Whatever you expect from a city - Lucerne has got it. For example, its picturesque location in front of an imposing mountain scenery by the Lake of Lucerne. Or architectural masterpieces like the famous KKL Lucerne of the avant-garde architect Jean Nouvel. But also centuries-old sights such as Switzerland's most photographed subject, the Chapel Bridge. And of course top-class museums, theatres and festivals.

Lucerne is the ideal starting point for many excursions to the highlights of Central Switzerland. A must do is a trip to one of Lucerne's local mountains Pilatus (dragon mountain) or Rigi (queen of the mountains). Also recommendable is an excursion to the Stanserhorn or Bürgenstock mountain or a steamboat trip on Lake Lucerne. All destinations in the region are easily accessible by public transportation.

How to get there

Lucerne is easy to reach by train, plane (about an hour's journey from the airports of Zurich or Basel) or by car (A2/A4 motorway).