Lucerne

Lucerne, Switzerland can be reached from Basel and Zurich within an hour. The River Reuss flows out of the northwestern end of the lake Lucerne and splits the town into two. The river flows out of the northwestern end of the lake. Lucerne in Switzerland is famous as a tourist spot with the best views of the mountains. Tourists can have beautiful experience of cruising in the lake waters or can just

spend their time viewing the picturesque old quarter, also referred to as, LUZERN. With its natural beauty the city charms the tourists in every possible ways. Lucerne is credited to be the most visited town by the tourists yet it has managed to retain the beauty and the charm to the best.

The river bank with medieval squares, guildhalls, frescoed houses, churches and chapels looks beautiful. The museums of Lucerne, Switzerland must be visited while touring in Lucerne. Picasso gallery and the Verkehrshaus, i.e., the Transport Museum are visited by number of tourists throughout the year. The cafí© culture of Lucerne is quite thriving and tourists should make it a point to enjoy the experience of sipping the well brewed beverages at any cafe by the river bank while enjoying the beautiful scenery. For party animals, The Pilatusstrasse Boulevard stands as the heaven, as it is the junctions of midnight hang-out and vibrant nightlife with numerous bars, pubs and cafes lined up.

Natural beauty and cultural brilliance is what one can experience at its best in Lucerne. The frescoed facades of the old town and the two covered wooden bridges account for the major tourist attractions of Lucerne. The oldest road bridge in Europe, the Kapellbrí¼cke, built in the fourteenth-century must also be visited while

in Lucerne, Switzerland.

The month of February and August are the best time to visit Lucerne in Switzerland as one can enjoy the cultural vibrancy with the two major festivals that are held in these months. In the month of February, the Carnival begins and is celebrated for six days and nights. The Carnival is the biggest celebration held in the country and people from far off places come here to enjoy the glimpse of it. The Internationale Musikfestwochen Luzern, which is Europe’s one of the most prestigious classical music event which was inaugurated in the year 1938 is organized here from mid-August to mid-September every year.

Tourism plays a significant role in the economy of Lucerne, Switzerland. The lakes, mountains and the cultural vibrancy of Lucerne make Lucerne an interesting tourists spot. Beautiful view of the Mount Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps is an experience to savor life long and is the reflection of the natural beauty in its truest form.