Lucerne Location
Lucerne is located in central Swizerland, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the Swiss alps, notably Mount Pilatus and Rigi. Lucerne embodies what tourists think of when they hear "Switzerland."
Lucerne has a population of just under 60,000 people.
Getting to Lucerne
Lucern has a central rail station with frequent connections to other locations in Switzerland and some international destinations. Lucern doesn't have an airport; Zurich International Airport is the most frequently used by travelers to Lucern.Lucerne Tourist Office
Lucerne's tourist office is under the train station complex:
Zentralstrasse 5
CH-6003 Luzern
Phone +41 (0)41 227 17 17
Fax +41 (0)41 227 17 20
luzern@luzern.com
Lucerne Discount Card
The Lucerne Card, available for durations of 1, 2 or 3 days, offers free pubic transportation within Lucerne and discounts on many other museums and attractions.
Where to Stay
The Hotel Des Balances (book direct) is highly rated for its riverside location and service. Other user-rated hotels are found on Venere: Lucerne Hotels (book direct)
Map of Lucerne
Our Map of Lucerne will let you see the lay of the land, as well as point you toward some of Lucerne's attractions and train station.
Lucerne Museums and Attractions
Lucerne has a small medieval center to get lost in--and there are many museums to visit.
Museums
- Glacier Garden (Gletchergarden)
- Swiss Transport Museum - 20,000 square meters of transportation history and technology.
- Modern Art Museum
- Picasso Museum - the historic Am-Rhyn-House.
- Richard Wagner Museum
- Lucerne Historic Museum (Historiches Museum Luzern)
Other Attractions
Take a lake steamer across Lake Lucerne, have lunch on the ship.
Take a cable car up Mount Pilatus on the world's steepest cogwheel.
Get a panoramic view of Lucerne canton from Mount Rigi.
Of course you can just stroll around the medieval core of Lucerne and cross the wood-covered Chapel bridge first constructed in the 14th century, then see the city ramparts and climb up the watchtowers.
Lucerne Pictures
See our Lucerne Pictures to get an idea of what awaits you in Lucerne, Switzerland.
