25 7 en falkenplatz 21 17 weggisgasse 14 gr 12 sse kra m ga rössligasse hirschenplatz eisen gasse w ein st ra s strasse hertenstein se de en l 6 19 12 bahnhofstrasse k pla ape tz ll rkt ma kornmarkt kape llgas se ge rbe rga ss e 22 3 16 1 4 2 20 18 23 24 5 10 15 8 9 11 13 hotels see page 6 pedestrian area lucerne the city the lake the mountains 4 distances to lucerne europe km/miles berlin 945 585 rome 790 490 london 1095 680 madrid 1590 985 550 340 paris vienna 900 560 860 535 amsterdam train hours direct flights to zrh 8 9 hours 9 hours 10 11 hours 12 hours 7 hours 10 hours 10 11 hours switzerland zurich basel bern geneva lugano interlaken km/miles 70 43 100 59 110 68 250 161 170 99 70 43 car 1h 1.10 h 1.20 h 3h 2h 1h train 1h 1.20 h 1h 2.50 h 1.70 h 2h germany england germany basel zurich france 100 km 1.2 hrs 70 km 1 hr france lucerne lucerne austria italy 250 km 2.5 hrs 170 km 1.7 hrs austria spain geneva lugano italy the city in the heart of europe and i
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hotels hotels classified according to the hotelleriesuisse 5 star hotels 1 grand hotel national résidence 2 3 palace schweizerhof haldenstrasse 4 phone +41 041 419 09 09 info@national-luzern.ch www.national-luzern.ch haldenstrasse 10 phone +41 041 416 16 16 info@palace-luzern.ch www.palace-luzern.ch schweizerhofquai 3 phone +41 041 410 04 10 info@schweizerhof-luzern.ch www.schweizerhof-luzern.ch 4 star hotels 4 art deco hotel montana 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 adligenwilerstrasse 22 phone +41 041 419 00 00 info@hotel-montana.ch www.hotel-montana.ch continental park murbacherstrasse 4 phone +41 041 228 90 50 hotel@continental.ch www.continental.ch des balances am weinmarkt phone +41 041 418 28 28 info@balances.ch www.balances.ch ambassador zürichstrasse 3 phone +41 041 418 81 00 hotel@ambassador.ch www.ambassador.ch cascada bundesplatz 18 phone +41 041 226 80 88 info@cascada.ch www.cascada.ch grand hotel europe haldenstrasse 59 phone +41 041 370 00 11 info@europe-luzern.ch www.europe
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cable car weggis-rigi kaltbad the essence of switzerland lucerne acts as a gateway to a very special part of the world central switzerland and when we say central we really mean central from the historic rütli meadow and the perpetual snow on mt titlis to lucerne s landmark mountain mt pilatus and the famous locations on the lucerne riviera everything is within easy reach even in winter mould-breaking designers and engineers gave mt pilatus the world s steepest cog-railway mt rigi europe s first mountain railway and mt titlis the rotair an aerial cableway with a rotating cabin welcome to the heart of switzerland the region around which everything else revolves 8 excursions 1 mount pilatus 360° switzerland on lucerne s doorstep page 16 so close to lucerne and so easy to reach by public transport mount pilatus 2132 m 6995 ft altitude is the perfect peak for everyone large or small 2 aerial cableways 2 hotels 7 restaurants the world s steepest cogwheel railway and central switzerland
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goldenpass panoramic suggested itineraries paris tgv geneva montreux goldenpass line lucerne zurich germany basel france 4 5 ultra-modern trains are able to give the traveller the unique sensation of being totally at one with the grandeur of the unfolding landscape reservations for groups are mandatory 4 lucerne we recommend staying 3 to 4 days in lucerne to experience the whole of the essence of switzerland the shopping boutique and the festival city 5 zurich the throbbing world metropolis with its quiet aspects especially in the old town is an ideal start or end point of your journey through switzerland due to its international airport germany schaffhausen rheinfall lucerne william tell express locarno/lugano italy germany 1 150 m and a height of 23 m an average of 700 m3 of water rushes over the cliffs each second 2 lucerne we recommend staying 3 to 4 days in lucerne to experience the whole of the essence of switzerland the shopping boutique and the festival city
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lion monument city highlights and sightseeing culture and convention centre lucerne kkl luzern the culture and convention centre lucerne kkl luzern on europa square is the work of the parisian architect jean nouvel the concert hall 1840 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 are likewise part of this sensational construction public and personal guided tours on request water tower this octagonal over 34 meters high 111,5 ft tower was built ca 1300 as part of the city wall used as archives treasury prison and torture chamber lucerne s trademark and the most photographed monument in switzerland jesuit church first large sacral baroque building in switzerland constructed in 1666 by father christoph vogler for the jesuits the vault was redecorated in the mid18th century the original vestments of brother klaus a famous swiss patron are stored in the inner chapel spreuer bridge was completed in 14
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museum of art lucerne city highlights and sightseeing museum of art lucerne europaplatz 1 kkl level k ,6002 luzern phone +41 041 226 78 00 www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch the museum of art lucerne is housed in the spectacular kkl luzern culture and convention center lucerne designed by the french star architect jean nouvel exhibition program exhibitions of international contemporary art and alternating selections from the museum s collection grand casino luzern haldenstrasse 6 6006 luzern phone +41 041 418 56 56 www.grandcasinoluzern.ch total entertainment under one roof gambling tables and slot machines in the jackpot casino and the grand jeu casino american style bartending at the cocktail bar mediterranean delights in the restaurant olivo live piano music frequent shows concerts and clubbing daily from 12 am to 4 am ids checked at entrance of gaming area valid passport european id ch-driving license minimum age 18 years dresscode required in the grand jeu casino swiss folklore show stadtk
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mountain railways · hotels · congresses mount pilatus pilatus-bahnen schlossweg 1 ch-6010 kriens/luzern phone +41 041 329 11 11 fax +41 041 329 11 12 info@pilatus.ch www.pilatus.ch www.pilatus-seilpark.ch land s biggest roap suspension park guarantee exciting excursions all kinds of sports fans meet here to hike climb toboggan sledge bike and sledge 6 km sledge run in winter the golden round trip lucerne s own mountain has so many stunning sides and on the golden round trip you experience every single one lake lucerne from lucerne to alpnachstad the world s steepest cogwheel railway up to the pilatus kulm peak 2132 m 6995 ft altitude alpine meadows mountain streams rugged cliffs and who knows maybe even ibex chamois alpine roses and gentian breath-taking panoramic views over the lakes of central switzerland not to mention of the alps no fewer than 73 mountain peaks you re welcome to count them delicious local specialities à-la-carte menus and choice of international cuis
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mount titlis titlis rotair cableways p.o box 88 ch-6391 engelberg phone +41 041 639 50 50 fax +41 041 639 50 60 titlis@titlis.ch www.titlis.ch snow and fun all year round rent a snowboard at the valley station in engelberg and enjoy summer snowboarding on mount titlis during the iceripper summer camps small and big kickers and various rails as well as music snacks bbq are offered on mount titlis breath-taking view mount titlis is the only snow paradise to be reached within one hour from lucerne reach mt titlis with 3 different cable cars it s a 45 minute journey through many changes of scenery from the green valley bottom up into the high alpine glacier region enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view the panorama restaurant with the highest pizzeria in the world and much more 18 the glacier paradise titlis at 10 000 feet 3 020 m offers an eternal snow and ice experience on the highest viewpoint in central switzerland all year round explore the glacier paradise of mount titlis with its se
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mount stanserhorn rondorama® revolving restaurant stanserhorn-bahn-gesellschaft drehrestaurant rondorama ch-6370 stans/luzern phone +41 041 618 80 40 fax +41 041 618 30 48 info@stanserhorn.com www.stanserhorn.ch outstanding in the lucerne area mount stanserhorn offers spectacular vistas at an altitude of 6300ft 1900m 15 minutes away from lucerne a vintage cable car which has been chugging up the mountain since 1893 will take you up to the first platform from the middle station chälti a modern aerial cable car will bring you up to the peak on the top the view stretches onto a chain of more than 100 kilometres of alpine panorama 10 swiss lakes and all the way to the black forest in germany whether you visit this region in spring summer or autumn you will be greeted by a wide variety of alpine plants the bürgenstock 20 bürgenstock bahnen tourismus ch-6363 bürgenstock phone 041 612 90 90 fax +41 041 485 88 01 fax +41 041 612 90 91 bahn@buergenstock-hotels.ch www.buergenstock-bahn.ch www.
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weggis vitznau rigi the best of lake lucerne weggis vitznau rigi tourism the best of lake lucerne seestrasse 5 ch-6353 weggis tel +41 041 390 11 55 fax +41 041 391 00 91 info@wvrt.ch www.the-best-of-lake-lucerne.ch the picturesque lakeside villages of weggis and vitznau are located on the shores of lake lucerne on the sunny southern flank of mt rigi the idyllic location of these resorts provides an ideal starting-point for a variety of excursions 20 minutes to lucerne both on the lake and up the surrounding mountains mt rigi with its car-free resort rigi kaltbad attracts many a guest seeking sport and relaxation in a tranquil alpine environment the beautiful village weggis has an exceptionally mild climate and a multitude of mediterranean plants such as palm trees grapes orchids and chestnuts grow here it is therefore not surprising that weggis is often referred to as the riviera of central switzerland vitznau lies nestled between two elements of natural beauty mount rigi and lake l
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lucerne tourism ltd · marketing and sales bahnhofstrasse 3 · ch-6002 luzern · phone +41 041 227 17 29 · fax +41 041 227 17 18 www.luzern.com · sales@luzern.com schmid riedmann partner bsw 06luz16.15 ud e
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