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Switzerland
Little, mountainous, efficient Switzerland is one of Europe's most appealing destinations. Wedged neatly between Germany, Austria, France, and Italy, Switzerland melds the best of all worlds and adds a healthy dose of chocolate, cowbells, and cable cars. Fiercely independent and decidedly high-tech, the Swiss stubbornly hold on to their quaint traditions, too. Join cheesemakers in a high valley, try to call the shepherds on an alphorn, and hike through some of the world's most stunning mountain scenery.
Luzern
Luzern has long been Switzerland's tourism capital. Situated on the edge of a lake, with a striking alpine panorama as a backdrop, Luzern was a regular stop on the "Grand Tour" route of Europe during the Romantic era, entertaining visitors such as Mark Twain, Goethe, and Queen Victoria. And with a charming old town, a pair of picture-perfect wooden bridges, a gaggle of fine museums, and its famous weeping lion, there's still enough in Luzern to earn it a place on any Swiss itinerary. Luzern also makes a fine home base for exploring the surrounding region, with wide variety of boat trips, mountain lifts, and other excursions to choose from.
Climate data for Lucerne (1981-2010) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
3.4 5.2 10.3 14.4 19.1 22.2 24.7 23.8 19.4 14.3 7.8 4.3 (38.1) (41.4) (50.5) (57.9) (66.4) (72) (76.5) (74.8) (66.9) (57.7) (46) (39.7)
Month Average high C (F)
Year
14.1 (57.4)
Daily mean C (F) Average low C (F) Precipitation mm (inches) Snowfall cm (inches)
Avg. precipitation days
( 1.0 mm)
0.5 1.4 5.4 9.1 13.7 16.9 19.1 18.3 14.6 10.2 4.6 1.6 (32.9) (34.5) (41.7) (48.4) (56.7) (62.4) (66.4) (64.9) (58.3) (50.4) (40.3) (34.9) 2.3 2.0 1.1 4.3 8.9 12.1 14.2 13.9 10.6 6.7 1.6 1.0 (27.9) (28.4) (34) (39.7) (48) (53.8) (57.6) (57) (51.1) (44.1) (34.9) (30.2) 53 56 77 91 133 159 155 151 111 78 75 74 (2.09) (2.2) (3.03) (3.58) (5.24) (6.26) (6.1) (5.94) (4.37) (3.07) (2.95) (2.91) 16 20.2 8.3 1.2 0 (6.3) (7.95) (3.27) (0.47) (0) 9.5 3.8 8.8 4.4 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0.4 5.3 14.6 (0) (0.16) (2.09) (5.75) 9.4 0 9.7 1.1 10.0 3.6
9.6 (49.3) 5.7 (42.3) 1,214 (47.8) 66 (26) 133.4 15.4 77.9 1,423
11.9 11.9 13.1 13.8 12.5 12.5 10.3 1.9 0.6 0 0 0 0 0
Avg. snowy days ( 1.0

cm)
% humidity
83.9 79.5 74.6 72.0 71.8 72.4 71.5 76.2 80.4 83.9 84.0 85.0 72 122 141 161 171 201 187 137 97 52 36
Mean monthly sunshine 47 hours
Source: MeteoSwiss [18]
Things to Do
1.Kapellbrcke
The Kapellbrcke is a covered wooden footbridge spanning diagonally across the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel, the bridge is unique since it
contains a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with most of the centuries old bridge in a 1993 fire. Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrcke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city's symbol and as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions.
2.Mount Pilatus
Mount Pilatus is a mountain overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It is composed of several summits of which the highest is named Tomlishorn. Another summit named Esel lies just over the railway station. Jurisdiction over the massif is divided between the cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden, and Lucerne. The main peaks are right on the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden.
3.Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country. The lake has a complicated shape, with bends and arms reaching from the city of Lucerne into the mountains. It has a total area of 114 km, an elevation of 434 m, and a maximum depth of 214 m. Its volume is 11.8 km. Much of the shoreline rises steeply into mountains up to 1,500 m above the lake, resulting in many picturesque views including those of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus.
4. Swiss Museum of Transport
The Swiss Transport Museum or Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, in Lucerne, is a museum, opened in July 1959 and exhibiting all forms of transport as well as communications. The museum also maintains a large collection of work by Hans Erni, a local painter and sculptor.
5. Rigi
Rigi is a massif in central Switzerland. It is also known as the "Queen of the Mountains." The highest peak at 1,797.5 meters is the Rigi Kulm, easily accessible by public transport. It offers many activities such as skiing or sledging in the winter, and hiking in the summer.
6.Church of St. Leodegar
The Church of St. Leodegar is the most important church and a landmark in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. It was built in parts from 1633 to 1639 on the foundation of the Roman basilica which had burnt in 1633. This church was one of the few built north of the Alps during the Thirty Years War and one of the largest and art history
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Month Average high C (F)

11.9 11.9 13.1 13.8 12.5 12.5 10.3 1.9 0.6 0 0 0 0 0

Avg. snowy days ( 1.0

Mean monthly sunshine 47 hours

Source: MeteoSwiss [18]

4. Swiss Museum of Transport

6.Church of St. Leodegar

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