Lucerne is a small town that has everything you would expect from a typical Swiss town: it is charming, romantic and perfect for spending one day. The medieval architecture of the town and incredible view of Lake Lucerne is for sure something that will amaze you. If you love hiking, if you love the mountains, keep in mind that very close to Lucerne is the famous Pilatus Mountain. You can even take the cable cart fro Lucerne to the top of the mountain to enjoy the unique scenery that you will never forget. On the other hand, if you love classical music, remember that the city’s annual festival in April hosts world-class musicians.
The 5 attractions you should not miss are:
- Swiss Museum of Public Transport
A museum dedicated to Public Transport may sound boring and surely when you see that the entrance costs 32 CHF (about €29) you will think it would be better to skip it … but don’t! This attraction in Lucerne is totally worth your time! Especially if you are visiting with kids it is a must! Here are some reasons to visit the Museum of Public Transport in Lucerne
Because it is the no.1 museum in terms of visits in Switzerland
Because it is huge, interactive and has a lot of things to do
The museum is very big and is composed of several individual buildings. One building is dedicated to trains, another one to cars, another to airplanes, another one to boats and the last one is dedicated to spaceships! You will definitely need at least 3 hours to see everything. - The Chapel Bridge
The Chapel Bridge is the most picturesque point in the city and you can find it on all postcards. It is wooden, constructed in 1365 and is Europe’s oldest wooden bridge. It’s a very romantic place as you see not only the beautiful lake but also have a clear view of the Alps. To be honest with you, the bridge is nice but you will not spend more than 10 minutes there. - The Lion Monument
The dying lion is one of Lucerne’s most famous attractions: actually it is a 10-meter long sculpture dating back to 1820–21. It was created by the Danish sculptor Thorvaldson and is dedicated to the Swiss soldiers who died during the French Revolution. - Lucerne’s city center
Lucerne’s city center is very sweet. You can walk around, go shopping or relax for a moment and eat something. It’s also very romantic. Keep in mind that Lucerne is a very touristic city and quite expensive. - The Lake Lucerne
You cannot leave Lucerne without admiring the beautiful lake. It is, without a doubt, the most impressive sight of the city! You can enjoy the waterfront promenade and admire the Mt. Pilatus. If the weather is good you can even cruize around the lake!
