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04.01.2009 by James Category Switzerland Holidays 1 Comment →
Lucerne (or Luzern in Swiss) is a gorgeous city which sits on the banks of Lake Lucerne with views across the lake to Mt Rigi, Mt Pilatus and many other snow capped peaks. Lake Lucerne is 39 kilometers (24 miles) long and covers an area of 114 square kilometres (44 square miles). Lucerne became a center of Swiss history and legend, and is the setting for the most memorable part of the William Tell legend (the part where William Tell shoots an arrow at an apple placed on his son’s head).
With beautiful scenery of mountains and pretty lakeside views Lucerne attracts millions of tourists and visitors every year. Lucerne, which has an area of approximately 25 square kilometres (10 square miles) and a population of approximately 60,000 people, is situated at the important north-south axis of Switzerland and is excellently connected through the Swiss rail system. Direct express trains link Lucerne with the international airports in Zürich, Basel and Geneva.