Should I visit Lucerne or Zurich?

But in general, If you want to do the touristy program then Luzern is the place. Zurich is the business city of Switzerland, it is very lovely and has many things to offer... but it is not as picture book quaint as Luzern.



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Short answer – yes. Long answer – absolutely, yes. Between its decorated history, neighboring mountains, stunning lake and rich culture, you're sure to find something for everyone here. It was one of my favorite places to visit in all of Switzerland, so I confidently say Lucerne is worth a visit.

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Lucerne is one of Switzerland's prettiest cities. Between its sunny squares, charming colourful buildings and waterfront promenades, it's hard to imagine a more Instagram-friendly city. It's accessible too, just an hour by train or a little over 1.5-hour by car from Zurich.

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Lucerne is best-known for the wooden bridge spanning the river to connect the city. The most famous and world's oldest one is the Chapel Bridge dating back to the 14th century. This pedestrians bridge is decorated with pictures representing Lucerne's history.

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The central Old Town area is compact and can get crowded, but it's easy to lose the herd by venturing out a little to see the famous Lion of Lucerne or walk the Musegg Wall, with its series of watchtowers. All the major sites are walkable.

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June to September: This is the peak season when the weather is pleasant and Lucerne is full of tourists. The gateway to central Switzerland, Lucerne's proximity to the Alps ensures that it is cool even in summers, particularly in the evenings.

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Luzern is lovely and has much to offer the visitor. Geneve is an expensive (and soulless) big city and international business center. This will be our 4th day in Luzern and we both love this town. Luzern kind of reminds me of a mini paris with all the outdoor restaurants,river through the city,and a lot of shops.

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If you like shopping, seeing churches and night life, this city might be for you. On the assumption that your priority is to see a bit of Switzerland, then Zurich is a nice city to visit - compact, pleasant, good shops, good restaurants.

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I would recommend Zermatt - if you like mountains and hiking and quiet, Lucerne if you like cities and nightlife. Lucerne is a city, you will find the same kinds of things in Lucerne that you will find in Geneva - Lucerne does have Mt. Pilatus, you can take a great round trip tour, boat, cog rail, tram, gondola, bus...

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Lucerne (or “Luzern”) is the most beautiful city in Switzerland, and one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Europe! This striking medieval town sits on the edge of scenic Lake Lucerne and looks up at some of the most impressive mountain peaks in the country.

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