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Lucerne

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Lilu Light Festival Lucerne

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Hotel Central Luzern

Hotel Beau Séjour Lucerne

Boutique Hotel Anker

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One of Switzerland's prettiest cities, Lucerne is a medieval Swiss town known for its beautiful cobalt lake, well-preserved architecture, iconic wooden bridge, 19th century chapels, fabulous Swiss views and delicious Alpine cheese.

While a flood destroyed the original bridge in 1566, the present bridge was built with a granary at one end and decorated with triangular wooden painted frames, unique to Lucerne.

Spreuer Bridge

The Chapel Bridge is a covered wooden footbridge over the Reuss River, built in 1360 A.D. and is accorded heritage status in the city of Lucerne.

Walking along the Chapel Bridge

Dedicated to the Swiss guards who were massacred while protecting the royal household of Louis XVI during the French Revolution, this is one of Lucerne's most-visited sites.

The Lion Monument

Known for an adventure hub, Mount Pilatus towers over Lucerne and is an ideal destination for couples and families.

Mount Pilatus

A family-friendly getaway, the Swiss Museum of Transport is an interactive destination which will take you through the history of transportation in the world.

Swiss Museum Of Transport Lucerne

Accidentally discovered in 1872 by a local trying to build a house cellar, the Glacier Garden is said to be formed during the last Ice Age and is an interesting tourist attraction today.

The Gletschergarten

One of Switzerland's largest Baroque-style churches, the Lucerne Jesuit Church exhibits a towering white façade overlooking the Reuss River in Old Town.

The Lucerne Jesuit Church

Home to the famous painter Richard Wagner and his successors, the Richard Wagner Museum is known for housing his famous paintings, photographs and manuscripts and holding regular exhibitions.

Visit the Richard Wagner Museum

Full of well-preserved buildings dating back to the 15th century, Lucerne's Old Town boasts of cute shopping streets, connoisseur chocolate shops and picture-perfect ramparts overlooking the Reuss river.

Navigate your way around Old Town

The Museggmauer is an ancient city wall in Lucerne featuring nine iconic towers and fortifications, offering a fascinating glimpse into medieval Lucerne. This well-preserved fortification showcases impressive architecture and provides a unique historical context.

Museggmauer

Located about two hours from Lucerne, Davos is famous as the home of the World Economic Forum. It is also a popular ski-resort known for its unspoilt natural beauty.

Davos

Located less than two hours from Lucerne, Jungfraujoch is an Alpine delight with an average temperature of -7.9°C at 3454 metres above sea level.

Jungfraujoch

Located about 1.5 hours from Lucerne, Bern is particularly famous for its fountains, gardens and plethora of historic buildings.

Bern

Located about 1.5 hours from Lucerne, Grindelwad is a charming Christmas-card village in Switzerland. It also serves as the base for climbing the north of Eiger Mountain.

Grindelwald

Located on the first floor of the train station, Tibits is known for serving delicious Swiss vegetarian and vegan fares.

Tibits

Located at Lucerne's Kornmarkt just steps away from the Chapel Bridge, Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern offers a water-front seating with seasonal menus cooked with a Mediterranean twist.

Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern

A water-front terrace seating overlooking the Chapel Bridge, Restaurant Balances is known for its fusion cuisine, grill menu and exotic wines.

Restaurant Balances

Offering a quintessential American menu, the Max Restaurant & Car-Bar is a popular nightlife hub for the locals and tourists alike.

Max Restaurant & Car-Bar

Spread across the beautiful town of Lucerne, Bachmann is a famous local chain serving bakery delights since the last 120 years.

Bachmann

Located at Lucerne's Lowengraben, the Izakaya Nozomi Restaurant is known for serving authentic Japanese cuisine.

Izakaya Nozomi Restaurant

Located at Pilatusstrasse in Lucern, the Restaurant Anker is a pet-friendly joint famous for serving grilled non-vegetarian fare and barbecued vegetarian delights.

Restaurant Anker

Located near the famous Chapel Bridge, Rathausbrauerei is a brewpub known for their freshly brewed beer, idyllic water-front setting and classic Swiss menu.

Rathausbrauerei

Located at Burgerstrasse, the Wirthaus Taube serves delectable local cuisine with a glorious view of the Reuss River in Lucerne.

Wirtshaus Taube

Inspired by the exotic Italian Riviera, the aesthetically designed Portofino restaurant is located at Lucerne's Topferstrasse and offers Italian flavours with a Mediterranean twist.

Portofino

Traditional dishes from across India are served at this stylish venue also pouring Indian wines.

Restaurant GourmIndia Luzern

The Richard Wagner Museum in Lucerne is a cultural landmark dedicated to the life and legacy of the renowned composer Richard Wagner. Located in a historic 15th-century country home where Wagner once lived, the museum offers an intimate exploration of his artistic journey and personal life.

Richard Wagner Museum Lucerne

The Swiss Museum of Transport is a premier destination showcasing the evolution of transportation through interactive exhibits, high-tech simulators, and multimedia displays. Highlights include historic aircraft, steam locomotives, iconic cars, and works by renowned Swiss artist Hans Erni. The museum also features a planetarium and the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, offering immersive sensory experiences.

Lucerne

Things To See & Do

Spreuer Bridge

Famous Wooden Footbridge

Walking along the Chapel Bridge

Also known as Kapellbrucke

The Lion Monument

Famous Rock Memorial

Mount Pilatus

Also known as the Dragon Mountain

Swiss Museum Of Transport Lucerne

Best of Swiss Engineering

The Gletschergarten

Also known as the Glacier Garden

The Lucerne Jesuit Church

Famous Catholic Church

Visit the Richard Wagner Museum

An Artistic Heaven

Navigate your way around Old Town

An Idyllic Getaway

Best Time To Visit Lucerne

All year around destination

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OCT-MAR

Off-season

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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3 STAR HOTELS

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₹27,870

Hotel Central Luzern

₹22,585

Hotel Beau Séjour Lucerne

₹17,847

Boutique Hotel Anker

₹43,180

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