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Complete with gable paintings, the covered, medieval Chapel Bridge forms the centrepiece of

Lucerne’s townscape and is considered to be one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe.

A further landmark of the town is the Museggmauer, a wall which, with the exception only of one of its

towers, has been preserved in its original, well-fortified state.

Historic houses decorated with frescoes line the picturesque town squares as they do the

‘Weinmarkt’ square in the car-free old town. Lucerne is a city of town squares and churches. The

Jesuit church dating from the 17th century is regarded as Switzerland’s first sacral Baroque building

LucerneLucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland.

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General Info

Important holidays 2012 in Lucerne01. Jan 2012 Su New Year� s Day

02. Jan 2012 Mo Saint Berchtold

16. Feb 2012 Th Carnival Thursday

20. Feb 2012 Mo Carnival Monday

06. Apr 2012 Fr Good Friday

08. Apr 2012 Su Easter

09. Apr 2012 Mo Easter Monday

17. May 2012 Th Ascension Day

27. May 2012 Su Whitsun

28. May 2012 Mo Whit Monday

07. Jun 2012 Th Corpus Christi

01. Aug 2012 We Swiss National Holiday

15. Aug 2012 We Assumption Day

01. Nov 2012 Th All Saints´ Day

25. Dec 2012 Tu Christmas

26. Dec 2012 We St. Stephen´s Day

Opening hours

Shops/shopping

Monday - Wednesday until 6.30 pm

Saturday: until 4 pm

Late night shopping: Thursday and Friday

until 9 pm

Banks and currency exchange

Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 12 noon

Public authorities and offices

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12 noon / 1.30 pm -

5 pm

Saturday: closed

Canton: Lucerne

Postcode/ZIP: 6000 - 6002

Altitude: 436 m

Population: 75,425

Language: German

Important phone numbers

Emergency calls:

117 Police

118 Fire

144 Ambulance

1414 Swiss heli rescue

General information:

1811 General information such as eg

doctors, theater, etc.

140 Breakdown Service

162 Weather Information

163 Road conditions

187 Avalanche Bulletin

and the twin towers of the Hofkirche form an integral part of the townscape. The figure of a dying lion

which was hewn from the face of rock in remembrance of the heroic death of Swiss guards killed

during an attack on the Tuileries in 1792 is one of the best-known monuments in Switzerland. And

with its 112-metre-long Bourbaki panorama, Lucerne possesses one of the world’s few maintained,

mammoth circular paintings.

Tradition and modernity stand side-by-side with ease in Lucerne, as the town has also earned a

reputation for itself with innovative design. The futuristic Culture and Convention Centre (KKL),

designed by leading French architect Jean Nouvel, is one the architectural highlights of the town. The

KKL is also a landmark of «Lucerne: Festival City» and venue for a wide variety of cultural events

throughout the year.

Lucerne is the ideal starting point for many excursions to the highlights of central Switzerland. A trip

up one of Lucerne’s regional mountains, the Pilatus or the Rigi – the queen of mountains – is a must.

But excursions up onto the Stanserhorn, the Bürgenstock or a steamship cruise on Lake Lucerne

with its many bends and arms are certainly no less worthy. The Wilhelm Tell Express originates in

Lucerne and ferries its passengers to the foot of the Gotthard pass via Lake Lucerne and then

continues by rail into Ticino, south of the Alpine ridge. The «cherry road» leads from Lucerne through

the landscape of cheery trees and kirsch.

Highlights

● Chapel Bridge – one of Europe’s oldest wooden bridges and landmark of Lucerne, faithfully

restored to its original design after a serious fire.

● Culture and Convention Centre of Lucerne (KKL) – unites a large concert auditorium, the

convention centre and the art museum under its imposing roof.

● Swiss Museum of Transport – one of the most diverse museums in Europe for transport and

communication, and the most-frequented museum in Switzerland. Has its own IMAX cinema on

site.

● Lake Lucerne – the scenic beauty of the lake can be discovered on the many different cruises

offered by paddlewheel steamers and motor vessels.

● Pilatus, Rigi, Stanserhorn – excursion mountains made accessible by cableways, offering up

picture-book panoramas of the regions around Lucerne.

Top Events

● Lucerne Festival – several concert series of classical music of a world-class standard, held

throughout the year (Easter, summer, November).

● Luzerner Fasnacht – one of the most original and colourful carnival events in Switzerland

(February).

● «Fumetto» International Comics Festival – presents comic art from the avant-garde and

independent scene every spring (April).

● Blue Balls Festival – an important music festival in Switzerland. International stars take to the

stage in lakeside venues and in the Culture and Convention Centre (July).

● Summer Night Festival (Luzernfest) – music and stands around the lakeside as well as

magnificent fireworks attract tens of thousands of eager onlookers from throughout Switzerland

to Lucerne (August).

● Lucerne Blues Festival – every year aficionados of culture and music lovers eagerly await the

release of the programme for the Blues Festival in the Grand Casino Lucerne (November).


A perfect day in Lucerne.Lucerne has everything you could wish for in a city. A picturesque lakeside setting, against an impressive mountain backdrop. Architectural gems, such as the celebrated KKL Luzern by avant-garde architect Jean Nouvel. But also centuries-old sights, such as the most-photographed subject in Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge – and of course top-quality museums, theatres and festivals.

10:00The grand finale: the “Golden Round Trip”

At 8.30am the first gondola glides out of Kriens up to the heights.

Half an hour later you reach the summit: the 2,132-metre Pilatus,

a mountain swathed in legend that offers breathtaking views of

Lake Lucerne, the Alps and the city of Lucerne itself. You then

ride on the world’s steepest funicular down to Alpnachstad, before

gliding on a boat back to Lucerne. The popular “Golden Round

Trip” is without doubt one of the region’s tourist highlights – and guarantees a morning packed with

adventure.

11:00A well-deserved coffee break

At every step in the beautiful city of Lucerne, new treats are

waiting to be discovered. But all this beauty can take its toll: it’s

important to give yourself plenty of breaks, too. A good place to

stop is the Brasserie of the Ameron Hotel Flora, which has

become a popular spot for visitors who enjoy unfussy style

twinned with good quality. That’s true of the menu and everything

else here – starting with the deliciously seductive aroma of morning coffee.

12:00A taste of the world

Just a hop from the Brasserie Flora, the cosmopolitan World

Café at the KKL is a favourite among city gourmets and snacking

foodies. The global gastronomic journey on offer takes in

everything from the traditional local “Luzerner Chügelipastete” pie

to fresh fruit and vegetable juices at the health-food bar and

Vietnamese Pad Pet Kung out of a wok – all served up with lovely

views of the city and lake.

13:00No. 1 in Switzerland

Getting people moving: the Swiss Museum of Transport is the

country’s most-visited museum. Rightly so, for it brings the

development of transport and communication thrillingly to life for

visitors of all ages. Other highlights include the film theatre, the

planetarium and the Swissarena – a vast 1:20,000 aerial

photograph of Switzerland you can walk across.


15:00Tea at the Palace Afternoon tea is still celebrated in grand style at the Palace

Luzern. Every day in the bar and lobby, this traditional hotel

serves tea and cake, English-style – but with Swiss ingredients.

At weekends, the five o’clock tea with champagne, scones, finger

sandwiches and patisserie is a veritable “apéro riche”.

15:30Picasso’s second home

The world-famous Rosengart Collection brings together important

bodies of work by Pablo Picasso and Paul Klee, as well as

rarities by more than 20 other artists from the Impressionist and

classic modern periods. This museum is a must for art lovers,

and an important treasure for a city that is proud to present its

cultural attractions to a wide audience.

17:00Lucerne’s festival bar

Character, individuality and a welcoming atmosphere: the

Schweizerhof, family-owned for five generations, offers the

ultimate in hotel service in a historic building with period décor –

and, in the fashionable bar, top live acts as well as daily piano

music. Home-made finger food is served with the wide choice of

drinks. Welcome to the festival hotel!

18:00Dine in all-round style

A hotel is not just a hotel – certainly not in the case of “The Hotel”.

This luxury boutique hotel comes from the creative workshop of

the celebrated architect Jean Nouvel, who has already

bequeathed the city a major monument in the form of the KKL

culture and convention centre. The Hotel also boasts a superb

restaurant: Bam Bou, which has been awarded 14 GaultMillau

points – and whose French-Asian fusion cuisine has made it one of the undisputed highlights of the

local gourmet scene.

19:30Music to the ears The architecture alone is breathtaking: KKL, Jean Nouvel’s

showpiece with its elegant projecting roof, is a masterpiece of

urban design. The interior is devoted to offering culture,

conferences and cuisine of the highest standard, while the 1,800-

seat concert hall is one of the world’s finest – and the perfect

venue for one of the most prestigious and historic of all musical

events, the Lucerne Festival. This offers world-class classical and contemporary music three times

a year: for six weeks during the “Lucerne Festival in Summer”, in November at the “Lucerne Festival

at the Piano”, and finally for the “Lucerne Festival at Easter”.

22:00A winning formula Lucky prospects: the Grand Casino Luzern, located by the lake

on Europe’s longest waterfront promenade, offers a stylish setting

for à-la-carte entertainment – including not only gaming tables

and slot machines but also a wide range of live performances and

superb cuisine. Switzerland’s most beautiful casino, a neo-

Baroque gem, offers a variety of modern venues, from The Club,

a minimalist bar, to the magnificent Casineum, used to stage all manner of music and theatre

productions, parties and other events – and which from 11pm hosts selected club nights featuring

the region’s leading DJs.

24:00Hotel Waldstätterhof

Quaintly traditional on the outside, wonderfully comfortable on the

inside, the Waldstätterhof is an absolute gem of a hotel. Located

right beside Lucerne’s railway station, it is both contemporary and

stylish for business, and a charming base for a relaxed weekend

in the city. The bright and spacious Comfort rooms and Business

rooms guarantee an excellent night’s sleep.


Current events

05NOV

Lozärn lacht The comedy festival "Lozärn lacht" (Lucerne laughs) takes place

in various locations every November. You can enjoy a great mix of

newcomers presenting an extract of their show followed by top-

quality Swiss and international acts.

COMEDY.CH, Seefeldstrasse 24, 8008 Zürich

10NOV

Lucerne Blues Festival

The organisers of the Lucerne Blues Festival, held in November,

seem to have blues in their blood. The high quality of the

performances has made this one of the world's leading blues

festivals. Awarded the "Keeping the Blues Alive Award" by the

American Blues Foundation in February 2007.

Lucerne Blues Festival, 6000 Luzern 7

19NOV

LUCERNE FESTIVAL Piano

Lucerne Festival is one of the leading international organisers of

classical and contemporary music festivals. Every year, over

110,000 people visit these concerts. World-famous orchestras

and great conductors established Lucerne's reputation as an

exclusive festival venue right from the start. Lucerne Festival

comprises three separate festivals each year: "Ostern",

"Sommer" and "Piano" (Easter, Summer and Piano). Lucerne Festival "Piano", held each November,

features star pianists from the fields of classical music, contemporary music and jazz, with a

repertoire drawn from every epoch.

Lucerne Festival, Hirschmattstrasse 13, 6002 Luzern

23NOV

Lucerne Christmas Market at the Train Station

Visitors will find around 50 festively decorated market huts at the

Lucerne train station. Inside the station hall, protected against rain

and snow, the Lucerne Christmas market is a lovely place to take

a stroll and browse. The musicians up on the stage will enchant

the audience with heavenly tunes, hoping for well-deserved

applause!

Bahnhof RailCity Luzern, Zentralstrasse 1, 6002 Luzern

13DEC

Venite Christmas Market

The 20 or so market stalls from 20 countries show how different

countries around the world celebrate Christmas, its customs and

traditions. Appearing on stage with musical Christmas offerings

are singers and ensembles from a number of countries.

Venite Weihnachtsforum OK, St. Leodegarstr. 6, 6006 Luzern


Architecture

Jesuit Church First large sacred Baroque building in Switzerland.

Commissioned by Jesuits and erected in 1666 by Pater Christoph

Vogler. In the mid-18th century the vault was redecorated. The

chapel holds the original frock of Brother Klaus (Swiss Patron

Saint)

Luzern Tourismus AG

Stadtführungen

Zentralstrasse 5

6002 Luzern

Tel +41 (0)41 227 17 17

Fax +41 (0)41 227 17 20

[email protected]

www.luzern.org

KKL Luzern (Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne)

The imposing masterpiece at the lake designed by star architect

Jean Nouvel comprises a concert hall, congress center and art

museum, all under one roof. The showpiece is the concert room

with the best acoustics worldwide. It is here that the Lucerne

Festival enraptures its guests.

Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern

Europaplatz 1

6005 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 226 70 70

Fax +41 (0)41 226 70 71

Lucerne Railroad Station

After the fire of 1971 the whole station area was newly built. Quite

unique is the transparent entrance hall with the interesting roof,

designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The main

portal of the old train station is today a gate on Station Square.

Luzern Tourismus AG

Stadtführungen

Zentralstrasse 5

6002 Luzern

Tel +41 (0)41 227 17 17

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The Hotel A small corner property built in 1907 has been transformed to the

first luxury boutique hotel in Switzerland by none other than

French star architect Jean Nouvel. It combines spirituality with

elegance and timeless design. Having designed every piece

himself, the furnishing concept bears Nouvel’s hallmark: vertical

lines are drawn in stainless steel and horizontal ones in wood.

The Hotel describes a new way of communicating with people and makes its own statement about

today’s world.

The Hotel · Sempacherstrasse 14 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 226 86 86 · F +41 (0)41 226 86 90 ·

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Hotel Astoria Luzern

Like a huge glacier block the spectacular facade splits the

extension building designed by the renowned architects Herzog &

de Meuron in two projecting the daylight into the interior. An

extraordinary interior-design as well as spectacular conference

facilities on the two top floors offer new experience dimensions

for lifestyle and design-seeking guests starting November 2007.

Hotel Astoria

Pilatusstrasse 29

6002 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 226 88 88

Fax +41 (0)41 226 88 90

[email protected]

www.astoria-luzern.ch

Reservation:

Luzern Tourismus

Tel. +41 (0)41 227 17 27

Palace Luzern*****

Behind the hotel's imposing neo-classic façade, stylish suites and

rooms radiate an aesthetic elegance, with the finest furnishings

and fabrics and décor of distinction. All rooms and suites reflect

the same superior standards of refined sophistication – but each

can claim its own unique character. Contemporary interior design

is combined with light and airy spaciousness. The colour concept

was influenced by the hotel's close proximity to lovely Lake Lucerne and the distant snow-capped

peaks.

Palace Luzern

Haldenstrasse 10

6006 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 416 16 16

Fax +41 (0)41 416 10 00

[email protected]

www.palace-luzern.ch

Reservation:

Luzern Tourismus

Tel. +41 (0)41 227 17 27

Chapel Bridge and Water Tower

Lucerne's landmark is considered to be Europe's oldest covered

bridge. It was built in the 14th century and was originally a part of

the city fortifications. The pictorial panels, which were

incorporated in the 17th century, contain scenes of Swiss history

as well as the Lucerne's history.

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6002 Luzern

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Spreuer Bridge Was completed in 1408 as a part of the city fortification. Between

1626 and 1635 Kaspar Meglinger added 67 paintings that

represent the “Dance of Death”. Called the Spreuer bridge

because chaffs of wheat were thrown in the river here.

Luzern Tourismus AG · Zentralstrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 17 17 · F +41 (0)41 227 17

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Town Hall Built between 1602 and 1606 by Anton Isenmann in Italian

Renaissance style and covered with a Bern farmhouse roof for

weather purposes. The open arcades facing the Reuss still serve

Today as a weekly marketplace. The Kornschütte hall above an

earlier trading goods store, is used today as a concert and

exhibition locale.


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Radisson SAS**** The Radisson SAS Hotel Lucerne sets new standards for

contemporary hotel design in the first-class sector in the City of

Lights. The house was designed by the renowned Rüssli

Architekten AG, which is also responsible for the architecture of

the interior design of the hotel. Inside the hotel, centre stage is

taken by light, the element of water, warm earth tones and strong

illuminations as well as translucent and flowing materials. This modern and contemporary concept,

consistently and creatively realised by the architects, runs through all the areas of the hotel.



Hotel Astoria Like a huge glacier block the spectacular facade splits the

extension building designed by the renowned architects Herzog &

de Meuron in two projecting the daylight into the interior. An

extraordinary interior-design as well as spectacular conference

facilities on the two top floors offer new experience dimensions

for lifestyle and design-seeking guests starting November 2007.



Bars

Bar: Lounge at Seeburg

A lounge with a special flair. Cool or animated.

The nights in Lucerne are long. For nightowls with a small

appetite, there is a Midnight-Snack-Buffet.

Lounge at Seeburg

Seeburgstrasse 61

6006 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 375 55 55

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www.hotelseeburg.ch

Bar: Roadhouse Opposite the train station. British style pub, and yet with a

difference. Three floors. Ideal for breakfast, lunch (tapas) and as

a gathering point, as well as for parties, sports events or

concerts. Hip. Cool Britannia!

Roadhouse

Pilatusstrasse 1

6003 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 220 27 27

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Bar: Shine Bar Lounge Cafe

Spacious lounge with Oriental decor. The place to feel well in

Lucerne's Bermuda Triangle. No matter whether by day or during

the shindig by night - Shine always shines!

Shine Bar Lounge Cafe

Sempacherstrasse 16

6003 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 211 26 26

[email protected]

Club: Pravda Dance Club

Pravda is one of the most popular dance clubs in Switzerland and

is located in a large basement area of the hotel Astoria. In a

coolish atmosphere the hottest national and international DJ’s

provide the best parties in town.

Pravda Dance Club

Pilatusstrasse 29

6002 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 226 88 88

[email protected]

Club: Casineum With the wonderful location at the lake and impressive interior

architecture it is one of the most beautiful event venues in

Lucerne. The three elements: Main Hall - Gallery - Club are used

for parties, concerts, fashion shows, Apéros, etc., used singly or

in combination.

Casineum Grand Casino Luzern

Haldenstrasse 6

6006 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 418 56 56

[email protected]

Club: Dancing the Loft

A few years ago, DJ Bobo ruled the former Hazyland! Under the

motto, "We make people happy," the Club has been offering

something for every taste and scene for four years.

The Loft Club

Haldenstrasse 21

6006 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 410 92 44

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Bar: Havanna This bar is justifiably one of the most popular in the city of

Lucerne. They've got everything right here: the blend of visitors,

the lounge area, the best cocktails, the wide range of cigars, the

pleasant staff and - a lot of flirting! In such a delightful Cuban-style

atmosphere, that's just what you feel like doing. For over 25s.


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Bar: The Lounge The Lounge is the meeting place for trendsetters and a constantly

changing catwalk for visitors. If the bedroom is the heart of the

hotel, then the bar is its soul. For travellers, it can serve as an

adjustment zone - a space between the sanctuary of the hotel

room and exposure to the outside world. The social nerve centre

of the hotel is a place for enjoyment and relaxation, either in

armchairs or at the bar, sipping cocktails, chatting and watching the world go by. For locals, it is the

ideal place to leave everyday worries behind.


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Bar: The Blue The BLUE sets new design measures in the city of Lucerne. In an

intentionally controversial manner Chinese-Japanese decoration

elements are combined with items reminding the pomp of the

Louis XVI era. Enormous sake-wine casks and Asian satin stitch

from Tokyo contrast with a large oak wood panel and a black

crystal glass chandelier. The connecting element is the

ingeniously applied colour blue, accentuating the dramaturgy of this new, urban lounge-bar.


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Bar: Louis Bar The unique bar overlooking Lucerne is very popular with people

from their early thirties. Public personalities from politics,

economics and culture are amongst the regular guests. It

features a large selection of Single-Malt-Whiskies and has,

according to the official Lucerne bar guide, the «best Live-Jazz»

in town.


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Club: Penthouse The „place to be“ in the city of lights for already some years! On

the top floor of the hotel Astoria the club offers a stunning view of

Lucerne’s famous city wall and the Old Town. The view to the

starry sky and the oriental-style furniture are the perfect

ingredients to indulge oneself in a “1001 night”-feeling.


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Bar: Schweizerhof Bar

Fine design in a classical lounge style serves to enhance the

ambience of the Schweizerhof Bar. Lighting in various colours

combined with furnishings set not only the mood, but also new

trends. The Schweizerhof Bar is official festival bar on various

events such as the Blue Balls Music Festival or the Lucerne

Blues Festival. It is the venue for diverse events and the daily

piano music makes the sympathetic bar a meeting point for stars, starlets and other trendy people.

Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern

Schweizerhofquai 3

6004 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 410 04 10







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Bar: Radisson SAS Hotel - Luce Bar

Savour special cocktails and other drinks at the 70’s retro-style

Luce Bar & Wine Lounge. Between drinks, we welcome you to

enjoy a selection of Mediterranean appetizers and the excellent

ambience. The sophisticated Wine Lounge with its stylish

furnishings and excellent selection of wines offers the perfect

meeting place for guests and locals.

Radisson SAS Hotel Lucerne

Lakefront Center

Inseliquai 12

6005 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 369 90 00

[email protected]

Club: Nautilus Where Lucerne meets to party! The perfect venue for student

events, gay parties and the alternative scene. The ultimate, most

diverse club in town. Chill out on comfy sofas in the lounge before

hotting things up on the dance floor. Dive into Lucerne’s nightlife

with Nautilus!

Nautilus Club

Inselquai 12c

6005 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 211 07 05

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Nectarbar Trendy bar in Hotel Campari – Overlooks the rooftops of Lucerne.

Nectarbar · Inseliquai 12b · 6005 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 211 07 04 · www.nectar-bar.ch

Schwarzes Schaf This stylish venue in the heart of Lucerne, the "city of lights", is

transformed at night into a musical time machine, where people

get together to have a good time and forget their everyday

worries.

Das Schwarze Schaf · Frankenstrasse 2 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 00 33 · F +41 (0)41 227 00

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City Museums

Museum of History

A vast number of historical objects recount the stories of ages

past. Apart from guided tours of the stockroom, you can carry out

your own research in the display space and view special

exhibitions. The stockroom tours are a completely new and

permanent feature of the exhibition concept where they dramatise

specific themes. They take place on the hour, every day the

museum is open. Professional actors assume various roles and bring to life the world of history.


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Glacier Garden Here, you will encounter lost worlds; there are few places on

earth that portray the history of our planet so clearly. The visitor

embarks on a voyage of discovery from a subtropical palm beach

that existed 20 million years ago to the glaciers of the last Ice Age

20'000 years ago. The Glacier Garden also features some

exclusive relief maps of the Alps and a model of the city of

Lucerne dating from 1792. This is also a lovely location to relax after exploring the Old Town - and to

enjoy the gardens with their alpine plants and sun terrace. As a special treat, you can round off your

visit by exploring the historical labyrinth of mirrors. You won't get lost, but will certainly come out with

a smile on your face.

Gletschergarten Luzern · Denkmalstrasse 4 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 410 43 40 · F +41 (0)41 410

43 10 · [email protected] · www.gletschergarten.ch

Museum of Art Covering an area of 2'100 square meters, the museum has

temporary exhibitions displaying significant works of modern art,

as well as exhibitions from the museum's own collection, with an

emphasis on 19th and 20th century landscape painting and

international art from 1960. The architectural simplicity of the

museum and the sophisticated use of light make every visit a

genuine cultural experience.

Kunstmuseum Luzern · Europaplatz 1 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 226 78 00 · F +41 (0)41 226 78 01

· [email protected] · www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch

Museum Bellpark Traditional objects are surprisingly juxtaposed with contemporary

objects in this museum. While photography is a main theme of

the museum, there are also temporary exhibitions showing

current trends in Swiss art and the latest video art.

Museum im Bellpark · Luzernerstrasse 21 · 6011 Kriens · T +41 (0)41 310 33 81 · F +41 (0)41 310

93 81 · [email protected] · www.bellpark.ch

Lucerne Nature Museum

A permanent biological exhibition shows flora and fauna from

Central Switzerland, and a variety of live animals can be seen in

aquariums and terrariums. Rotating panels show butterflies and

insects from all over the world. Other attractions are an

educational woodland trail with real tree trunks and a mushroom

computer. There is a permanent geographical representation of

the formation of the Alps in prehistoric times.

Natur-Museum Luzern · Kasernenplatz 6 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 228 54 11 · F +41 (0)41 228 54

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Richard Wagner Museum

The former residence of the great composer has become the

Richard Wagner Museum, with many memorabilia from

Wagner's time in Lucerne. The museum also houses an

exhibition of historic musical instruments from Europe, Africa and

Asia, and is considered to be one of the finest collections in

Europe.

Richard Wagner Museum · Richard Wagner Weg 27 · 6005 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 360 23 70 · F +41

(0)41 360 23 79 · [email protected] · www.richard-wagner-museum.ch



http://www.gletschergarten.ch/


http://www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch/


http://www.bellpark.ch/


http://www.naturmuseum.ch/


http://www.richard-wagner-museum.ch/

Bourbaki Panorama

Inside the round building, which underwent a thorough renovation

in the year 2000, you will find the impressive circular painting

which Edouard Castres painted in 1881. It is 10 m high and 112

m in circumference and depicts a memorable episode from the

Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 in which the French Army,

under General Bourbaki, crossed into Switzerland. Since it was

renovated, the Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne has developed into a unique cultural and meeting center

with restaurants, cinemas, museum, an art gallery and shops.

Bourbaki Panorama Luzern · Löwenplatz 11 · 6000 Luzern 6 · T +41 (0)41 412 30 30 · F +41 (0)41

412 30 31 · [email protected] · www.bourbakipanorama.ch

Swiss Museum of Transport

The Swiss Museum of Transport is the most diverse museum for

transportation and communication in Europe. More than 3,000

items are exhibited in a space as large as 40,000 square meters.

The planetarium, which is based on digital technology, takes

visitors on a trip through the vastness of the universe. In the

"Gotthard Tunnel", you can travel into the mountain and

experience the building of the tunnel during 1875. The Verkehrshaus Filmtheatre guarantees to bring

about strong emotions and offer an incomparable film experience. It is the only one of its kind in

Switzerland. With almost 200 square meters, the "Swissarena" displays the largest orthophotograph

of Switzerland from the air.

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz · Lidostrasse 5 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 370 44 44 · F +41 (0)41 370

61 68 · [email protected] · www.verkehrshaus.ch

Rosengart Collection

While the incomparable Klee collection shows 125 paintings,

watercolours and drawings from all periods of the artist's life, the

Picasso paintings all date from the period after 1938,

complemented by a series of early drawings. The museum also

houses important works by over 20 masters of the 19th and 20th

centuries, including Cézanne, Monet, Matisse, Braque, Léger and

Miró.

Museum Sammlung Rosengart Luzern · Pilatusstrasse 10 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 220 16 60 · F

+41 (0)41 220 16 63 · [email protected] · www.rosengart.ch

City parks

Park/Garden: Ufschötti

A public swimming pool a few minutes from the train station. Here

the sun worshippers and bathing enthusiasts frolic. Besides

swimming, such sports as football, frisbee, volleyball and

badminton are pursued here.

Luzern Tourismus AG

Stadtführungen

Zentralstrasse 5

6002 Luzern

+41 (0)41 227 17 17

[email protected]

www.luzern.org



http://www.bourbakipanorama.ch/


http://www.verkehrshaus.ch/


http://www.rosengart.ch/


http://www.luzern.org/verschiedene-001-020707-de.htm

Vögeligärtli-Park Luzern

A picnic sport in the middle of the city, right in the sun or under

shady trees in the park. It is located between the central library

and Hotel Continental Park.

Luzern Tourismus AG

Zentralstrasse 5

6002 Luzern

Park/Garden: Villa Dreilinden Konsipark

This fairy tale castle is home to the music college. English-style

Park with many old trees, a cave and a breathtaking view.

Villa Dreilinden "Konsipark"

Dreilindenstrasse 89/93

6006 Luzern

Old Cemetery Of particular interest is the dragon maze, which was planned by

the Children's Parliament and built with the help of the City

Gardens Dept.



City Tours

The real Lucerne But history has given us more than this. Behind our thick walls

there is something quite noble waiting to be discovered. Discover

the "real Lucerne" on winding paths between Paradiesgässlein

and Süesswinkel, Eselstall and Zöpfli, Reusssteg and the old

mint. There is an unknown and authentic Lucerne just waiting to

be discovered by those with open eyes and ears and an alert

mind.



A chat by the fountain

Water as a source of food, as a safe transport route, water as a

means of propulsion or a space for recreation. We follow the lake

air, explain what the link is between the city fountains and the

Internet platform Facebook and show you how high the Reuss

stood at the highest level in a century in 1910. The city which

formerly had more bridges than any other in Europe is waiting for

you, so dive into the city of Lucerne, the town of the waters. “Water Wise” – The Quiz Trail-Team

Experience As a supplement to the guided tour of the city, we recommend “Water Wise” – The Quiz

Trail Further Suggestions: A cool Lucerne beer, brewed with fresh Pilatus spring-water Lake breeze

and refreshment in the Lucerne lakeside swimming pool.










Façades tell stories

The tour covers everything from monochromatic techniques to

American-style street art, from Seraphin Weingartner to Hans

Erni as well as the campaign to keep Lucerne’s buildings free of

vandalism. Façades tell us fascinating stories about traditions,

celebrations, residents’ professions and family experiences.

Come along and discover another layer of Lucerne!



Classic walking tour

Meeting point: Tourist Information, Zentralstrasse 5 (at the railway

station) Time: 9.45 am Duration: approx. 2 hours Languages:

German / English



A stroll through Lucerne’s Middle Ages

With bells marking the daily routine, the citizens would swear an

annual oath of allegiance and craftsmen ply their trade in the

alleys; towers, bridges and walls were erected, religious orders

established themselves and mercenaries and tradesmen shaped

the city. Women in medieval costumes bring the past to life, with

its smells, sights, sounds and sensations.



Excursions

The Museggmauer (Musegg Wall)

The Museggmauer, constructed between 1370 and 1442, is part

of the historic town fortifications that once boasted 30 towers.

Today, the remaining wall measures 870 metres, is an average of

9 metres high, 1.5 metres thick and has nine towers. From the

wall coping and the four towers that are accessible by day during

the summer months, a magnificent view over the city, the lake

and the Alps unfolds.



The Lake in the Heart of Europe

Lake Lucerne (434 m above sea level) is fascinating due to its

picturesque landscape and historical sites. 20 boats - 5 of which

are nostalgic paddle-steamers - enable you to take round trips

and offer endless possibilities for excursions which can also be

combined with mountain railways along the lake.

Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) · Werftestrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)

41 367 67 67 · F +41 (0)41 367 68 68 · [email protected] · www.lakelucerne.ch

Places To Be












http://www.lakelucerne.ch/

Lakeside Beach At the impressive Lucerne Nationalquai, right in front of historic

hotel complexes, bathers have the opportunity to take a refreshing

dip in the clean lake, to increase their physical fitness, and to

sunbathe on the sun deck or relax in the shade.

Seebad Luzern · Nationalquai, · 6004 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 410 18 12 · [email protected] ·

www.seebadluzern.ch

Ufschötti On sunny days, bathers and sun-worshippers enjoy themselves

out in the open air. Physical activity options include football,

frisbee throwing, volleyball, table tennis and badminton.



Grand Casino Lucerne

The classical building with its impressive rooms is a playground

for events, entertainment and laisser-faire. At the Casino Event

Bar, performances of all kinds can be found: comedy, magic and

music. "The sort of entertainment at its best."

Grand Casino Luzern · Haldenstrasse 6 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 418 56 56 · F +41 (0)41 418 56

55 · [email protected] · www.grandcasinoluzern.ch

Louis Bar The LOUIS Bar benefited from a light renovation and now once

again reflects the spirit of the 30s. As a well-known meeting place

in Lucerne for an aperitif or a drink until the early hours of the

morning, the LOUIS Bar often witnesses spontaneous musical

performances, played on instruments brought by the guests and

accompanied by the bar pianist, Richard Decker. Served by the

charming hostess Vreni Erni, the range of over 90 single malt whiskeys on offer, including the largest

selection of rare whiskeys, is unique in Switzerland.

Art Deco Hotel Montana · Adligenswilerstrasse 22 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 419 00 00 · F +41 (0)

41 419 00 01 · [email protected] · www.hotel-montana.ch

Lounge & Bar suite

Here, refined senses and a range of sensibilities converge. With

tempting dishes, unusual drinks and elegant sounds. Let our

worldly pleasures work their magic on you, and do that in an

ambience with a style found nowhere else.

Lounge & Bar suite · Pilatusstrasse 1 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 210 21 31 · www.suite-lounge.ch

Restaurants

Wirtshaus Galliker (Restaurant Galliker)

A family tradition spanning 4 generations. Best-known for best Swiss cuisine, sophisticated style and

prices, whose history goes back to 1681.

Wirtshaus Galliker

Schützenstrasse 1

6000 Luzern 7

Tel. +41 (0)41 240 10 02



http://www.seebadluzern.ch/




http://www.grandcasinoluzern.ch/


http://www.hotel-montana.ch/

http://www.suite-lounge.ch/

Hotel Restaurant Schiff

An historic property in the center of the Old Town, directly situated

on the Reuss River, affording a beautiful view of the lake and the

mountains. On the terrace or in the "Schifferlaube", or "Skippers'

arbor" under the Arcades, Swiss specialties are enjoyed.

Hotel Restaurant Schiff

Unter der Egg 8

6004 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 418 52 52

[email protected]

www.hotel-schiff-luzern.ch

Restaurant Jasper

Culinary creations, celebrated in style. Our chef Ulf Braunert

(BILANZ Chef of the Year 2006, 16 points GaultMillau) possesses

an intuitive feel for refined product combinations and his full-of-

fantasy dishes sparkle with surprise.

Restaurant Jasper

Palace Luzern

Haldenstrasse 10

6002 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 416 16 16

Kaiten Sushi Bar Sushi is Japan's most favorite dish. In this bar the treats float by

on iron ships, where the guest can serve himself. In addition,

there is also a Take Out Store.

Kaiten Sushi Bar

Kauffmannweg 16

6003 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 410 85 66

[email protected]

Bam Bou Not just a gourmet’s delight, this restaurant is also a visual feast.

The Bam Bou restaurant has a wealth of stunning details. Bam

Bou is undoubtedly Lucerne’s most stylish restaurant. The

sophisticated use of mirrors reverses the order of interior and

exterior. A perfect blend of simplicity, comfort and innovation. The

cuisine of the Restaurant Bam Bou is based on French tradition

and techniques with the added piquancy of Asian spices. An almost breathtaking array and intensity

of Asian-inspired flavours and aromas are predestined to set new trends.

Bam Bou

The Hotel

Sempacherstr. 14

Postfach 6002

6003 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 226 86 86

Fax. +41 (0)41 226 86 90



http://www.hotel-schiff-luzern.ch/html/restaurant.html


Old Swiss House Four generations of the Buholzer family have owned and

managed the Old Swiss House. Today, with the help of a well

qualified staff, the family maintains the tradition of friendly service

and excellent cuisine, for which the restaurant is so highly

regarded.


20 · [email protected] · www.luzern.com / www.oldswisshouse.ch

Stadtkeller In summertime the Stadtkeller becomes a Mecca of folklore. With

exceptionally good food and a unique atmosphere, you can enjoy

carefree hours in the midst of traditional Swiss folklore. Traditional

Swiss customs with the alphorn, cow bells, costumes and

yodeling make your stay an unforgettable experience. During the

winter months, the Stadtkeller becomes a musical venue. There

is music almost every evening, with an emphasis on rock, pop, jazz and blues. There are often good

local bands waiting to be “discovered”.

Stadtkeller

Swiss Folklore- & Musik Restaurant

Sternenplatz 3

6004 Luzern

www.stadtkeller.ch

Reservation:

Luzern Tourismus

Tel. +41 (0)41 227 17 17

Bam Bou Bam Bou is undoubtedly Lucerne’s most stylish restaurant. Not

just a gourmet’s delight, this restaurant is also a visual feast. The

Bam Bou restaurant has a wealth of stunning details. The

sophisticated use of mirrors reverses the order of interior and

exterior. A perfect blend of simplicity, comfort and innovation. The

cuisine of the Restaurant Bam Bou is based on French tradition

and techniques with the added piquancy of Asian spices. An almost breathtaking array and intensity

of Asian-inspired flavours and aromas are predestined to set new trends. The Asian influence is set

to become even more important in gastronomy in general.

The Hotel

Sempacherstrasse 14

6002 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 226 86 86

[email protected]

Restaurant Luce Enjoy a carefree lunch or dinner in our modern, all-day dining

restaurant, Luce. Indulge yourself with a light Mediterranean dish,

prepared in front of your eyes in our open kitchen. During the

summer months, we welcome you to dine al fresco on our patio

and enjoy our cozy lounge, Dedon.

Radisson SAS Hotel, Lucerne

Lakefront Centre

Inselquai 12

6005 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 369 90 00




http://www.oldswisshouse.ch/

http://www.stadtkeller.ch/

Latino Bistro with classical meat dishes featuring Certified Ojo de Agua

Organic Beef from Dieter Meier's farm in Argentina. Old favourites

include Caesar salad, veal schnitzel and much more. Meat, pasta

and fish is delivered fresh daily. Enjoy an aperitif, bottled wine by

the glass or drinks at Latino Bar in the convivial atmosphere.

Hotel Astoria · Pilatusstrasse 29 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 226 88 88 · F +41 (0)41 226 88 90 ·

[email protected] · www.astoria-luzern.ch

Sculptures

Glacier Garden, Lion's Monument, Mirror Labyrinth

The Dying Lion of Lucerne was hewn out of stone on site and

commemorates the fallen Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792

during the French Revolution. The Glacier Garden exhibits glacier

potholes from the last Ice Age, which occured 20,000 years ago,

as well as fossils of mussels and palm leaves of the subtropical

sea region which existed 20 million years ago. The exhibits are

complemented by interactive stations and multimedia presentations. The landscape is literally at

your feet when you view the world's oldest mountain chain relief of Central Switzerland.

The mirror labyrinth "Alhambra", which has 90 mirrors and was originally built in 1896 for the Swiss

National Exhibition in Geneva, is also located in the Glacier Garden.

Gletschergarten Luzern · Denkmalstrasse 4 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 410 43 40 · F +41 (0)41 410

43 10 · [email protected] · www.gletschergarten.ch

Zeitgeist auf Torbogen

Zeitgeist at the gateway. The present station in Lucerne was

opened in 1991, after the old building had been destroyed in a

major fire exactly 20 years previously. The main entrance to the

old station survived the fire and now stands as an imposing

gateway in the middle of the station forecourt. On top of the arch

is a statue by the Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling. It is called

"Zeitgeist".



Fritschibrunnen The Fritschi fountain was erected in 1918 in place of an older

fountain, not dedicated to Fritschi, and was based on plans by the

archivist of the Safran guild, August am Rhyn. On the column of

the fountain are splendid masks of Fritschi and his wife and the

faces of the nursemaid and the servant. Four fools' masks spew

water from goats' horns into the hexagonal trough. The column of

the fountain bears the statue of a standard-bearer.



Shopping





http://www.gletschergarten.ch/






Casagrande The leading souvenir store with several branches in Lucern.

Casagrande

Grendel 6

6004 Luzern

Vegetables/Fruit/Fish Market in Lucerne

Every Tuesday, Friday (only Fish Market) and Saturday along the

right bank of the Reuss River. A true insider's tip!

Luzern Tourismus AG

Stadtführungen

Zentralstrasse 5

6002 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 227 17 17

Fax +41 (0)41 227 17 20

[email protected]

Confiseur Bachmann

Confiseur Bachmann is one of the leading confectioners in

Switzerland. Our products are handmade daily, which guarantees

freshness and good quality, and consist of only natural

ingredients. We fulfil special requests with much care and

passion. Come and visit our “Land of chocolate” at the

Schwanenplatz in Lucerne!

Confiseur Bachmann AG

Schwanenplatz 7

6002 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 227 70 70

Fax +41 (0)41 227 70 71

[email protected]

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