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Lake Luzern

Lucerne, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 21 attractions in Lucerne
4.5 of 5 stars 205 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Dining
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Lake Luzern is beautiful, eat at one of the restaurants beside it and enjoy the view! More

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Franklin, Tn.
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Lucerne located on lake, beautiful, scenic, good for walking and taking photos More

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mumbai
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We did the Lake Luzern cruise on our first day in Switzerland. We could not have asked for a better start! We had a First Class Swiss Pass which allowed us access to the open deck area at the back of the boat. The views were mesmerising...and ureal. The houses on the mountains surrounding the lake looked straight from a... More

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Mumbai
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

A nice pleasant walk along the banks of the river and you could have a niec dinner there too More

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BUDAPEST
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You must take a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Nice big ships, you see the Swiss Alps, and exciting little towns. Drink a coffee, or a hot chocolate or a beer and enjoy the view! More

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SG
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The lake was just outside the main Lucern train station and next to KKL Center. It is very scenic and make nice postcard photos. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The water in the lake was so clear. You could see the pebbly bottom of the lake easily. When I think of the Lucerne lake, I tend to think of the swan lake in the botanical gardens back in Singapore. Not the murky waters of the Singapore swan lake, but the swans. Back there, there are only a few swans... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Lake Lucerne or Luzern is a must for visit. middle of the city & an absolute must for sightseeing. one hop across the Train station, take a cruise by the evening and enjoy a walk along the promenade. Perfect way to spend an evening. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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It is very nice in the evening to walk around the lake. There are lots of restaurants right on the edge of the lake for food and drink More

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Monmouth
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Just sit alongside it and take in the view and the boats gliding past. More

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