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

Complete with gable paintings, the covered, medieval Chapel Bridge forms the centrepiece ofLucerne’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 itstowers, 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. TheJesuit church dating from the 17th century is regarded as Switzerland’s first sacral Baroque building

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General InfoLucerne6000 - 6002436 m75,425German

Important holidays 2013 in Lucerne01. Jan 2013 Tu New Years Day02. Jan 2013 We Saint Berchtold07. Feb 2013 Th Carnival Thursday11. Feb 2013 Mo Carnival Monday29. Mär 2013 Fr Good Friday31. Mär 2013 Su Easter01. Apr 2013 Mo Easter Monday09. May 2013 Th Ascension Day19. May 2013 Su Whitsun20. May 2013 Mo Whit Monday30. May 2013 Th Corpus Christi01. Aug 2013 Th Swiss National Holiday15. Aug 2013 Th Assumption Day01. Nov 2013 Fr All Saints´ Day25. Dec 2013 We Christmas26. Dec 2013 Th St. Stephen´s Day

Opening hoursShops/shoppingMonday - Wednesday until 6.30 pmSaturday: until 4 pmLate night shopping: Thursday and Fridayuntil 9 pm

Banks and currency exchangeMonday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pmSaturday: 9 am - 12 noon

Public authorities and officesMonday - Friday: 8 am - 12 noon / 1.30 pm -5 pmSaturday: closed

Important phone numbersEmergency calls:117 Police118 Fire144 Ambulance1414 Swiss heli rescue

General information:1811 General information such as egdoctors, theater, etc.140 Breakdown Service 162 Weather Information163 Road conditions187 Avalanche Bulletin

and the twin towers of the Hofkirche form an integral part of the townscape. The figure of a dying lionwhich was hewn from the face of rock in remembrance of the heroic death of Swiss guards killedduring an attack on the Tuileries in 1792 is one of the best-known monuments in Switzerland. Andwith 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 areputation 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. TheKKL is also a landmark of «Lucerne: Festival City» and venue for a wide variety of cultural eventsthroughout the year.

Lucerne is the ideal starting point for many excursions to the highlights of central Switzerland. A tripup 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 Lucernewith its many bends and arms are certainly no less worthy. The Wilhelm Tell Express originates inLucerne and ferries its passengers to the foot of the Gotthard pass via Lake Lucerne and thencontinues by rail into Ticino, south of the Alpine ridge. The «cherry road» leads from Lucerne throughthe landscape of cheery trees and kirsch.

Highlights

Chapel Bridge – one of Europe’s oldest wooden bridges and landmark of Lucerne, faithfullyrestored to its original design after a serious fire.

Culture and Convention Centre of Lucerne (KKL) – unites a large concert auditorium, theconvention centre and the art museum under its imposing roof.

Swiss Museum of Transport – one of the most diverse museums in Europe for transport andcommunication, and the most-frequented museum in Switzerland. Has its own IMAX cinema onsite.

Lake Lucerne – the scenic beauty of the lake can be discovered on the many different cruisesoffered by paddlewheel steamers and motor vessels.

Pilatus, Rigi, Stanserhorn – excursion mountains made accessible by cableways, offering uppicture-book panoramas of the regions around Lucerne.

Top Events

Lucerne Festival – several concert series of classical music of a world-class standard, heldthroughout 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 andindependent scene every spring (April).

Blue Balls Festival – an important music festival in Switzerland. International stars take to thestage in lakeside venues and in the Culture and Convention Centre (July).

Summer Night Festival (Luzernfest) – music and stands around the lakeside as well asmagnificent fireworks attract tens of thousands of eager onlookers from throughout Switzerlandto Lucerne (August).

Lucerne Blues Festival – every year aficionados of culture and music lovers eagerly await therelease of the programme for the Blues Festival in the Grand Casino Lucerne (November).


00:00HotelWaldstätterhof

Quaintly traditional on the outside, wonderfully comfortable on theinside, the Waldstätterhof is an absolute gem of a hotel. Locatedright beside Lucerne’s railway station, it is both contemporary andstylish for business, and a charming base for a relaxed weekendin the city. The bright and spacious Comfort rooms and Businessrooms guarantee an excellent night’s sleep.

10:00Adventure on aglacier

Lucerne is the ideal base for sampling some of Switzerland’sfinest adventures. You could catch a Zentralbahn train from themain station just after ten, for example, and in under 50 scenicminutes arrive in Engelberg to ride the world’s first rotating cablecar to the top of the Titlis. Up here you can glide over the glacieron the “Ice Flyer” chairlift. Freewheel back down the mountain on

a scooter – or stop off on the way for a romantic rowing-boat trip on the Trübsee.

11:00Sit back andenjoy

Take all the time you like at the Bolero restaurant & lounge at theCascada Hotel. Perhaps you’ve just emerged from a long lie-inafter a restful night in one of the stylish hotel rooms, eachdecorated with a mural of a different Swiss waterfall; or maybeyou’ve just popped into the comfortable lounge for a relaxingcoffee. Either way, this is the ideal place to plan your day.

13:00No. 1 inSwitzerland

Getting people moving: the Swiss Museum of Transport is thecountry’s most-visited museum. Rightly so, for it brings thedevelopment of transport and communication thrillingly to life forvisitors of all ages. Other highlights include the film theatre, theplanetarium and the Swissarena – a vast 1:20,000 aerialphotograph of Switzerland you can walk across.

15:00Tea at the Palace Afternoon tea is still celebrated in grand style at the PalaceLuzern. Every Saturday and Sunday, in the Palace Bar and the

A perfect day in Lucerne.Lucerne has everything you could wish for in a city. A picturesquelakeside 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 asthe most-photographed subject in Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge –and of course top-quality museums, theatres and festivals.


lobby, this traditional hotel serves English-style tea and cake – butwith Swiss ingredients, making the five o’clock tea withchampagne, scones, finger sandwiches and patisserie a veritable“apéro riche”.

15:30Picasso’s secondhome

The world-famous Rosengart Collection brings together importantbodies of work by Pablo Picasso and Paul Klee, as well asmasterpieces by more than 20 other artists from theImpressionist and classic modern periods. This museum hasbeen a must for art lovers for a decade, and is an importanttreasure for a city that is proud to present its cultural attractions to

a wide audience.

17:00Lucerne’s festivalbar

Character, individuality and a welcoming atmosphere: theSchweizerhof, family-owned for five generations, offers theultimate in hotel service in a historic building with period décor –and, in the fashionable bar, top live acts as well as daily pianomusic. Home-made finger food is served with the wide choice ofdrinks. Welcome to the festival hotel!

18:00The perfect placefor an intimatedinner

The Restaurant Sauvage is a wonderfully civilized place to eat,despite its name – and that of the hotel to which it belongs, theRomantik Hotel Wilden Mann. The “Wild Man” is one of Lucerne’sgems, occupying seven Old Town houses and artfully combininghistoric charm with modern comforts. An early dinner at theSauvage offers the chance to enjoy the exquisite cuisine (14

GaultMillau points) in a truly relaxed atmosphere.

19:30Music to the ears KKL is a masterpiece of urban design, and the 1,800-seatconcert hall is one of the world’s finest. As a result, KKL is theperfect venue for one of the most prestigious and historic of allmusical gatherings, the Lucerne Festival. This offers world-classclassical and contemporary music three times a year: for sixweeks 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 The Grand Casino Luzern, located by the lake, offers a stylishsetting for à-la-carte entertainment – including 12 gaming tables(blackjack, American roulette, poker and “punto banco” baccarat),260 slot machines, superb cuisine and a busy programme of liveperformances. Switzerland’s most beautiful casino, a neo-Baroque gem, is home to a variety of modern venues – including

the magnificent Casineum, which hosts selected club nights.


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River ReussSwim

Equipped for freediving and wearing a neoprene wetsuit,participants are carried along by the River Reuss for 25kilometres as far as Sins; and water conditions permitting, theyalso shoot two weirs in the process.

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Lucerne Fest The Lucerne Fest (Old Town Festival) takes place in the heart ofLucerne at the end of June. Music is played on all the squares ofthe Old Town, with various stands providing food andrefreshments. Proceeds from this event are used to supportcharitable institutions.

Altstadt, 6000 Luzern

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Swiss NationalChampionshipsRowing

The Swiss national rowing championships will be held on LakeRotsee. Come and enjoy the incomparable atmosphere of theworld's most natural rowing arena.

Rotsee, 6006 Luzern

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Swiss NationalChampionshipsRowing

The Swiss national rowing championships will be held on LakeRotsee. Come and enjoy the incomparable atmosphere of theworld's most natural rowing arena.

Rotsee, 6006 Luzern

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Rowing WorldCup Lucerne

Be part of the exciting Rowing World Cup which takes place onthe Rotsee in Lucerne. The regatta on Lucerne's Rotsee is aspectacular sportevent with a fantastic atmosphere. Top oarsmenand women from all over the world compete on the Rotsee for thebest ranking. The athletes ensure great racing, with sometimesjust hundredths of a second deciding the medals in nail-biting

finals.

Rotsee, 6006 Luzern

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Rowing WorldCup Lucerne

Be part of the exciting Rowing World Cup which takes place onthe Rotsee in Lucerne. The regatta on Lucerne's Rotsee is aspectacular sportevent with a fantastic atmosphere. Top oarsmenand women from all over the world compete on the Rotsee for thebest ranking. The athletes ensure great racing, with sometimesjust hundredths of a second deciding the medals in nail-biting

finals.

Rotsee, 6006 Luzern

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Light AthleticsMeet

Witness thrilling field events with racing, jumping and throwing atthe Allmend Stadium.

Allmend, Horwerstrasse, 6005 Luzern

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Cheese FestivalLucerne09:00 Uhr

A cheese event for the whole family.

Cheese market:- 23 market stands with over 150 different types of cheese- many cheese specialties- fondue fun

- cheese tasting and expert advice offered at many stands

Event program:- a wide variety of food and drink and musical entertainment- cheese making demonstration- experience cheese making up close- exciting cow milking competition for young and old

Kapellplatz, 6000 Luzern

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Lucerne BluesFestival

The organisers of the Lucerne Blues Festival, held in November,seem to have blues in their blood. The high quality of theperformances has made this one of the world's leading bluesfestivals. Awarded the "Keeping the Blues Alive Award" by theAmerican Blues Foundation in February 2007.

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The organisers of the Lucerne Blues Festival, held in November,seem to have blues in their blood. The high quality of theperformances has made this one of the world's leading bluesfestivals. Awarded the "Keeping the Blues Alive Award" by the


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Lucerne Festivalam Piano

Lucerne Festival is one of the leading international organisers ofclassical and contemporary music festivals. Every year, over110,000 people visit these concerts. World-famous orchestrasand great conductors established Lucerne's reputation as anexclusive festival venue right from the start. Lucerne Festivalcomprises 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 arepertoire drawn from every epoch.

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Jesuit Church First large sacred Baroque building in Switzerland.Commissioned by Jesuits and erected in 1666 by Pater ChristophVogler. In the mid-18th century the vault was redecorated. Thechapel holds the original frock of Brother Klaus (Swiss PatronSaint)

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 andConventionCentre Lucerne)

The imposing masterpiece at the lake designed by star architectJean Nouvel comprises a concert hall, congress center and artmuseum, all under one roof. The showpiece is the concert roomwith the best acoustics worldwide. It is here that the LucerneFestival enraptures its guests.

Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern · Europaplatz 1 · 6005 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 226 70 70 · Fax+41 (0)41 226 70 71 · www.kkl-luzern.ch

Lucerne RailroadStation

After the fire of 1971 the whole station area was newly built. Quiteunique is the transparent entrance hall with the interesting roof,designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The mainportal 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 ·Fax +41 (0)41 227 17 20 · [email protected] · www.luzern.org

The Hotel A small corner property built in 1907 has been transformed to thefirst luxury boutique hotel in Switzerland by none other thanFrench star architect Jean Nouvel. It combines spirituality withelegance and timeless design. Having designed every piecehimself, the furnishing concept bears Nouvel’s hallmark: verticallines 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 abouttoday’s world.

The Hotel · Sempacherstrasse 14 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 226 86 86 · F +41 (0)41 226 86 90 ·[email protected] · www.the-hotel.ch / www.the-hotel.ch

PalaceLuzern*****

Behind the hotel's imposing neo-classic façade, stylish suites androoms radiate an aesthetic elegance, with the finest furnishingsand fabrics and décor of distinction. All rooms and suites reflectthe same superior standards of refined sophistication – but eachcan claim its own unique character. Contemporary interior designis 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-cappedpeaks.

Palace Luzern · Haldenstrasse 10 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 416 16 16 · Fax +41 (0)41 416 10 00· [email protected] · www.palace-luzern.ch · Reservation: · Luzern Tourismus · T +41 (0)41227 17 27

Chapel Bridgeand Water Tower

Lucerne's landmark is considered to be Europe's oldest coveredbridge. It was built in the 14th century and was originally a part ofthe city fortifications. The pictorial panels, which wereincorporated in the 17th century, contain scenes of Swiss historyas well as the Lucerne's history.

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Spreuer Bridge Was completed in 1408 as a part of the city fortification. Between1626 and 1635 Kaspar Meglinger added 67 paintings thatrepresent the “Dance of Death”. Called the Spreuer bridgebecause chaffs of wheat were thrown in the river here.

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Town Hall Built between 1602 and 1606 by Anton Isenmann in ItalianRenaissance style and covered with a Bern farmhouse roof forweather purposes. The open arcades facing the Reuss still serveToday as a weekly marketplace. The Kornschütte hall above anearlier trading goods store, is used today as a concert andexhibition locale.

Luzern Tourismus AG · Zentralstrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 17 17 · F +41 (0)41 22717 20 · [email protected] · www.luzern.com

Radisson SAS**** The Radisson SAS Hotel Lucerne sets new standards forcontemporary hotel design in the first-class sector in the City ofLights. The house was designed by the renowned RüssliArchitekten AG, which is also responsible for the architecture ofthe interior design of the hotel. Inside the hotel, centre stage istaken 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 theextension building designed by the renowned architects Herzog &de Meuron in two projecting the daylight into the interior. Anextraordinary interior-design as well as spectacular conferencefacilities on the two top floors offer new experience dimensionsfor lifestyle and design-seeking guests starting November 2007.




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Museum ofHistory

A vast number of historical objects recount the stories of agespast. Apart from guided tours of the stockroom, you can carry outyour own research in the display space and view specialexhibitions. The stockroom tours are a completely new andpermanent feature of the exhibition concept where they dramatisespecific 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.

Historisches Museum · Pfistergasse 24 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 228 54 24 · F +41 (0)41 228 5418 · [email protected] · www.historischesmuseum.lu.ch

Glacier Garden Here, you will encounter lost worlds; there are few places onearth that portray the history of our planet so clearly. The visitorembarks on a voyage of discovery from a subtropical palm beachthat existed 20 million years ago to the glaciers of the last Ice Age20'000 years ago. The Glacier Garden also features someexclusive 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 toenjoy the gardens with their alpine plants and sun terrace. As a special treat, you can round off yourvisit by exploring the historical labyrinth of mirrors. You won't get lost, but will certainly come out witha smile on your face.

Gletschergarten Luzern · Denkmalstrasse 4 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 410 43 40 · F +41 (0)41410 43 10 · [email protected] · www.gletschergarten.ch

Museum of Art Covering an area of 2'100 square meters, the museum hastemporary exhibitions displaying significant works of modern art,as well as exhibitions from the museum's own collection, with anemphasis on 19th and 20th century landscape painting andinternational art from 1960. The architectural simplicity of themuseum 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 7801 · [email protected] · www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch

Museum Bellpark Traditional objects are surprisingly juxtaposed with contemporaryobjects in this museum. While photography is a main theme ofthe museum, there are also temporary exhibitions showingcurrent 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 31093 81 · [email protected] · www.bellpark.ch

Lucerne NatureMuseum

A permanent biological exhibition shows flora and fauna fromCentral Switzerland, and a variety of live animals can be seen inaquariums and terrariums. Rotating panels show butterflies andinsects from all over the world. Other attractions are aneducational woodland trail with real tree trunks and a mushroomcomputer. 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 22854 06 · [email protected] · www.naturmuseum.ch

Richard Wagner The former residence of the great composer has become theRichard Wagner Museum, with many memorabilia from Wagner's

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Museum Richard Wagner Museum, with many memorabilia from Wagner'stime in Lucerne. The museum also houses an exhibition ofhistoric musical instruments from Europe, Africa and Asia, and isconsidered 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

BourbakiPanorama

Inside the round building, which underwent a thorough renovationin the year 2000, you will find the impressive circular paintingwhich Edouard Castres painted in 1881. It is 10 m high and 112 min circumference and depicts a memorable episode from theFranco-Prussian War of 1870/71 in which the French Army, underGeneral Bourbaki, crossed into Switzerland. Since it was

renovated, the Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne has developed into a unique cultural and meeting centerwith 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)41412 30 31 · [email protected] · www.bourbakipanorama.ch

Swiss Museum ofTransport

The Swiss Museum of Transport is the most diverse museum fortransportation and communication in Europe. More than 3,000items are exhibited in a space as large as 40,000 square meters.The planetarium, which is based on digital technology, takesvisitors 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 bringabout strong emotions and offer an incomparable film experience. It is the only one of its kind inSwitzerland. With almost 200 square meters, the "Swissarena" displays the largest orthophotographof Switzerland from the air.

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz · Lidostrasse 5 · 6006 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 370 44 44 · F +41 (0)41 37061 68 · [email protected] · www.verkehrshaus.ch

RosengartCollection

While the incomparable Klee collection shows 125 paintings,watercolours and drawings from all periods of the artist's life, thePicasso paintings all date from the period after 1938,complemented by a series of early drawings. The museum alsohouses important works by over 20 masters of the 19th and 20thcenturies, including Cézanne, Monet, Matisse, Braque, Léger and

Miró.

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The real Lucerne But history has given us more than this. Behind our thick wallsthere is something quite noble waiting to be discovered. Discoverthe "real Lucerne" on winding paths between Paradiesgässleinand Süesswinkel, Eselstall and Zöpfli, Reusssteg and the oldmint. There is an unknown and authentic Lucerne just waiting tobe discovered by those with open eyes and ears and an alert

mind.


A chat by thefountain

Water as a source of food, as a safe transport route, water as ameans of propulsion or a space for recreation. We follow the lakeair, explain what the link is between the city fountains and theInternet platform Facebook and show you how high the Reussstood at the highest level in a century in 1910. The city whichformerly 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-TeamExperience As a supplement to the guided tour of the city, we recommend “Water Wise” – The QuizTrail Further Suggestions: A cool Lucerne beer, brewed with fresh Pilatus spring-water Lake breezeand refreshment in the Lucerne lakeside swimming pool.


Façades tellstories

The tour covers everything from monochromatic techniques toAmerican-style street art, from Seraphin Weingartner to HansErni as well as the campaign to keep Lucerne’s buildings free ofvandalism. Façades tell us fascinating stories about traditions,celebrations, residents’ professions and family experiences.Come along and discover another layer of Lucerne!


Classic walkingtour

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A stroll throughLucerne’s MiddleAges

With bells marking the daily routine, the citizens would swear anannual oath of allegiance and craftsmen ply their trade in thealleys; towers, bridges and walls were erected, religious ordersestablished themselves and mercenaries and tradesmen shapedthe city. Women in medieval costumes bring the past to life, withits smells, sights, sounds and sensations.


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TheMuseggmauer(Musegg Wall)

The Museggmauer, constructed between 1370 and 1442, is partof the historic town fortifications that once boasted 30 towers.Today, the remaining wall measures 870 metres, is an average of9 metres high, 1.5 metres thick and has nine towers. From thewall coping and the four towers that are accessible by day duringthe summer months, a magnificent view over the city, the lake

and the Alps unfolds.


The Lake in theHeart of Europe

Lake Lucerne (434 m above sea level) is fascinating due to itspicturesque landscape and historical sites. 20 boats - 5 of whichare nostalgic paddle-steamers - enable you to take round tripsand offer endless possibilities for excursions which can also becombined 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

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RestaurantJasper

Culinary creations, celebrated in style. Our chef Ulf Braunert(BILANZ Chef of the Year 2006, 16 points GaultMillau) possessesan intuitive feel for refined product combinations and his full-of-fantasy dishes sparkle with surprise.

Restaurant Jasper · Palace Luzern · Haldenstrasse 10 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 416 16 16

Kaiten Sushi Bar Sushi is Japan's most favorite dish. In this bar the treats float byon iron ships, where the guest can serve himself. In addition,there is also a Take Out Store.

Kaiten Sushi Bar · Kauffmannweg 16 · 6003 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 410 85 66 · [email protected] ·www.kaiten.ch

Old Swiss House Four generations of the Buholzer family have owned andmanaged the Old Swiss House. Today, with the help of a wellqualified staff, the family maintains the tradition of friendly serviceand excellent cuisine, for which the restaurant is so highlyregarded.

Luzern Tourismus AG · Zentralstrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 17 17 · F +41 (0)41 22717 20 · [email protected] · www.luzern.com / www.oldswisshouse.ch

Stadtkeller In summertime the Stadtkeller becomes a Mecca of folklore. Withexceptionally good food and a unique atmosphere, you can enjoycarefree hours in the midst of traditional Swiss folklore. TraditionalSwiss customs with the alphorn, cow bells, costumes andyodeling make your stay an unforgettable experience. During thewinter 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 goodlocal bands waiting to be “discovered”.

Stadtkeller · Swiss Folklore- & Musik Restaurant · Sternenplatz 3 · 6004 Luzern · www.stadtkeller.ch· Reservation: · Luzern Tourismus · T +41 (0)41 227 17 17

Bam Bou Bam Bou is undoubtedly Lucerne’s most stylish restaurant. Notjust a gourmet’s delight, this restaurant is also a visual feast. TheBam Bou restaurant has a wealth of stunning details. Thesophisticated use of mirrors reverses the order of interior andexterior. A perfect blend of simplicity, comfort and innovation. Thecuisine of the Restaurant Bam Bou is based on French tradition

and techniques with the added piquancy of Asian spices. An almost breathtaking array and intensityof Asian-inspired flavours and aromas are predestined to set new trends. The Asian influence is setto become even more important in gastronomy in general.

The Hotel · Sempacherstrasse 14 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 226 86 86 · info@the-hoTch ·www.the-hotel.ch

Restaurant Luce Enjoy a carefree lunch or dinner in our modern, all-day diningrestaurant, Luce. Indulge yourself with a light Mediterranean dish,prepared in front of your eyes in our open kitchen. During thesummer months, we welcome you to dine al fresco on our patioand enjoy our cozy lounge, Dedon.

Radisson SAS Hotel, Lucerne · Lakefront Centre · Inselquai 12 · 6005 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 369 90

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Latino Bistro with classical meat dishes featuring Certified Ojo de AguaOrganic Beef from Dieter Meier's farm in Argentina. Old favouritesinclude Caesar salad, veal schnitzel and much more. Meat, pastaand fish is delivered fresh daily. Enjoy an aperitif, bottled wine bythe 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



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Park/Garden:Ufschötti

A public swimming pool a few minutes from the train station. Herethe sun worshippers and bathing enthusiasts frolic. Besidesswimming, such sports as football, frisbee, volleyball andbadminton are pursued here.

Luzern Tourismus AG · Stadtführungen · Zentralstrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · +41 (0)41 227 17 17 ·[email protected] · www.luzern.org

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A picnic sport in the middle of the city, right in the sun or undershady trees in the park. It is located between the central libraryand Hotel Continental Park.

Luzern Tourismus – Tourist Information · Zentralstrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 17 17 · F+41 (0)41 227 17 20 · [email protected] · www.luzern.com

Park/Garden: VillaDreilindenKonsipark

This fairy tale castle is home to the music college. English-stylePark 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 bythe Children's Parliament and built with the help of the CityGardens Dept.


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Lakeside Beach At the impressive Lucerne Nationalquai, right in front of historichotel complexes, bathers have the opportunity to take a refreshingdip in the clean lake, to increase their physical fitness, and tosunbathe 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 themselvesout in the open air. Physical activity options include football,frisbee throwing, volleyball, table tennis and badminton.


Grand CasinoLucerne

The classical building with its impressive rooms is a playgroundfor events, entertainment and laisser-faire. At the Casino EventBar, performances of all kinds can be found: comedy, magic andmusic. "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 5655 · [email protected] · www.grandcasinoluzern.ch

Louis Bar The LOUIS Bar benefited from a light renovation and now onceagain reflects the spirit of the 30s. As a well-known meeting placein Lucerne for an aperitif or a drink until the early hours of themorning, the LOUIS Bar often witnesses spontaneous musicalperformances, played on instruments brought by the guests andaccompanied 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 largestselection 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 & Barsuite

Here, refined senses and a range of sensibilities converge. Withtempting dishes, unusual drinks and elegant sounds. Let ourworldly pleasures work their magic on you, and do that in anambience with a style found nowhere else.

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

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Glacier Garden,Lion's Monument,Mirror Labyrinth

The Dying Lion of Lucerne was hewn out of stone on site andcommemorates the fallen Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792during the French Revolution. The Glacier Garden exhibits glacierpotholes from the last Ice Age, which occured 20,000 years ago,as well as fossils of mussels and palm leaves of the subtropicalsea region which existed 20 million years ago. The exhibits are

complemented by interactive stations and multimedia presentations. The landscape is literally atyour 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 SwissNational 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)41410 43 10 · [email protected] · www.gletschergarten.ch

Zeitgeist aufTorbogen

Zeitgeist at the gateway. The present station in Lucerne wasopened in 1991, after the old building had been destroyed in amajor fire exactly 20 years previously. The main entrance to theold station survived the fire and now stands as an imposinggateway in the middle of the station forecourt. On top of the archis a statue by the Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling. It is called

"Zeitgeist".


Fritschibrunnen The Fritschi fountain was erected in 1918 in place of an olderfountain, not dedicated to Fritschi, and was based on plans by thearchivist of the Safran guild, August am Rhyn. On the column ofthe fountain are splendid masks of Fritschi and his wife and thefaces of the nursemaid and the servant. Four fools' masks spewwater from goats' horns into the hexagonal trough. The column of

the fountain bears the statue of a standard-bearer.


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Casagrande The leading souvenir store with several branches in Lucern.

Casagrande · Grendel 6 · 6004 Luzern · www.casagrande.ch

Vegetables/Fruit/FishMarket in Lucerne

Every Tuesday, Friday (only Fish Market) and Saturday along theright bank of the Reuss River. A true insider's tip!

Luzern Tourismus AG · Stadtführungen · Zentralstrasse 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 17 17 ·Fax +41 (0)41 227 17 20 · [email protected] · www.luzern.ch

ConfiseurBachmann

Confiseur Bachmann is one of the leading confectioners inSwitzerland. Our products are handmade daily, which guaranteesfreshness and good quality, and consist of only naturalingredients. We fulfil special requests with much care andpassion. Come and visit our “Land of chocolate” at theSchwanenplatz in Lucerne!

Confiseur Bachmann AG · Schwanenplatz 7 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 (0)41 227 70 70 · Fax +41 (0)41227 70 71 · [email protected] · www.confiserie.ch

Bucherer The Bucherer family enterprise has a rich tradition withinEurope’s watch and jewellery sector. When the businessman andindustrialist Carl-Friedrich Bucherer opened his first watch andjewellery outlet in Lucerne in 1888 he was laying the foundationsfor this successful business. Today, 125 years later, Bucherer isproud to be the Swiss market leader in watches and jewellery and

to be one of Germany’s leading providers in the industry.

This speciality shop offers its international clientele a selection of jewellery creations, a wide range ofluxury watch brands and what is probably the most comprehensive selection of Rolex watches. Thestore specialises in the Bucherer jewellery lines and other creations from its in-house workshops,including rare natural-coloured diamonds, unique coloured gemstones and much sought-aftercultured pearls from Tahiti.

Bucherer AG · Schwanenplatz 5 · 6002 Luzern · T +41 41 369 77 00 · Fax +41 41 410 80 50 ·[email protected] www.bucherer.com

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