The Lives and Legends of Lucerne

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Lucerne audio tour: The Lives and Legends of Lucerne

This is a 1.2mi walking tour

It takes an average of 75 mins to complete.

Lucerne

Switzerland

$9.99

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About the Tour

Come with me on a walking tour to uncover the magic of Lucerne.

The town is set against the majestic backdrop of the Alps, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Several pretty bridges, steeples, fountains and frescoed facades will catch your eye on this walk, but Lucerne has so much more to offer than photo opportunities.

You’ll begin at the train station and make a loop around the old town, visiting both sides of the Reuss river. Each site you visit has a story to tell, from the Chapel Bridge’s burning to the carnival celebrations. You’ll pass by wine, grain and pig markets too, each with its own unique character. From the markets, you’ll wander the cobbled streets to the Mill Bridge and find out about the castle on the hill.

The tour ends with the Legend of the Wild Man and Lux Ritter, the craftsman who became mayor. By the end of our tour, I hope you firmly agree that Lucerne is a whole lot more than a beautiful photo!

Tour Producer

Cynthia Toole

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I am a tour guide, teacher and independent business owner. With my many years of exploration and experience I am able to bring you all that I have uncovered. It is great fun to introduce visitors and locals to the legends, history and delights of a city. Usually I share all this live but thanks to VoiceMap you can come along with me any day or time and discover!

Preview Location

Location 19

Château Gutsch

Stop here before the bridge.

Can you spot the castle-like building up on the hill straight ahead? All you need to do is look over the bridge onto the opposite side of the river.

That is the Château Gutsch, a five-star hotel that looks like it belongs in a belle epoque fa... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
Chapel Bridge
Wasserturm
Peterskapelle
Rathaus Stadt Luzern
Weinmarkt
Jesuitenkirche Hl. Franz Xaver

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Bahnhofpl., 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Total distance

2km
Final location
Spreuerbrücke, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Distance back to start location

355.86m

Directions to Starting Point

Make your way to Lucern‘e Train Station, conveniently located at the edge of the Old Town. The tour begins at the arch in front of the Station. It has a Quadriga on top, a 4 horse chariot and is surrounded by city buses.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

All of these places to stop along the way are on the river and offer views of the town and water.

Opus Winebar- located next to the Jesuit Church, here you can enjoy a glass of wine, lunch or dinner.
- Pfistern Restaurant & Guild House for fondue and traditional Swiss food
- Mill’Feuille Cafe - sit outside for breakfast, lunch or dinner near the “other” covered bridge
Rathaus Brauerei - next to the Rathaus and a brewery for standard Swiss fare and a fresh beer

Best time of day

The tour can be enjoyed both day and night. During the daylight you have a better view of the architecture and can appreciate the details. If you tour after sunset you experience the magical evening glow. The only time I would suggest to avoid, if possible is Saturday midmorning when locals and guests are out and about.

Precautions

Part of Lucerne’s charm is how manageable and safe it is. Much of the tour is set in pedestrian zones. Nonetheless, in all zones one should attentive to bicycles and cars, especially when listening to a tour.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”