough size to be visited on foot. From Lucerne you can make excursions on Lake Lucerne steamer or train can climb one of the pre-alpine peaks.





Lucerne | Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland with a population of 60,274 inhabitants (31 December 2003), the capital of the canton of Lucerne. The city is situated on Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).

There is a foundation document of the city, but it is mentioned in 840 as "Luciaria", the name comes from a monastery of St

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Ameron Hotel Flora Superior, Lucerne

Ameron Hotel Flora Superior

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Central, Lucerne

Hotel Central

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

    • No transport provided
    Hotel Monopol Luzern, Lucerne

    Hotel Monopol Luzern

    Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

      • No transport provided
      Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, Lucerne

      Renaissance Lucerne Hotel

      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

        • No transport provided
        Hotel Schweizerhof, Lucerne

        Hotel Schweizerhof

        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

        • Hotel Luxury  
        • No transport provided
        Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne

        Art Deco Hotel Montana

        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

          • No transport provided
          Continental Park, Lucerne

          Continental Park

          Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

            • No transport provided
            Astoria, Lucerne

            Astoria

            Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

              • No transport provided
              The Hotel Autograph Collection, Lucerne

              The Hotel Autograph Collection

              Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                • No transport provided
                Romantik Wilden Mann, Lucerne

                Romantik Wilden Mann

                Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                • No transport provided
                Swiss Quality Seehotel Kastanienbaum, Lucerne

                Swiss Quality Seehotel Kastanienbaum

                Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                • Hotel with outdoor pool  
                • No transport provided
                Waldstatterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Lucerne

                Waldstatterhof Swiss Quality Hotel

                Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                  • No transport provided
                  Seerausch Swiss Quality Hotel, Lucerne

                  Seerausch Swiss Quality Hotel

                  Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                    • No transport provided
                    Ibis Styles Luzern City, Lucerne

                    Ibis Styles Luzern City

                    Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                      • No transport provided
                      Seeburg, Lucerne

                      Seeburg

                      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                        • No transport provided
                        Hotel Wilden Mann, Lucerne

                        Hotel Wilden Mann

                        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                          • No transport provided
                          Rothaus, Lucerne

                          Rothaus

                          Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                            • No transport provided
                            Grand National, Lucerne

                            Grand National

                            Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                            • Hotel Luxury  
                            • No transport provided
                            Hotel Grand Europe, Lucerne

                            Hotel Grand Europe

                            Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                              • No transport provided
                              Holiday Inn Express Luzern Neuenkirch, Lucerne

                              Holiday Inn Express Luzern Neuenkirch

                              Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                              • Hotel with children playground  
                              • No transport provided
                              Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora, Lucerne

                              Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora

                              Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                                • No transport provided
                                Des Alpes, Lucerne

                                Des Alpes

                                Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                                  • No transport provided
                                  Seehotel Hermitage, Lucerne

                                  Seehotel Hermitage

                                  Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                                    • No transport provided
                                    Best Western Hotel Waldegg, Lucerne

                                    Best Western Hotel Waldegg

                                    Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                                      • No transport provided
                                      Hotel Bellevue, Lucerne

                                      Hotel Bellevue

                                      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

                                        • No transport provided

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