Lucerne Switzerland Travel Guide
A travel guide for visiting Lucerne in Switzerland. 9 of the best things to do in Lucerne including: Lucerne Railway Station, Lucerne Lion Monument, Glacier Garden, Bourbaki Panorama, Chapel Bridge, Lucernes Old Town, City Walls & Clock Tower, Stadkeller Restaurant, Mt. Pilatus Day Trip.
Lucerne has a very impressive main train station. It's been rebuilt, the facade of the old one is still here. But you'll find the train station will be your most convenient way to get in and out of Lucerne. There are tons of shops in it, and also the jumping off point for most buses that take you around the city. And the ferries that'll take you on the Golden Round Trip. And, as you can see by the departure sign, they have a lot of departures out of the station. The basement level of the train station is also home to one of Lucerne's latest open supermarkets. This Coop is open 'til 10pm everyday. It's also a great place to get chocolate, at Laderach. And cheap eats, if all those expensive places in the city have got you wallet broke, check out the Currywurst right here. Next to the train station, in this big, black, modern-looking building, that almost looks like a UFO landed, is Lucerne's Concert Hall and Art Museum. If you're a Star Trek fan, this building might remind you of the Borg cube, kinda looks like to me.
The biggest attraction in Lucerne, one 'cause it's big, and two 'cause this is where everybody comes, is the Lion Monument. This is a monument depicting the Swiss troops who died in 1792, in the French Revolution. It is a pretty sad lion, he's been impaled by a spear, and he's covering a shield over there, that depicts the French Monarchy. While it may not be the best attraction in Lucerne, 'cause it's certainly not the happiest, it is one that you have to come and see because everybody comes to see the sad lion. If you've watched any other of my Switzerland videos, you'll know I talk a lot about the fountains, and this city is no exception. In Lucerne, they have over 200 public fountains with running water from the mountains, tastes just like cold, refreshing Evian water. If you're thirsty, just come up to one of these fountains and you can use it, get some water, or maybe even wash your hands.
Just above the Lion Monument is the Glacier Garden. It's a natural rock formation that happened when glaciers moved over this part of Lucerne, many, many years ago. One of the interesting things that happens when glaciers go, you can see the scrape marks, but behind me there's also these potholes. There's a little one back here but there's a big one back there that's like nine meters deep. It's caused by the force of the water underneath the glacier. There's also a Glacier Museum, and a House of Mirrors. Admission's a little steep, but if you have the Swiss travel pass admission's free. The Hall of Mirrors, I'll say is very cool, because in this room it has the Alhambra Fountain in it. How many of me can you count? And no, this is not a special effect, this is really what this room looks like.
After you visit the Lion Monument, if you want some culture in the form of a big painting, you can visit the Bourbaki Panorama. It's in this nondescript building here, it is a 10 meter high, by 112 meter wrap around panoramic painting that is of the French internment, where the French army was interned in Switzerland back in 1891. It's very interesting, if you have the Swiss pass it's free, if not it's a small admission fee, just note that there's no air conditioning, so if it's hot then it's quite a heat wave inside.
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SWITZERLAND - Lucerne - Interlaken - Grindelwald - 21 Places - Suiza 21 Lugares
1 – Lucerne - Lucerna
Gütsch Castle - Castillo
View of Lucerne from the Castle
Vista de Lucerna desde el Castillo
Forest behind the Castle
Bosque detrás del Castillo
Kapellbrücke -Chapel bridge -Puente de la capilla
On the river Reuss - Sobre el río Reuss
It is one of the most photographed places by tourists in Switzerland
Es uno de los lugares más fotografiados por los turistas en Suiza
Lucerne Lake - Lago
Tulip Park - Parque de Tulipanes
April is the best month to visit it
Abril es el mejor mes para visitarlo
2 - Weggis
From Weggis the train leaves for Mount Rigi
Desde Weggis sale el tren hacia el monte Rigi
3 - Mount - Monte Rigi
From the mountain you can see the lakes of Zug and Lucerne
Desde el monte se puede ver los lagos de Zug y Lucerna
As well as the town of Arth and Küssnacht
Como asi tambien el pueblo de Arth y Küssnacht
4 - Vitznau
5 - Gersau
6 - Brunnen
7 - Beckenried
The best way to go these towns is to take a boat from Lucerne
La mejor manera para recorrer estos pueblo es tomando un barco desde Lucerna
8 - Engelberg
By cable car from Engelberg you can visit the Mount Titlis
En teleférico desde Engelberg puedes visitar el Monte Titlis
It is 35 km from Lucerne. 47 minutes by train
Está a 35 km de Lucerna. 47 minutos en tren
9 - Bouch
Lucerne lake - Lago Lucerna
10 - Stans
11 - Giswil
It is 28 km from Lucerne. 29 minutes by train
Está a 28 km de Lucerna. 29 minutos en tren
Sarner Lake - Lago
12 - Lungern
Lungern Lake - Lago
13 - Aareschlucht - Aare Gorge - Garganta
How to get: train to Meiringen and then bus to Alpbach Parkplatz and then 27 minutes on foot
Cómo llegar: tren a Meiringen y luego autobús a Alpbach Parkplatz y luego 27 minutos a pie
14 - Steinersbächli waterfall - cascada
Brienz lake - lago
15 - Brienz
16 - Interlaken
It means between lakes (Lake Brienz and Lake Thun)
Significa entre lagos (lago Brienz y lago Thun)
10 - Grindelwald
42 minutes by train from Interlaken
42 minutos en tren desde Interlaken
17 - Kleine Sheidegg
From here you can take a train to Jungfrau
Desde aquí puede tomar un tren a Jungfrau
Highest peak 4,158 m - Pico más alto 4.158 m
Walking towards Wengen - Caminando hacia Wengen
18 - Wengen
View from Wengen towards the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Vista desde Wengen hacia el valle de Lauterbrunnen
19 - Lauterbrunnen
20 - SPIEZ
Spiez Castle – Castillo
Hünegg Castle
Lake Thun – Lago Thun
21 - Thun
Flusswelle - Bridge or wooden dam built to control the water level
Flusswelle - Puente o dique de madera construido para controlar el nivel del río
View of the Romanesque church of Scherzligen
Vista de la iglesia románica de Scherzligen
City Hall Square - Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Thun Castle of Thun - Castillo de Thun
River Aar - Río Aar
Mt Pilatus Switzerland - Golden Round Trip Travel Guide
A travel guide for visiting Mt Pilatus in Switzerland using the Golden Round Trip Transportation on the world's steepest Cogwheel railway. This is really fun day trip that starts and ends in Lucerne, it could also be done easily as a day trip from Zurich. The fun is riding the different transportation forms, trains, boat, cable car, and then enjoy the amazing view and perhaps a little hiking at the top of Mt. Pilatus.
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SWITZERLAND - Suiza - Sigriswil, Gunten, Oberhofen, Interlaken, Spiez, Thun, Goldiwil, Bern - Berna
1 - Sigriswil
Sigriswil is 25 minutes in bus from Thun
Sigriswil esta a 25 minutos de Thun en bus
Walking to Gunten. It is 27 minutes from Sigriswil
Caminando a Gunten. Esta a 25 minutos de Sigriswilen
In Gunten i Will take a ship to Thun
En Gunten tomare un barco hacia Thun
2 - Gunten
3 - Oberhofen on lake Thun - Oberhofen en el Lago de Thun
Oberhofen Castle - Castillo de Oberhofen
Hünegg Castle - Castillo de Hünegg
Schadau Castle - Castillo de Schadau
Arriving to the city of Thun - Llegando a la ciudad de Thun
4 - Lungern
5 - Interlaken
6 - Spiez
Spiez Castle - Castillo de Thun
Faulensee
7 - Thun
Flusswelle - Bridge or wooden dam built to control the water level
Flusswelle - Puente o dique de madera construido para controlar el nivel del río
View of the Romanesque church of Scherzligen
Vista de la iglesia románica de Scherzligen
City Hall Square - Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Thun Castle - Castillo de Thun
River Aar - Río Aar
8 - Goldiwil
Goldiwil is a small town that is located 5 km from Thun
Goldiwil es un pequeño pueblo que esta situado a 5 km de Thun
It is on top of the mountain from which you can see the Lake Thun
Esta en la cima de la montaña desde la cual se puede ver el lago de Thun
9 - Bern - Berna
It is a city located on the bank of the Aar river
Es una ciudad situada en la orilla del río Ares
From this viewpoint you can see the old town. The Cathedral and the Federal Palace
Desde este mirador se puede ver el casco antiguo de la ciudad. La Catedral y el Palacio Federal
Bern old town
Ciudad vieja de Berna
Federal Palace of Switzerland
Palacio federal de Suiza
It is a medieval city with its buildings constructed with blocks of a gray - green sandstone
Es una ciudad medieval con sus edificios construidos con bloques de una piedra arenisca de color gris - verde
Clock Tower - Torre del Reloj
???????? Lucerne, Switzerland - tourist attractions and things to do
Lucerne (Lucerne / Lucerna) is a town, municipality and capital of the canton of the same name. It also forms the constituency Lucerne-city.
Sights: Chapel Bridge with water tower, Old Town, Town Hall, Spreuerbrücke, Museggmauer, The Hofkirche St. Leodegar.
Christmas Story told in Lucerne's Old Town City Hall Square
Swiss Guided Lucerne English led day walks, hike & bike tours with full day and half day tours to choose from. E-Bike tour to Brunnen, William Tell Swiss Path Hike and Lake Lucerne Boat cruise back to the train station. Swiss Fuerenalp Engelberg Swiss Alps hike. Lake Lucerne Swiss walking tours.
Top attractions and places in Lucerne (Switzerland) - Best Places To Visit
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Top attractions and places in Lucerne (Switzerland) - Best Places To Visit: Water Tower and Chapel Bridge, Mount Pilatus, Jesuit Church, Chapel of St. Peter, lake Lucerne, Mill Bridge, Lucerne Town Hall, Museum of Transport, Garden glaciers in Lucerne
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Thirty Grand Pianos in Lucerne Town Hall
On Sunday 26th of November 2006, the local branch of Europe's largest music store Musik Hug was showing thirty second hand grand pianos for sale on the first floor of city of Lucerne's beautiful town call. It included over thirty concert-, exhibition and second hand pianos of the famous brands such as Steinway & Sons, Fazioli, Bösendorfer, Grotrian-Steinweg, Schimmel, Boston, Yamaha at reasonable prices, e.g. a Steinway & Sons B-211 for CHF 79.000.
Beautiful Switzerland - Walk from Lido to Lucerne City (Chapel Bridge, Mount Pilatus) 4k
Wonderful walk from Lido, Swiss Museum of Transport to Lucerne City. Beautiful Mountain view to Mount Pilatus, and also Mount Rigi and many others.
In the City you see the Chapel Bridge with the Water Tower, one of the Landmark of Lucerne.
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0:00 General Guisan-Quai
0:02 Lidowiese
0:28 Swan
0:40 Geese
0:46 Franco Annonis Skulptur Joie de vivre
0:50 Geese
1:41 Luzernerquai
1:58 Mount Rigi
2:28 Karl Spitteler-Quai
3:14 Matthias-Luchsinger-Platz
3:30 Grand Casino Luzern / Casineum
3:36 Coot with children
3:39 Grand Hotel National
4:03 The best Crèperie in town
4:17 Kurplatz
4:35 Hotel Schweizerhof
4:46 Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne
5:17 Rathausquai
5:20 Walk over the Chapel Bridge
6:02 Jesuitenkirche
6:09 KKL Concert Hall
6:16 Europaplatz
6:39 Wagenbachbrunnen
6:56 Torbogen Luzern
7:13 Seebrücke
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Kapellbrücke
The oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe stretches across Lake Lucerne, with its structure dating back to the 14th century. The interior of the Kapellbrücke contains artwork from the 17th century depicting important events in Swiss history. Much of the bridge is a modern reconstruction after it was destroyed by a fire in the 90s.
Zurich One Day Tour in Winter
Zurich One Day Tour in Winter
Zürich is the international metropolis of Switzerland, where culture, nature, business, and fun combine. With the most important highlights ranging from historical spots and natural escapes to food and shopping havens, this one-day guide will help you make the most out of your short but worthwhile stay in this vibrant and culturally rich city.
As a «metropolis of experiences» by the water, with a magnificent view of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions – over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and Zurich designs, and the most flamboyant and lively nightlife in Switzerland. Recreational activities range from a visit to the riverside and lakeside bathing areas in the very heart of the city, to a spectacular hike on the Uetliberg mountain.
Also for lovers of art Zurich has a lot to offer. The city alone is home to over 50 museums, some 14 of which are devoted to art. The museum of fine arts, the Kunsthaus Zürich, boasts a significant collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and videos. In addition, it has an extensive collection of works by Alberto Giacometti. Another highlight is the Rietberg Museum, one of the leading centers of non-European art in the world. Just a stone's throw from Zurich's main station, the Swiss National Museum – housed in an over 100 year old building reminiscent of a fairytale castle – contains the country's most comprehensive collection of exhibits relating to Swiss cultural history. Zurich's museums and galleries aren't the only places to enjoy art: visitors can also admire Giacometti's entrance hall in the main police station, the choir windows by Marc Chagall in Fraumünster abbey, or Jean Tinguely's open-air Heureka by Lake Zurich.
The lively tradition of merchant guilds in Zurich is dating back to the Middle Ages. Equally impressive are their fine guild houses and guildhalls – such as the Zunfthaus zur Waag, open since at least 1303. Like the Grossmünster church, the Lindenhof square and the Öpfelchammer restaurant in the Niederdorf, these venues are now among the city’s cherished emblems.
Zürich is home to one of Switzerland’s most vibrant market scenes, selling everything from vintage clothing to fresh fruits and vegetables and antiques. Here’s our guide to some of Zürich’s best markets, whether you’re an early bird looking to strike a bargain or just want to stroll around the aisles.
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There are many markets in Zurich - from fruit and vegetable markets with farmers selling their own fresh produce to flea markets with all sorts of stuff.
Fruit & Veg Market Rathausbrücke
Small market that takes place every Saturday morning. On offer: fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants, bread from the Swiss canton of Appenzell, specialities from the German region Bavaria and more.
Zurich's Medieval houses, contorted, narrow lanes and guild and town halls from the Renaissance period offer an attractive backdrop for world-class entertainment. A tour of the Old Town lets visitors experience Zurich's multifaceted past. The backdrop turns into a living history of characteristic buildings and the people that lived and acted out their lives in them.
The double towers of the Grossmünster (Great Minster) are Zurich's landmark. According to legend, Charlemagne built the towers at the location where the graves of the city saints Felix and Regula were discovered. Further sights worth seeing include the Peterskirche (Peter's Church), which has Europe's largest clockface, and the Fraumünster (Minster of Our Lady), which is known for its stained glass windows by Giacometti and Chagall.
The historic heart of Zurich, the Altstadt, or Old Town, remains the most atmospheric part of the city, with its striking 19th century buildings and winding cobblestone lanes hosting an array of modern cafes, shops and galleries. For visitors to the city, the Old Town makes the ideal starting point for a sightseeing tour of Zurich, sprawling along both sides of the River Limmat and home to many of the city’s principal tourist attractions.
Zurich's two landmark cathedrals—the medieval Fraumuenster (Church of Our Lady) and the Gothic style Grossmuenster—make navigating the Old Town easy, perched on opposite sides of the river and linked by the monumental Munster bridge. From here it’s an easy stroll to the charming Niederdorf district, crammed with quirky boutiques and hip coffee shops.
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SWITZERLAND - Suiza - SPIEZ - THUN - FAULENSEE - LAKE THUN
1 - Spiez
Spiez is located on the shore of Lake Thun
Spiez se encuentra a orillas del Lago Thun
Leaving the train station you will find a stunning view from the top of Lake Thun, the mountains and the Spiez Castle on the shore
Saliendo de la estacion de tren se encontrara con una solprendente vista desde lo alto del lago de Thun, las montañas y el Castilo de Spiezsobre la orilla
Spiez Castle - Castillo de Thun
Faulensee
2 - Thun
Thun just like Spiez is located on the banks of Lake Thun
Thun al igual que Spiez se encuentra a orillas del Lago Thun
Flusswelle - Bridge or wooden dam built to control the water level
Flusswelle - Puente o dique de madera construido para controlar el nivel del río
View of the Romanesque church of Scherzligen
Vista de la iglesia románica de Scherzligen
City Hall Square - Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Thun Castle - Castillo de Thun
River Aar - Río Aar
Lucerne, Switzerland part 1
Where to go? The travelers perennial dilemma is especially challenging in Switzerland because of so many interesting options but we can offer perhaps the most excellent solution based on years of traveling through this high country go to Lucerne.
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You're going to find that your visit to Lucerne is one of the most rewarding aspects of any trip to Europe. It’s one of the world’s most charming towns in on a picturesque lake surrounded by majestic mountains they truly have it all -- famous for its well-preserved Old Town consisting of many blocks of medieval buildings richly decorated with painted murals showing village life and hunting scenes from the olden days making this like outdoor art gallery in all of this is set on a beautiful waterfront along the shores of Lake Lucerne and the River Reuss.
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SWITZERLAND - Suiza - Wengen to Geneva by Zermatt - 18 Places 18 Lugares
1 - Wengen
View from Wengen towards the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Vista desde Wengen hacia el valle de Lauterbrunnen
Getting off by train from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen
Bajando en tren desde Wengen hacia Lauterbrunnen
2 - Lauterbrunnen
3 - Wilderswil
4 - SPIEZ
Spiez Castle – Castillo
Hünegg Castle
Lake Thun – Lago Thun
5 - Thun
Flusswelle - Bridge or wooden dam built to control the water level
Flusswelle - Puente o dique de madera construido para controlar el nivel del río
View of the Romanesque church of Scherzligen
Vista de la iglesia románica de Scherzligen
City Hall Square - Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Thun Castle of Thun - Castillo de Thun
River Aar - Río Aar
6 - Reichenbach
Dairy Cow Contest - Concurso de vacas lecheras
Back the cows to their farms
De regreso las vacas a sus granjas
Going up to Kiental
Yendo hacia arriba a Kiental
7 - Kiental
8 - Brig
9 - Zermatt
Matterhorn - Monte Cervino
10 - Sion
Basilica of/de Valère
Tourbillon Castle - Castillo
Chillón Castle - Castillo
Walking from the castle to the village of Villeneuve
caminando desde el castillo al pueblo de Villeneuve
11 - Villeneuve
12 - Montreux
Boat ride on lake Lemans
Paseo en barco por el lago Lemans
Villages on the French side of the lake
Pueblos del lado francés del lago
Back in Montreux - Vuelta en Montreux
13 - Vevey
14 - The Lavaux Vineyards
14 -Los viñedos de Lavaux
15 - Lausanne - Lausana
16 - Morges
Morges Castle Museum
Museo del Castillo de Morges
Town center - centro del pueblo
It is on the shore of Lake Lemans
Está sobre la costa del Lago Lemans
The entire coast is adorned with flowers
Toda la costa está adornada con flores
Mostly dahlias - En su mayoría Dalias
They are in the summer months
Están en los meses de verano
In spring tulips - En primavera tulipanes
17 - Nyon
Nyon Castle - Castillo
18 - Geneva - Ginebra
Jet d'Eau - Water jet - Chorro de agua
City symbol - Símbolo de la ciudad