Lucerne: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Canton of Lucerne
The Canton of Lucerne occupies a connecting position between the Swiss Plateau and the Alpine regions. Alpine landscapes and urban life come together here.
Anyone choosing Lucerne as a travel destination may want to book a hotel.
Landscape
The Canton of Lucerne encompasses urban cultural areas, lake landscapes, pre-Alpine mountains and regions shaped by agriculture, all in close proximity to one another. The landscape stretches from lowland areas around Inwil to mountainous terrain reaching approximately 2,350 metres in the municipality of Flühli.
The canton includes numerous lakes and rivers, hills and mountains, as well as towns and villages offering a wide variety of hiking landscapes. The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, with its moorland landscapes, biodiversity and sustainable development, is connected to the canton’s wider landscape.
Hiking and Cycling
Walking and hiking are among the established activities for visitors throughout the Canton of Lucerne. The landscapes range from the northern hilly areas and the Reuss plains to the mountainous regions of Pilatus, Rigi and Entlebuch.
Mountain biking, e-biking and gravel biking are represented by a multi-day biosphere bike tour in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch.
Culture
The cultural traditions of the Canton of Lucerne include Lucerne Carnival and major international cultural events such as the Lucerne Festival.
The medieval covered Chapel Bridge over the Reuss and its associated Water Tower are located in the city of Lucerne, within the canton. Together, they form a prominent cultural heritage landmark in the canton.
Regional Context
Wartensee Castle is located in the surroundings of the Canton of Lucerne. Sankt Margrete is situated in the canton’s nearer vicinity. In the wider regional area are Windegg, the Monastery of Saint Clare, Olten Monastery, Chli Horn, Egg and Dornegg.
Further regional pages: Lucerne Region, Sursee, Willisau, Entlebuch electoral district.
To the higher-level travel overview: Switzerland.
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