Advantages: Wealth of things to do; picturesque setting Disadvantages: Expensive, like most other places in Switzerland
...the shores (surprisingly) of Lake Lucerne - excellent photo-opportunities can be had. There is a wealth of things to do in the city: the great white statue of a lion set beneath trees that is on all the postcards; the Kapellbrücke which crosses the river flowing from the lake, a (partly) 12th century covered wooden bridge which has incredibly vivid paintings on the eaves; there is a 17th century cathedral. The shopping is good too, although my advice ...
Alternum 26.07.2000
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Review of Lucerne (Switzerland)
Advantages: Architecture, shopping, history, scenery Disadvantages: The design of the Banhof and ajoining conference centre
Lucern is simply beautiful in every conceivable way.
Set on a lakeshore, with plentiful steamer trips available on the lake.
The only aesthetic exceptions are the (apparently award winning but for what?) modern Banhof and the strange conference centre next to it that suggests a cage for an oversize budgerigar.
Lucern is a city of history.
There are two traditional covered footbridges about 500 years old, though the larger was sadly, for the most ... ...to be reconstructed. There were wonderful triangular paintings in the gables under the roof. Sadly, most were lost and their places now kept by surviving prints. The second, smaller bridge is still oringinal, incorporating the remains of the remarkable water mills that powered, among other things, the city mint. Strange as the combined power of a structure designed to divert the river that is so immense it could not be entirely dismantled would not ...
mechanima 11.07.2000
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Advantages: Lovely scenery and a great base to explore more of this area Disadvantages: Expensive to eat out - but isn't all of Switzerland
My partner & I visited Lucerne for 7 days in February 2006 - what a glorious time to visit this delightful town. The air was cold and fresh, but our winter woolies, hats and gloves were enough to keep us snug and warm. But having difficulty walking, I was concerned that my exploring would be limited - I needn't have worried. The Swiss cater very well for visitors and treated me with patience and respect and although I couldn't do any skiing or strenuos ... ...stayed with relatives in the Lucerne suburbs and travelled into the town via the very efficient bus service.
The area was heavy with fresh snow when we visited and we found a cruise on the lake a must. Their famous mountain, Pilatus, looked majestic and eeire in the misty winter sun, whilst less well known peaks are a delight to explore. My favourite is Rigi, with its steep railway and cable car. We enjoyed a fabulous bowl of soup and crispy roll ...
pollypiggy 05.11.2006 (11.11.2006)
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Advantages: Cheap watches and chocolates Disadvantages: Cold in winter
I went to Lucerne for a two day stopover during May. I almost stayed there for the rest of my trip. Lucerne is situated between lakes and mountains to either site, which makes for breathtaking views. Take the cog-railway up the mountain for an experience never to forget and come down with the cable, or simply hike up the mountain. Stay in the Pilatus Hotel, the highest in Europe. In Lucern, eat loads of cheap chocolate, have a traditional cheese ...
neofran 06.08.2000
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