Lucerne
in Switzerland
Lucerne has been stopping people in their tracks for centuries. The medieval Chapel Bridge stretching across the Reuss is one of the most photographed wooden structures in Europe and earns every click. But the city earns its keep beyond the postcard: the old town is compact and genuinely charming, the lake is framed by the Alps on three sides, and the trains to Mount Pilatus and Rigi leave from just outside the station. It is a natural base for the Swiss highlands and an entirely satisfying destination in its own right. Precise, beautiful, and comfortably expensive.
how long to go for
a weekend, a day
when to go
may, june, september, october
holidays
swiss national day (1 aug), good friday (variable), ascension day (variable), christmas day (25 dec)
how to get there
take the train direct from zurich airport in under an hour, no need for a car in the city.
how to get around
on foot, by boat, by train, by bus
nice to know
the swiss travel pass covers trains, buses, boats, and most mountain railway discounts.
local language
german (swiss)
currency
swiss franc
in an emergency
call 112
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