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Luzern, Switzerland
Lake Luzern mixes old world architecture and scenery with modern art and trendy festivals (Digital Vision)

Lucerne Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Walk across a wooden bridge originally built in the 14th century
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Luzern
  • Ride a cable car up Mount Pilatus and the world's steepest cog railway down.
  • Ogle massive locomotives at the Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Attend a classical or rock concert at the striking Kultur und Kongresszentrum

Lucerne Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Luzern (Lucerne in English) is spectacularly located beside a glistening lake backed by snow-capped Alpine mountains. A manageable city of about 60,000, Lucerne retains an Old World feel, especially along the cobblestone streets or crossing the wooden Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), originally built in the 14th century. Luzern also contains the modern—sophisticated art, cutting edge architecture, and one of Europe's most popular music festivals. When you tire of urban life, nearby hiking trails lead through forests and twist up mountains.

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Hotels

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Grand Hotel National
Haldenstrasse 4
Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 3.0 Miles
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Steigenberger Gstaad-Saanen
Auf der Halten
Saanen-Gstaad, Switzerland
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 19.5 Miles
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Jailhotel Loewengraben
Loewengraben 18
Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.8 Miles
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Attractions

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Verkenrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Transport Museum)
Lidostrasse 5
Lucerne, Switzerland
Distance: 2.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Pilatus
Cable car goes up from Kriens, the cog railway goes up the mountain from Alpnachstad.
Distance: 3.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Picasso Museum
Furrengasse 21
Lucerne, Switzerland
Distance: 2.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Lucerne Vacation Rentals

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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Swimming Pool
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Bedrooms: 3
Amenities: Dishwasher, Fireplace, Oven, Pets OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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