Lucerne City Guide
Luzern (loot-SAIRN, “Lucerne” in English) has served as Switzerland’s premier destination for tourism for an extensive period. Nestled along the shoreline of a lake (also known as Vierwaldstätter See), and set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps, Luzern held a regular spot on the European Grand Tour circuit during the Romantic era. It welcomed illustrious visitors such as Mark Twain, Goethe, and Queen Victoria. With its captivating old town, a pair of picturesque wooden bridges, an array of exceptional museums, and the renowned weeping lion monument, Luzern boasts attractions that solidify its place on any Swiss travel agenda. Furthermore, Luzern serves as an excellent starting point for exploring the nearby region recognized as Central Switzerland (Zentralschweiz).
Nice to know: The name “Luzern” is derived from lucerna, Latin for “lamp”.
24 Best things to See in Lucerne

Museum Rosengart Collection - Klee, Picasso, Cézanne

Kunstmuseum Luzern

Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)

Peterskapelle (Peter's Chapel)

Fritschibrunnen & Kapellplatz

Rathaus, Lucerne

Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church)

Kornmarkt

Hirschenplatz

Ritterscher Palace

Weinmarkt, Lucerne

Museggmauer (Musegg Wall)

Historisches Museum Luzern (Lucerne History Museum)

Spreuerbrücke

Natur-Museum Luzern

Hofkirche St. Leodegar (Court Church of St. Leodegar) Luzerne

Bourbaki Panorama

Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)

Gletschergarten (Glacier Garden)

Richard Wagner Museum

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Transport Museum)

Mt. Pilatus

Lake Lucerne

Schloss Heidegg
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