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Weather in Luzern. Actual conditions and forecast
Week forecast for temperature, rain and cloudiness
Map of wind conditions for Luzern area
Map of Luzern temperature forecast
1. You can zoom in to Luzern using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Luzern. The map is real-time and interactive.
Rain forecast for Luzern area
1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Luzern for any period within next 10 days.2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Luzern. The map is also real-time and interactive.
Climate in Switzerland and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Despite the fact that in the off-season the tourist flow is dropping, places in hotels should still be booked in advance. That’s because the most active time for the business sector is coming. From April to the end of June, it's time to go on tours and visit natural and architectural monuments of the country. From September to October, various sports tours are very popular, including trekking in mountains, mountaineering, paragliding, and canoeing. You can go to the south of Switzerland even in autumn, as the exhausting heat there is already over. The weather will become fair and comfortable to get acquainted with the lush subtropical vegetation.
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Atmosphere of Switzerland: religion and languages
Switzerland is one of the most democratically developed countries in the world. That is why the state language here isn’t just one. There are three of them, German, French, and Italian. In these languages, state legislative acts are drawn up and meetings with federal government bodies are held. Most of Swiss speak the German dialect, Schweizerdeutsch. About 20 percent of the population speaks French. It is distributed in the adjoining lands of Geneva, Friborg and Valais. No more than 5 percent of Swiss citizens speak Italian. Even Rhaeto-Roman has the status of the national language. It is considered a derivative of the old Latin language, and only about 1 percent of the population speaks it. It is distributed mainly in the mountainous region of Graubünden. … Open
Sights of Luzern - photogallery
Luzern guide chapters
Shopping, streets and outlets
One of the most unusual shops in the city is Freakatoriums Shop, which sells themed souvenirs in a fantasy style. Its customers can choose beautiful porcelain figurines or a superhero costume. A separate shelve is for Star Wars fans. 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 … Open 
Advices for travellers
8. Almost every gastronomic establishment offers the guests a special menu of the day which has a marking Plat du Jour or Tagesteller. The set menu is a perfect chance to relish the dainty dishes at the most attractive pricing. 7. In local restaurants and cafes tipping is welcome. The tips should equal 10% of the total order sum or more. In upscale gastronomy establishments the serviced fee is … 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
The city also hosts two fairs, and every traveler would be happy to check them out. The first one, Waffen-Sammlerborse, is dedicated to collection weapons and is held at the end of March. Besides the fair itself, visitors will have a chance to enjoy sports, an exhibition of weapons from cult films, thematic events (airsoft, paintball), swordplay performances by the best athletes, and master classes in shooting. The … Open
Luzern for children - what to visit
As for other places of interest, it's worth mentioning Hirschpark Lucerne Zoo. This is a very beautiful park, and regardless of what the family wants - to take a walk in the park or look at the animals, - it promises the most unforgettable experience. The animals to watch are goats, deer, sheep, deer. The zoo is small but very spacious, it is very nice to spend time with a family in this place. However, you can … 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
