Why go
- City in Switzerland.
- Served by Emmen Air Base (EML).
History
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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Emmen Air Base (EML); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Landungssteg 1 (SGV) Bahnhofquai, 0.9 km); routes include Luzern – Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, Luzern-Tribschen, Verkehrshaus-Luzern.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.