What's on in Lucerne
Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and in many respects the most important city in Central Switzerland. It is the cultural centre of the region and the fourth biggest Swiss agglomeration. Lucerne owes its development firstly to its geographical location on the important north-south transport axis, sandwiched between the Swiss Plateau and the Alps at the threshold to Central Switzerland, and secondly to the uniquely picturesque scenery of this region.
KKL Luzern (Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne)
The KKL Luzern (Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne) at Europaplatz is the work of the Parisian architect Jean Nouvel. The concert hall (1800 seats) is one of the finest concert halls in the world. The Lucerne Hall, the Convention Centre with the auditorium, and the Museum of Art – the fourth largest in Switzerland – [...]
Address:
KKL, Europaplatz 1, 6005 Lucerne, Switzerland
Schweizerhof Hotel
A 5-star culture with personal charm and nostalgic luxury. This hotel is situated directly on Lake Lucerne with spectacular lake, mountain and city views. This hotel, parts of which are under monument protection, has been run by the Hauser family since 1861. Two top-class restaurants featuring Swiss and Mediterranean cuisine, trendy bar with live music. [...]
Address:
Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, Schweizerhofquai, 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland Tel:+41 41 410 0 410
Verkehrshaus
The Swiss Museum of Transport is an exciting and interest-packed place of discovery – full of original contemporary witnesses to transport history. Its proud boast is to be the most visited museum in Switzerland.
Address:
Verkehrshaus, Swiss Museum of Transport, Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne, Switzerland Tel: +41 41 370 44 44
Radisson Hotel
The Radisson SAS Hotel Luzern is ideally situated on the lake front, near the railway station and the KKL Luzern. The hotel offers 189 ultra-modern rooms and suites decorated in three different styles. High-speed and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, free of charge for guests and seminar participants.
Address:
Lakefront Center, Inseliquai 12, 6005 Lucerne, Switzerland Tel:+41 41 369 9000
Aqua Restaurant
The Gourmet Restaurant Aqua, located at the ground floor of the Lakefront Centre and featuring an airy ambience. Aqua’s cuisine: Crossover and experimental, regional and exotic, creative and always fresh.
Address:
Restaurant Aqua, Inseliquai 12 A, 6005 Lucerne, Switzerland Tel: +41 41 211 01 01
Grand Casino
The Grand Casino Lucerne lies on Lucerne’s famous lakeside promenade. The classical building with its impressive rooms is a playground for events, entertainment and laisser-faire. At the Casino Event Bar, performances of all kinds can be found: comedy, magic and music.
Address:
Grand Casino Luzern, Haldenstrasse 6, 6006 Luucerne, Switzerland Tel. +41 41 418 56 56
Address:
Denkmalstrasse, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland
Hof Church
Main cathedral for the city, as well as the St. Leodegar and St. Maurice religious center. A Benedictine monastery was founded here in the 8th century.
Town Hall
Built between 1602 and 1606 by Anton Isenmann in the Italian Renaissance style and covered with an overhanging roof, representing a typical style from the canton of Bern.
Old City Squares
Historical buildings clad in frescos border the Old Town on the right bank of the River Reuss at a few picturesque squares.
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