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City tours, excursions and tickets in Luzern and surroundings
Moving around in Switzerland - transportation
The first railway in Europe has appeared in Switzerland. To this day, it is considered one of the best. The train schedule here is precisely coordinated. Even if several transfers are necessary, the passenger does not have to wait more than 30 minutes between the trains. Absolutely all the cities of Switzerland are connected by rail. This is why most tourists and local residents use this type of transport in the country. Some tourists, who are not limited in money, prefer to rent a car. Despite the size of the country, there are lots of great highways with a magnificent road surface. At the same time, there is a fee for riding them that is about 45 francs. Air transport in the country also deserves a praise. The largest airline in Switzerland is SWISS, but, in addition to it, there are dozens of private ones. Buses run to each airport on a schedule. Air transport is in demand among travelers only in the case of foreign flights, since the land transport is already well developed in Switzerland. … OpenEconomy roadmap of Switzerland
The textile industry is one of the most important places in the construction of the economic structure. The leading position in the food industry is taken by the Nestle Corporation. The main assets of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry belong to Novartis and Hoffmann-la-Roche. Swede-Swiss concern ABB is engaged in the manufacture of turbines and electrical engineering. The mechanical engineering is focused on forge-and-press equipment and high-precision metalworking machines. In general, there are very few large enterprises in Switzerland. The economy is based on small single companies and organizations. The transport connection in Switzerland occupies a very important position in the system of European transport interchanges. The country is crossed by many important highways, in spite of the fact that it was necessary to struggle with a mountainous relief, constructing tunnels, viaducts, and bridges to build them. … Open
Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
26.04.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
26.04.2024
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Luzern for children - what to visit
In Lucerne, it is also worth checking out restaurants or cafes that serve amazing desserts. For example, in Gelateria dell'Alpi, you must try fantastic ice cream, in Confiserie Bachmann - delicious Swiss cakes, and in Konditorei & Cafe Heini - wonderful pies. Dieci Café offers delicious ice cream desserts, and at CrazyCupCake Café, parents should treat their children to unsurpassed chocolate cakes and pies. Kids … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
There are several great markets in Lucerne. The largest and most interesting for tourists is Luzerner Wochenmarkt. At this grocery market, you can buy all kinds of popular products. Local farmers present their products here too. The market has large pavilions with cheese, dairy products, deli meats, seasonal vegetables, and fruits. The best bakeries in town offer their products at the same market. Here you can buy … Open
Advices for travellers
3. Tourists wishing to use the public transport for cruising the city and visiting the tours, should better buy a pass ticket Swiss Pass. It gives the right of free rides in public transport and discounts for tours visiting. The pass is available for purchase in tourist information center or in some hotels. 4. Bicycle is one of the most popular city transports. The main rental center of two wheel … Open
Active recreation
Apart from beach sports, in the summer season, tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy other outdoor activities like paragliding, parachuting, or trying one of the eco-tours so popular in Lucerne (covering the mounts Pilatus, Rutenberg, Napf) and hiking in picturesque places (UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Park). However, for the same purposes, guests of the city can rent a bicycle and take a ride around the city … Open
Festivals and events in Luzern
Connoisseurs of classical music will be glad to know that they can listen to it three times a year. Firstly, during the Easter celebration, the second festival lasts the whole summer, and for the third time, the festival participants visit the city in October. Musical concerts with the participation of orchestras and ensembles, as well as solo performers, take place in various cultural institutions of Lucerne such … Open
Travel guide to Luzern
On the Kornmarkt Square, you can see the beautiful building of the old town hall. Originally, this huge building was used for grain storage. On the square in front of the building, was located the grain market. In the 16th century, it was decided that the majestic building be converted for the city authorities. Today the ancient town hall is the embodiment of the best traditions of the Renaissance style. An … Open