Situated on Lake Lucerne, the city of Lucerne is called gateway to central Switzerland.
With impressive mountainous panorama, scenic beauty and beautiful lake sides the city used to attract huge travelers from all over the world.

Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn mountains attract many excursion lovers to the city. Lucerne’s landscape is amazing with gable paintings and medieval Chapel Bridge, which is considered one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe. Another attraction of the city is the Museggmauer, a wall that, with the exception only of one of its towers, has been preserved in its original, well-fortified state.

Lucerne is a city of town square and churches. Jesuit church of 17th century is regarded as first sacral Boroque building of Switzerland and the twin towers of Hofkirche, which form the integral part of the townscape, are worth visiting. Besides historic houses decorated with frescoes line the picturesque town squares is wonderful to visit. 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. Moreover, with its 12-metre-long Bourbaki panorama, Lucerne possesses one of the world’s few maintained, mammoth circular paintings.

In Lucerne city, tradition and culture go side by side. The city is known for innovative design and architectural landmarks like the Futuristic Cultural and Convention Centre (KKL) designed by a leading French architect Jean Nouvel. The centre is the landmark of «Lucerne: Festival City» and venue for a wide variety of cultural events throughout the year.

Excursion spots like the Standerton, the Bürgenstock or a steamship cruise on Lake Lucerne with its many bends and arms are certainly worth visiting. The journey through    Wilhelm Tell Express that originates in Lucerne, 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 is exciting.

• Swiss Museum of transport
• Lucerne Festivals
• Luzerner Fasnacht carnival in February
• Blue Balls Music Festival
• Summer Night Festival
• Lucerne Blues Festival