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We plan to stay in Lucerne for only one night, but we'll have a car and most hotel I've looked at (3 to 4 star) say parking is available nearby for a surcharge, or at a nearby public parking place. Can anyone suggest a nice (charming?) hotel, not necessarily in the middle of the city, where we can park without having to pay?

Thank you very much.

Cathy

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Anybody knows what is the name of the fountain in Weinmarkt Platz in Lucerne and what is it representing?
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Alberto

I am having a difficult time finding a vacation rental in the city of Lucerne in early June. Does anyone have any recommendations for anything from an efficiency to a small apartment.

hi all! my husband and i will be in lucerne for 3 days in feb. we are in our early 30s coming from London and are looking for a relaxing few days at a charming hotel with lovely views. we're not on a strict budget so all ideas are welcome! we love unique hotels that are great quality.

Hi All, Is anyone can help to provide some info on Stanserhorn, Titlis & Transportation Museum? a) Open Air Cable Car to the Stanserhorn. I've browsed through the website, the fares as below. May I know what is the difference between the 1st & 2nd options? Both also back to Stans. Is the 4th option including return ticket to Stans? 1) Stans-Stanserhorn Adults (Swiss Pass) CHF 34.00 (return) 2) Round trip Stans-Stanserhorn-Wirzweli-Dallenwil-Stans Adults (Swiss Pass) CHF 23.40 3) Round trip Stans-Stanserhorn-Wiesenberg-Dallenwil-Stans Adults (Swiss Pass) CHF 25.00 4) Good morning ticket (departure: 8.15am / 9.15am) Adults (Swiss Pass) CHF 29.00 b) Titlis I would like to hike for 1 section from Trubsee station. Would like to confirm the correct route. Is it from Engelberg & get off Trubsee station, then I’ll need to hike up until Titlis or to Jochpass & hop in the cable car from Jochpass to Titlis? If this included into the Engelberg to Titlis route? And how long will it take to hike up until the next station to catch up the next cable car to Titlis? c) Transportation Museum Lucerne, is this museum covered free with Swiss Pass. I know Swiss Pass got provide free entry for museum but not sure is it applies the same for Transportation Museum Lucerne. Thanks a lot. Have a nice day. Regards, Aodreen

I want to ask who can tell me the cheapest option to travel from geneva to lucerne

Hi All, As part of a short trip in Nov this year, for duration of 5-6 days I have planned to visit Interlaken, Paris and Lucerne My flight tickets and hotel bookings are all done What I am left with respect to plan is about travel between these cities As I ave already been to France twice, I have an idea about getting reservation and all But I would like to know the duration and cost (approx) for the mentioned below travel: - Zurich to Interlaken : Evening train - Interlaken to Paris: Evening train - Paris to Lucerne: Evening/ Early Morning train - Lucerne to Zurich: Evening train I already did alot google on this, but it doesn't seems that much helpful As hotel bookings are already done, I wont be very flexible in changing the travel plan Also, rather than booking train tickets online, I am planning to get all tickets done when I reach Zurich from station itself, as I thing they will provide me better info about travel passes and tickets all together Objective here is to get the cash ready with me for travel purpose separatly Thanks in advance for your assistance Read more: VT Forum temporarily unavailable

We are travelling to Lucerne and staying in Hotel in Rotherberg,Lucerne, Swiss in June 2012, occasion - my husband's birthday. Can anybody suggest me a cake shop or email id of the cake shop concerned person . Thanks Priyanka.

Hello, I'm planning a day trip in Lucerne & Pilatus Kulm. I checked the website but information is a bit strange regarding the cog railway. Since I'm going there on Saturday, end of April, is it possible to take the cog railway to Pilatus? Or it's closed? I read lots of post on the internet and I understand that summer season beggins in May and winter season ends in March. So it leaves April in what season? :) I know the other options to go up there, but I'd preffer the cog railway.

Will be in Lucerne in January for 2 nights. After ground floor or accommodation with a lift as my wife is in a wheel chair. Need help with pensions/B&B's/pensions within walking distance of the train station. Any ideas of what to see and do would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

Guys, I amm planning a trip to swiss for around nine days. I am getting in at Zurich and then making my way to Geneva from there. In between I will visit, Lucerne, Interlaken and Berne. My question revolves the two days I plan to be in lucerne. I have reserved one day for Mount Titlis and the next day for Mount Pilatus. There are plenty of trips available on the internet and most of them are expensive. I don't mind shelling that kind of money, but of course the preference is to save and also if possible to travel on my own, rather than be bound to any travel services. Q1) How do I get to Mount Titlis from Lucerne. Can some one please break up the stages of journey and also tell me the approximate cost for each journey? Q2) How do I get to Mount Pilatus from Lucerne. Can some one please break up the stages of journey and also tell me the approximate cost for each journey? Really appreciate any help you can provide in this matter. Regards, Sandey

Hi, I'm visiting Switzerland in couple weeks. Will base at Bern, and plan one day trip to Lucerne. Can anybody help me to decide should I visit Mt. Rigi or Mt. Titlis at that one day trip? I plan to visit Matterhorn and Schilthorn at some other days. And I'm traveling with a 9 year old boy. Thanks very much for your help. Sherrillina

Hi, I wish to travel with children (not infants) to Interlaken and Lucerne during mid November. Can you guys guide me if this is the worst time or I can take my chances? I am into mountain excursions and family fun things, not much into history. Will it be possible to take mountain excursions in November? Thanks a lot for reply

We are four members arriving in Lucerne station around 17 hrs and have luggage. Can you please suggest how we can reach our hotel Best Western Hotel Krone?

Can I get Swiss francs by giving Saudi Riyals in cash? Are there are specific places in Lucerne for cash exchange?

Hi,I will shortly be visiting Lucerne for a few days.Lucerne was suggested to me as a good base.It will be my first trip to Switzerland and I am into sceenery/photography, culture,sights,history. I am interrailing and I will be moving on to maybe Innsbrook and salzbourg before ending in Munichfor flight home. Would 3 days be enough to take in Lucerne and surrounding sights?

I'll be visiting Switzerland in October. Lucerne will be my second stop. Where I come from, winter wear do not come cheap. Any advice on where to buy good and affordable winter wear such as coats, windbreakers etc in Lucerne?

Hi- I am looking to visit Jungfraujoch. I found a tour on http://www.switzerlandholidays.com/ that will start in Lucerne 09:30 in the morning and go to Jungfraujoch and end in Zurich around 20:00. This is the only tour that I found that will start in Lucerne and end in Zurich all others do round trip to Lucerne. Is it worth doing this trip through a tour company with a guide? The cost is289 francs per person. Or can this trip be done by ourselves? Also does anyone know of other tour companies that offer this trip (start in Lucerne and end in Zurich)? Also, Does anyone know of a good hotel in Lucerne where it would be easy to see the city as well as be close to the train station to go to Jungfraujoch? Thanks, Ashley

Hi, I am planning a budget for a 2 adult trip to Switzerland including the destinations of Lucerne, Interlaken etc with a quite concrete tour plan in each of the destinations. My questions related to Lucerne trip are: 1) A day pass available for the round trip from Zurich to Lucerne with some discount treatment for the cogwheel, boat touring cost? If not 2) What is the train or bus round trip cost from Zurich to Lucerne? 3) In the Lucerne and surroundings, what is the No.1 trolley bus cost from Lucerne to Kriens? 4) What is the round trip cogwheel cost and single trip cost from Kriens to Mt.Pilatus? 5) What is boat tour cost on the lake to Alpnachstad? What do you think the ideal trip line that covers the most worthseeing landscapes with the most effective cost? Many thanks!

Hi Friends, I could not find the cost to Mt Tilis from Lucerne, can some one tell me. What type of cloths will be necessary to wear to be comfortable in the Glacier on top of Mt Titlis. Thanks in Advance

Hello, Just found a great Hotel on the lake for under 165 USD a night, however it is booked for the dates I will be in Switzerland. Does anyone know of a hotel with lake views and is reasonably priced?

I plan to purchase a swiss pass for 4 days and start travel from Geneva. Can I stay at a place say about 30 minutes to an hour away from Lucerence or Zurich offering cheaper hotels ? I can always use my pass for trips to the city saving sone CHF on hotel accommodation and save more on my trip to Pilatus or Titlis. Which is the best sceinic train ? Glacier express or Bernina ? or some other ? Need advice.

Hi I am staying in Zurich and wish to visit Lucerne. What is the best way to get there and how much will it cost me. how much time does it take on a train? I wish to see Chapel bridge & Transport museum. What else can I see? I have separate days for Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis. Many thanks Geeti

Can anyone recommend a restaurant in Lucerne serving fish or vegetarian dishes? Thank you

Hi, We will be in Luzern, Switzerland for three days and will need 2 rooms or 1 famliy room for Late July, 4 adults. Prefer a private bath and we won't have a car so we won't be able to stay too far from Lucerne. Anyone have a hotel they recommend. Budget 300 USD if possible. Thanks

Will be in Switzerland mid July for three days. We will be coming from Paris. Never been before and thought Luzern would be nice. Wanted mountains and a lake, some hiking and general relaxing, going on to Florence upon leaving. If you only had 3 days in Switzerland in your whole life would it be spent in Luzern. If so where would you stay(hotel)? Budget is under$500 USD/day. Couple and 2 adult boys. Traveling by train/no car. Would 2 days in Luzern and a day in Interlaken or somewhere else be better? Thank you so much for relying!

our group of 6 adults (50-60 years old) will be taking a 8-Day train tour of Budapest-Vienna-Prague. Our tour will start on May 21. We will arrive at Zurich on May 18 and have 3 days that we want to visit Switzerland. Can any body give us suggestions on how best to spend the 3 days and which city/hotel should we stay. We heard that we should not miss Lucerne. Also, what is the best way to fly from Lucerne or Zurich to Budapest on May 21 am or May 20 pm. Thanks for your help.

I am currently planning a trip in 2011 and I have allocated 7 days to travel through Switzerland. Can someone advise me how to proceed, what towns / cities to allocate time to and possible don't miss highlights I should include. I would like my daughter (9 yrs - keen athlete) to travel the Jungfrau or the equivalent. Thanking any assistance.

Hi On pilatus.ch I can find the info as below, Changes to operating times From October 2010 to February 2011 our facilities will be closed as follows: 25.10.2010 – 12.11.2010 Kriens panorama aerial gondola and aerial cableway closed for maintenance work 25.10.2010 – 25.02.2011 Hotel Bellevue closed 22.11.2010 – 25.02.2011 All operations on Pilatus Kulm closed Wat does this mean in terms of visiting mt.pilatus , is it totally closed or wat... ???

do I need to get tickets for City Train Luzern if I have swiss pass ?