The capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name, Lucerne is a most-popular city in Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. With a population of approx. 82,000 people, it is the most populous town in central Switzerland that is nestled between a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a sparkling Lake Lucerne. One of the most-visited cities in Switzerland, Lucerne has plenty of things to see and explore. Be it Old Town with medieval guildhalls, town squares and churches or annual summer music festival as well as a wide range of museums or cathedral etc.
How To Get To Lucerne?
- By Plane - The easiest, quicker and most convenient way to get to Lucerne is via Zurich airport situated 67.7km from the city. Another nearby airport to Lucerne is Bern - 123.8 km from the city. Both the airports are well-connected to the city by road and rail.
- By Train - Lucerne has a developed and well-run railway station right in the center of town which is well-connected to the rest of Switzerland. You can take express trains from Zurich or Bern as well as hourly trains between Interlaken and Lucerne.
- Private Airport Transfer - Many established services like Noble Transfer provide
Zurich airport transfer for hassle-free transfer throughout the city, where you will be picked up and dropped off by professional chauffeurs on-time in the luxury fleets.
Best Places To Explore In Lucerne, Switzerland
Surrounded by the Swiss Alps notably Mount Pilatus and Rigi, Lucerne is truly called the “Heart of the Country”, thanks to its stunning panoramic views, location, and majestic mountains. Here are a few best gems of the city to explore.
- Old Town - Situated on the right bank of the Reuss, the Old Town is famous for old burgher’s houses, timber-framed buildings, and cobbled streets painted in bright colors etc. Book
chauffeured Services in Zurich and visit Altes Rathaus, Weinmarkt, and St. Peter's chapel hassle-free.
- Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument) - North of Löwenplatz, there is a famous lion monument that is carved in the sandstone to pay tribute to the Swiss soldiers.
- Swiss Transport Museum - One of the most famous
- museums in Switzerland
- , it houses large exhibition halls and outdoor exhibits to show all types of space and land travel, from train, ships and motors to aircrafts, rockets and automobiles.
- Hofkirche -One of the notable architectural sites and stunning churches, Hofkirche is a twin-tower church that was rebuilt in 1639.
- Glacier Garden - A great place to relax and admire exhibitions at the museum.
- Chapel Bridge - The city is best known for the wooden bridge spanning the river and connects the city. It is called Chapel Bridge - the most famous and world’s oldest one.
Other Places to Explore:
- Engelberg-Titlis
- Bourbaki Panorama
- Jungfraujoch
- Musegg Wall etc.
Lucerne is the city that fulfills your holiday needs with high-peak mountains and colorfully medieval homes. Make your trip more memorable and luxurious by booking a transfer from Zurich airport to Lucerne and enjoy a stress-free ride.
