{"id":103004,"date":"2024-08-25T17:22:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T15:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/lucern-svycarsko\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T12:22:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T10:22:32","slug":"lucerne-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucerne, Switzerland: 14 Best Things to Do and See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a holiday in Switzerland? Lucerne is one of the most visited cities in Switzerland, and for good reason. In this guide, Lucerne, Switzerland: 14 Best Things to Do and See, I&#8217;ll share the top sights and activities to help you make the most of your visit. <strong>The city is absolutely beautiful, and at the same time, it&#8217;s not yet overrun with tourists like other popular European cities. <\/strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at what to see and do in Lucerne, where to stay, and how to get around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Lucerne_Tips_for_the_Best_Hotels\" >Where to Stay in Lucerne? Tips for the Best Hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Lucerne_Switzerland_14_Best_Things_to_Do_and_See\" >Lucerne, Switzerland: 14 Best Things to Do and See<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Chapel_Bridge_and_Water_Tower\" >Chapel Bridge and Water Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Lion_Monument_Lowendenkmal\" >Lion Monument (L\u00f6wendenkmal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Jesuit_Church\" >Jesuit Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Weinmarkt\" >Weinmarkt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Mount_Pilatus\" >Mount Pilatus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Museggmauer\" >Museggmauer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Promenade_along_the_Reuss_River\" >Promenade along the Reuss River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Lake_Lucerne\" >Lake Lucerne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Spreuerbrucke\" >Spreuerbr\u00fccke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Verkehrshaus_%E2%80%93_Switzerlands_most_Visited_Museum\" >Verkehrshaus \u2013 Switzerland&#8217;s most Visited Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Rathaus_Am_Kornmarkt\" >Rathaus Am Kornmarkt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Schloss_Meggenhorn\" >Schloss Meggenhorn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Sammlung_Rosengart_Art_Collection\" >Sammlung Rosengart (Art Collection)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Wochenmarkt_Unter_Der_Egg\" >Wochenmarkt Unter Der Egg<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Getting_around_the_City\" >Getting around the City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#Where_to_park_in_Lucerne\" >Where to park in Lucerne?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/#What_to_do_with_kids_in_Lucerne\" >What to do with kids in Lucerne?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Lucerne_Tips_for_the_Best_Hotels\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Lucerne? Tips for the Best Hotels <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best-rated hotels in Lucerne, located right in the center, is <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mandarin Oriental Palace\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/mandarin-oriental-palace\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/a><\/strong>, but be aware that it&#8217;s also more expensive. Switzerland is expensive overall.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a budget, check out the hostel <strong>Capsule Hotel &#8211; Chapter Lucerne<\/strong>; a good middle ground is <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Lubo\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-lubo\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">The Lubo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucerne_Switzerland_14_Best_Things_to_Do_and_See\"><\/span>Lucerne, Switzerland: 14 Best Things to Do and See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s now take a look at everything you can see and experience in Lucerne. We&#8217;ll introduce you to the most beautiful sights, as well as other activities that the whole family will enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kaplickovy-most-lucern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chapel Bridge in Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-86655\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kaplickovy-most-lucern-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kaplickovy-most-lucern-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kaplickovy-most-lucern-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kaplickovy-most-lucern-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kaplickovy-most-lucern-1-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chapel Bridge in Lucerne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chapel_Bridge_and_Water_Tower\"><\/span>Chapel Bridge and Water Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main attraction of the city and a place you should head to first thing in the morning to experience it without tourists is Chapel Bridge (<strong>Kapellbr\u00fccke<\/strong>). It is one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was built in 1333 and features unique triangular roof paintings depicting scenes from Lucerne&#8217;s history.<strong> The Water Tower, part of the bridge, served various purposes, including a prison and a torture chamber.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lvi-socha-lucern.jpg\" alt=\"The Lion Monument is definitely among the most important things to see in Lucerne.\" class=\"wp-image-86619\" style=\"width:626px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lvi-socha-lucern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lvi-socha-lucern-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lvi-socha-lucern-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lvi-socha-lucern-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lvi-socha-lucern-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lion Monument is definitely among the most important things to see in Lucerne.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lion_Monument_Lowendenkmal\"><\/span>Lion Monument (L\u00f6wendenkmal)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Twain, who visited the monument in the 19th century, described it in his book <strong><em>A Tramp Abroad<\/em> as \u201cthe most mournful and moving piece of rock in the world\u201d. <\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monument, known as the Lucerne Lion or also the Swiss Lion, was carved into sandstone rock in honor of more than<strong> 700 members of the Swiss Guard who fell defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution in 1792.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sculpture was designed by the Danish sculptor <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bertel_Thorvaldsen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bertel Thorvaldsen<\/a><\/strong> and executed between 1820\u20131821 by Lukas Ahorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impressive lion, measuring ten meters in length and six meters in height, lies wounded by a spear above a small pond. This placement not only adds to the sculpture&#8217;s dramatic effect but also protects the monument from tourists&#8217; touches.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Latin inscription above the sculpture \u201cHelvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti\u201d translates as \u201cTo the Loyalty and Bravery of the Swiss\u201d, which underscores the heroic legacy of this monumental sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Lion Monument is located about a kilometer from the famous Chapel Bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jezuitsky.jpg\" alt=\"Jesuit Church in Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-86603\" style=\"width:626px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jezuitsky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jezuitsky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jezuitsky-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jezuitsky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jezuitsky-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jesuit Church in Lucerne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jesuit_Church\"><\/span>Jesuit Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You definitely shouldn&#8217;t miss the Jesuit Church in Lucerne, the first Baroque sacred building in Switzerland, whose construction began in 1666 and was completed in 1677! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This architectural gem, inspired by the Roman church Il Ges\u00f9, boasts magnificent Baroque and Rococo stucco work, an impressive altar, and unique acoustics<\/strong>, which has made it a popular venue for concerts. Whether you&#8217;re interested in history, art, or music, a visit to this church will be an unforgettable experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/weinmarkt.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Lucerne? Visit the Weinmarkt \" class=\"wp-image-86647\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/weinmarkt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/weinmarkt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/weinmarkt-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/weinmarkt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/weinmarkt-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What to see in Lucerne? Visit the Weinmarkt <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weinmarkt\"><\/span>Weinmarkt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful places we visited in Lucerne was definitely the Weinmarkt, or the Wine Market. It&#8217;s a historic square full of beautifully painted medieval houses, and in the center, you&#8217;ll find a lovely fountain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pilatus.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Pilatus\" class=\"wp-image-86631\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pilatus.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pilatus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pilatus-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pilatus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pilatus-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mount Pilatus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mount_Pilatus\"><\/span>Mount Pilatus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re in Lucerne, definitely head to Mount Pilatus. Our tip: Book a trip from Lucerne via the <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong> portal, including a <strong>panoramic train ride, <\/strong>a visit to Lake Lucerne, and a gondola (cable car) ride up Mount Pilatus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase a trip on <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong>: \u201cFrom Lucerne: Self-Guided Round-Trip Train to Mount Pilatus.\u201d Why via <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>? You can easily cancel it online if the weather is bad.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=3&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=pilatus\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museggmauer\"><\/span>Museggmauer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Museggmauer<\/strong> is a historic city wall in Lucerne. This massive wall, built in the 14th century, is one of the most important remnants of medieval city fortifications.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museggmauer stretches along the northern side of the old town and <strong>includes nine towers, four of which are accessible to the public.<\/strong> Both the wall and the towers are very well preserved and offer magnificent views of the city and the surrounding landscape, including Lake Lucerne and the Alpine peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Museggmauer.jpg\" alt=\"Museggmauer\" class=\"wp-image-86623\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Museggmauer.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Museggmauer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Museggmauer-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Museggmauer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Museggmauer-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Museggmauer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promenade_along_the_Reuss_River\"><\/span>Promenade along the Reuss River <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful promenade runs along the Reuss River (Rus in Czech), so if the weather permits, you definitely shouldn&#8217;t miss it; moreover, you&#8217;ll come across most of the most important sights there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lucernske-jezero.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go for an excursion from Lucerne? To Lake Lucerne \" class=\"wp-image-86615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lucernske-jezero.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lucernske-jezero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lucernske-jezero-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lucernske-jezero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lucernske-jezero-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where to go for an excursion from Lucerne? To Lake Lucerne <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lake_Lucerne\"><\/span>Lake Lucerne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Lucerne, <strong>also known as Vierwaldst\u00e4ttersee,<\/strong> is quite large and absolutely beautiful. You can explore it by paddleboard, steamboat, or even yacht!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed by the lake and only went to Lucerne for day trips, so we went paddleboarding every day. The views were absolutely breathtaking.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=3&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=luzern%20lake\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spreuerbrucke\"><\/span>Spreuerbr\u00fccke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You definitely shouldn&#8217;t miss <strong>Spreuerbr\u00fccke<\/strong>, another beautiful wooden bridge in Lucerne, which you&#8217;ll find a bit further downstream on the Reuss River than the more famous Kapellbr\u00fccke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spreuerbr\u00fccke got its name because chaff from the city mills was thrown directly into the river from it. Although it is less known, it has magnificent paintings inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people know that it inspired the English amateur painter <strong>Constance Mary Hemsworth<\/strong>, so much so that she had a faithful copy of it built at her residence in Monk Fryston, England. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spreuerbrucke.jpg\" alt=\"Spreuerbr\u00fccke\" class=\"wp-image-86643\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spreuerbrucke.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spreuerbrucke-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spreuerbrucke-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spreuerbrucke-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spreuerbrucke-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spreuerbr\u00fccke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verkehrshaus_%E2%80%93_Switzerlands_most_Visited_Museum\"><\/span>Verkehrshaus \u2013 Switzerland&#8217;s most Visited Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be surprised that the most visited museum in Switzerland is a transport museum (that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s a good idea to <strong>book your ticket in advance<\/strong> to avoid queues; you can do this via <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll put the link directly to the entrance below &#8211; you can also cancel it anytime through this portal). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <strong>Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne<\/strong>, you can see historic steam and electric locomotives, including the modern Giruno EC250 train, a unique \u201cAuto Theatre\u201d with iconic cars such as the Lamborghini <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Miura\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/hotel-miura\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Miura<\/a> P400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of Formula, you&#8217;ll be interested to know that there are also <strong>Formula 1 simulators <\/strong>and crash tests, but of course, you&#8217;ll also find models of ships and submarines there. You&#8217;ll even see a model of the International Space Station (ISS) or a rotating \u201cSpace Transformer\u201d simulating movement in space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit concludes with an interactive exhibition dedicated to shipping, space travel, and even chocolate production, which you probably wouldn&#8217;t expect in a transport museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=1&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=Verkehrshaus\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rathaus_Am_Kornmarkt\"><\/span>Rathaus Am Kornmarkt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the Reuss River, you&#8217;ll also come across Lucerne&#8217;s town hall. What makes it so special? It was built between 1602 and 1606 and represents one of the <strong>finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Switzerland.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a beautiful stone facade and a distinctive roof in the Italian Renaissance style, which will catch your eye without you even having to focus on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally, it served as the city&#8217;s administrative center and a marketplace; today, various city events are held there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/radnice-lucern.jpg\" alt=\"Town Hall in Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-86635\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/radnice-lucern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/radnice-lucern-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/radnice-lucern-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/radnice-lucern-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/radnice-lucern-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Town Hall in Lucerne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schloss_Meggenhorn\"><\/span>Schloss Meggenhorn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tip for an excursion from Lucerne? Above the city, you&#8217;ll find the beautiful <strong>Schloss Meggenhorn<\/strong>, which was built between 1868 and 1870 in the style of a 16th-century French ch\u00e2teau and is surrounded by an extensive park with vineyards, gardens, and magnificent views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Schloss-Meggenhorn.jpg\" alt=\"Schloss Meggenhorn\" class=\"wp-image-86639\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Schloss-Meggenhorn.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Schloss-Meggenhorn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Schloss-Meggenhorn-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Schloss-Meggenhorn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Schloss-Meggenhorn-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schloss Meggenhorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sammlung_Rosengart_Art_Collection\"><\/span>Sammlung Rosengart (Art Collection)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love art, one of your stops should be the art collection <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosengart.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sammlung Rosengart<\/a><\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find works by Pablo Picasso and Paul Klee. The collection is located in a former bank.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"Q_2bXO2ms2k\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sammlung Rosengart Rundgang: Picasso, Braque, Modigliani, Monet, C\u00e9zanne, Calder (4K, HDR, 60 fps)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q_2bXO2ms2k?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wochenmarkt_Unter_Der_Egg\"><\/span>Wochenmarkt Unter Der Egg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you like markets? Then you can definitely visit the one in Lucerne, which is held every Tuesday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This market, considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland, stretches along both banks of the Reuss River \u2013 on the right bank near Rathausquai and Unter der Egg, and on the left bank at Jesuitenplatz and Bahnhofstrasse.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can taste typical Swiss cheeses and pastries here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_the_City\"><\/span>Getting around the City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For tourists in Lucerne, the local <strong>train station<\/strong> is an ideal starting point. <strong>Right in the station building<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find an information center where you can get maps and tips on what&#8217;s currently happening in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stay in a hotel in Lucerne, you&#8217;ll receive a free <em>Visitor Card Lucerne<\/em>. This card is valid for up to fourteen days and provides free transportation by bus and train in Zone 10.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most attractions can still be reached on foot; if not, you can use the <strong>bus and tram<\/strong> network. The main public transport lines stop at all key tourist attractions, such as the <strong>Chapel Bridge<\/strong> or the <strong>Lion Monument<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also <strong>extensive cycling paths<\/strong>, so if you&#8217;re not afraid to cycle around the city, you can rent a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free transportation also applies to the train connection to <em>Kriens<\/em> \u2013 the starting point for the cable car to <strong>Mount Pilatus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724597029537\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park_in_Lucerne\"><\/span>Where to park in Lucerne?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The ideal place to park is right in the center at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parking.ch\/en\/parkings\/luzern\/parkhaus-flora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flora<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724597063407\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_kids_in_Lucerne\"><\/span>What to do with kids in Lucerne?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Head to the Transport Museum, where they have Formula 1 simulators. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to see in Lucerne? 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