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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne
Lucerne is an ancient town with strikingly modern sensibilities. One of Europe’s oldest covered bridges serves as its centerpiece, and fresco-adorned historic houses line the streets, but it’s also home to the cutting-edge KKL, a concert hall and art gallery. Take the cableways up the Pilatus, Stanserhorn or Rigi mountains for breathtaking views, or see Lake Lucerne on a steamship cruise.
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1. Free Walk Lucerne
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5.0 based on 216 reviews
Located in the centre of Switzerland, Lucerne is gateway to the alps and has always been a transition point between North and South. Visit what has been rated Switzerland's most beautiful city. Take a guided tour and visit the famous sites, learn about Lucerne's role in history and hear tales and myths about Lucerne and its people.
2. Lake Lucerne
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4.5 based on 5,152 reviews
Reviewed By BruceM147 - Carlsbad, United States
We have traveled a bit on Switzerland’s lake steamers and love the relaxing, scenic hour or two on the way to a walk, lift, or village. Lucern’s lake is beautiful and varied. Take a picnic.
3. Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrucke)
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4.5 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By KatherineB2011 - Melbourne, Australia
Unlike the better-known Chapel Bridge, the Spreuer Bridge, further down the river, holds scenes showing Death interacting with human beings throughout history. The bridge is usually less busy so there's more opportunity to take your time and enjoy the details. It is possible to understand how people have experienced and used this bridge since its construction in 1408.
4. Old Town Lucerne
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4.5 based on 2,876 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Old Town Lucerne is beautiful, with lovely architecture, the serene River Reuss, great shops and restaurants, a tasty craft brewery in Bierliebe & Friends, Europe's oldest covered bridge in Chapel Bridge, and more. Definitely worth spending a day and/or night strolling around--especially close to Christmas when the town is decorated accordingly and there are Christmas markets to enjoy.
5. Lion Monument
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4.5 based on 4,610 reviews
Reviewed By RayleneL - Melbourne, Australia
It was an amazing sight and we spent at least 10 minutes taking photographs as well as just admiring the sadness of the lion who represented the dying Swiss Guards protecting the French King Louis 16. A must see when in Lucerne.
6. Chapel Bridge
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4.5 based on 6,345 reviews
Reviewed By LinaJ470 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Super easy to find Chapel Bridge, stunningly located in the heart of Lucerne Old Town and surrounding by crystal clear Reuss River and beautiful romans architecture residences, riverside cafe's and restaurants The Chapel can't be enter for many years but the bridges definitely can be pass by locals and tourists It's a must go and take a time to enjoy the coffee at Riverside Watch my YouTube videos to know more about Chapel Bridge and Lucerne subscribe to my YouTube channel Lina Jasin find title Lucerne
7. The Nine Towers
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4.5 based on 737 reviews
Reviewed By Crvan - Weston, United States
The Museggmauer and the Nine Towers compose the basis for the historical fortifications for Old Town Lucerne. The old city wall and its towers are very well preserved and is well worth the time to take it all in; be sure to devote enough time for the whole tour and walk. Different portions of the wall and the towers date back to the 1300 and 1400's and were a fundamental part of the old city's defenses along with the river and Lake Lucerne. Most of the towers are open and one can climb to the top of many of them to receive wonderful views of the surrounding area as well as learn of the long history of these towers. The Zyt Tower which dates back to 1386 and has a huge clock on it. This clock dates back to 1535 and is the city's oldest clock is still working today. From the top you receive great views of Old Town and Lake Lucerne. Great walk and great exercise!
8. Hofkirche
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4.5 based on 537 reviews
Around 735/736, southern German nobles founded a small monastery at the site of today's Hof area, which was dedicated to St Mauritius. Around 1135, the autonomous monastery was attached to the Provostship of Murbach (Alsace) and St Leger was named patron of the church. In 1291, the Abbey of Murbach was forced to sell the Provost's Church and its belongings to the Habsburgs. In 1332, Lucerne joined the Helvetic Confederation. By 1433, the City of Lucerne had regained its rights from the Habsburgs, including those affecting the mo- nastery. In 1455/56, the Benedictine monastery was converted into a convent of Canon Regulars. Since then, the Canon Regulars have devoted themselves to the Liturgy of the Hours every day in the mornings and evenings. On Easter Sunday 1633, the church was burned to its foundations. The Jesuit Brother Ja- kob Kurrer from Ingolstadt was charged with the reconstruction of the church. Its consecration took place after the installation of the art works in 1644.
Reviewed By Swampytravels2019
This church’s spires are the first thing you see when you leave the train station. It is an easy flat walk there, until you reach the stairs to the church. It is very peaceful and beautiful.
9. Museggmauer
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By L4968SZcm
This massive wall has numerous towers that you can climb and see the panoramic view of the city from above.
10. Lucerne Station
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4.5 based on 1,358 reviews
Reviewed By jeriy2014 - San Diego, United States
This was a great train station! Like all of Switzerland, it was clean, well organized, and all trains are always ON TIME!
