Slav Yakounin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lucerne
Switzerland · ZRH
Covered bridge, lake steamers, and mountains on three sides.
About
Lucerne or Luzern is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name. With a population of approximately 82,000 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transport, culture, and media in the region. The city's urban area consists of 19 municipalities and towns with an overall population of about 253,460 people. but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect, Lucerne German.
Source: Wikipedia — Lucerne (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- hiking · world class
- nature · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan41°F16d wet
- Feb46°F13d wet
- Mar52°F14d wet
- Apr58°F14d wet
- May64°F18d wet
- Jun74°F16d wet
- Jul76°F18d wet
- Aug76°F15d wet
- Sep68°F14d wet
- Oct60°F13d wet
- Nov48°F14d wet
- Dec42°F14d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Best of Bernese Oberlands from LuzernFrom $932 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lake Luzern pick and mix Tour - Burgenstock, Rigi Seebodenalp and LuzernFrom $1,094 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lucerne: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide & PhotographyFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lucerne Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden GemsFrom $76 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Ski Instructor from Lucerne including TransportFrom $840 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Birdlike Hang Gliding LucerneFrom $328 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 30 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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