The old quarter of Lucerne retains its charm and character with quaint streets dotted with historical monuments, fresco paintings, fortifications and churches. The most famous historical sites in Lucerne are the 14th century Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. Sitting comfortably alongside its history is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with plenty of riverside cafés and restaurants to relax in.
Our opinion
· Lakeside promenades · Riverside dining · Mount Pilatus and Rigi for some wonderful views and excellent walking trails · A trip around the lake on a paddle steamer · The Swiss Transport Museum is well worth a visit, trains, planes, racing cars, motorbikes and bicycles · Picasso museum · A day at Lucerne's lido for swimming in the lake and beach activities · A concert at the KKL
Transfer time
Rail transfer from Zurich airport 1hr 20 mins, 3hrs from Geneva airport.
Getting about
There is an excellent network of mountain railways, boats, paddle steamers, post buses and trains giving you access to all areas of the region and beyond. The Tell Pass offers FREE regional travel and if you wish to go further afield the Swiss Pass can provide FREE travel across Switzerland.
By rail
From Zurich the train transfer takes just over an hour with the close proximity of the Zurich Airport's train station you'll be at you destination before you know it. Arriving in Geneva the transfers does take longer. It is however a direct train that passes along the shores of Lake Geneva and through Switzerland's capital city, Bern, before arriving in Lucerne. If you have some time on your hands why not put yours bags in a locker and have a walk around this pretty city.
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