Lucerne

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Lucerne (Luzern in German) lies at the north end of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstätter See) where the River Reuss flows out of the lake. The town, with its well-preserved medieval core, elegant historic buildings, and genial atmosphere, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Switzerland.

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LANGUAGE German, French, Italian and Romansh CURRENCY Swiss franc BEST TIME TO VISIT July to August and December to January NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich station) NEAREST AIRPORT Zurich airport (ZRH) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Public wireless access points can be found at major airports, at dozens of Swiss train stations and airports, and in business seats …

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Getting Around

Walking is a delight in the largely pedestrianised Old Town. For points further afield, catch city buses from outside the Hauptbahnhof at Bahnhofplatz. All-day tickets for zone 10, covering the city centre and beyond, cost Sfr8.20; single-ride tickets cost Sfr4.10. Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free. There’s an underground car park at the train station. Lake cruise departures are from …

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History & Culture

Early civilization in Switzerland dates back to the Bronze Age, but the first true colonization occured from the Celtic tribes, who came to the area around 500 BC. These groups were known as the Helvetians, which is where “Helvetia” originated from, the name seen today on Swiss coins and stamps. The Helvetians were conquered by the Romans in 58 BC, …

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Top Attractions

Mt. Pilatus While in Lucerne, it would be a shame to miss the trip up Mount Pilatus, going up by the cableway from Kriens and down by the cog-railroad. The half-hour ride from Kriens leads to another short cable car ride to the 2,070-meter Pilatus-Kulm. From here, it is a six-to-10-minute climb to the summit of the Esel – the …

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