City break in Luzern. Active leisure ideas for Luzern - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Zurich & Luzern Visitors of the city of Lucerne will discover the numerous attractive shops, entertaining centers and scenic parks, sport grounds, night clubs and bars there. The city features excellent facilities as for the quiet rest and recreation so for active leisure. The largest shopping center is located in close vicinity to the railway station. The RailCity center presents plenty of different kinds of goods so one will easily find the necessary things to buy. One of the most purchased souvenirs among travelers is still jewelry. To buy some unique jewel things one should set off to the Bucherer showroom. There one will find inexpensive stylish accessories as well as unique designer pieces made of precious metals.
1. Interurban train is the optimum way for tourists to get from Lucerne to any neighboring town and city. Tourists who are not constrained in time should not limit their exploration only … Open
Some attractive souvenir shops are located in the neighborhood of the railway station as well. The most interesting crafts are offered in Grendel Manor, Casagrande and Weggisgasse souvenir shops. The most popular night entertainment center is a casino placed in the Haldenstrasse street. The establishment will be of great interest not only for gambling fans but for genuine gourmands as the place houses an upscale restaurant which is an established place for exciting night shows and concerts.
Among the night clubs the Pravda Club is most worth attention. It treats the visitors with grand dancing sessions engaging world renowned DJs for several times per week. During the warm season the main place of relaxation and recreation for Lucerne visitors is the lake shore of Lake Lucerne. Local beaches feature all the facilities for comfortable rest and recreation. Tourists have a chance to enjoy the beaches luxuriating in the sun and devoting the time to water leisure activities or set off to the cruises. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The fans of fishing will love the Dani's Fischehaus center which organizes the tours to the most fishery destinations. The center offers all the fishing gears for rent. From April till November the city visitors are invited to the upscale premium golf-center Golf Club Luzern which is located in the nearest neighborhood of Lucerne. The quality of the local golf course will impress the most sophisticated and experienced golf players meanwhile amateurs will have a chance to join the golf school. In October the ice rink Regionales Eiszenlrum Luzern invites the guests for skating which will be working till March. It is a perfect place for family recreation and company entertainment and leisure!
Kapellbrucke 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 and its beautiful surroundings. That's how you can “kill two birds with one stone” having a great time and staying healthy.
Lucerne can boast one of the largest shopping centers in Switzerland - Mall of Switzerland. The shopping complex covering an area of 46,000 square meters offers a choice of over 150 stores … Open
The city's pastoral and cozy atmosphere is what visitors to Lucerne remember the most. It is very nice to spend time here, having a picnic in one of the parks or walking through picturesque areas. One of these is Hirschpark, the main feature of which is deer inhabiting its territory. Watching them is a pleasure, the animals make contact with people willingly. Those wishing to relax in nature are encouraged to explore one more place - Hof Herrendingen Farm. Here you can have a great time mastering horseback riding or feeding animals (hens, horses, sheep, cows). A good restaurant is also available for visitors on site.
Luzern - Christuskirche Another great place for active recreation is Hallenbad Allmend, a swimming complex with a wonderful thermal zone, pools for every taste and age, several water slides, and relaxation rooms. The surrounding area is equally good for outdoor activities. Nearby is Schiesssportzentrum Luzern Indoor - a shooting range where you can fire a gun a lot, thus developing your accuracy. Also, one shouldn't pass by the nearby Swissporarena Stadium where the region’s most important football matches are held. After active leisure, you can dine at a small nearby restaurant.
Lucerne is a truly attractive place and the eighth largest city of Switzerland. This city is situated on the shore of Lake Lucerne. Lucerne is considered the capital of Central Switzerland. … Open
Grand Casino Luzern, the place attracting all gamblers, is also worth mentioning. Its guests are provided with a variety of games of chance such as bingo, roulette, poker, slot machines. Even though the casino occupies a chic building, there is no strict dress code inside (however, tidiness should still be maintained). Of interest to travelers are spa centers where they can spend time in a relaxing atmosphere and wash off all the tiredness. "Palace" and "Wellness & Beauty" based on the grounds of Hotel Schweizerhof are among the best ones. Among Lucerne's escape room clubs, AdventureRooms stands out. Here, visitors are invited to complete a 60-minute quest in a thematic room stylized under jungle or a laboratory.
Luzern - Reussbrucke While in Lucerne, be sure to check out the news about upcoming concerts. The city often hosts interesting musical performances (for example, at the Konzerthaus Schüür or the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum). In many bars, guests are entertained by musicians performing live music (Louis Bar, The BruchBrothers, Netzwerk Neubad, already mentioned Pravda Club). Besides the above, Lucerne has several nice bars for a good night out. Favorably located on the rooftop, Penthouse Bar is a great place not only from the gastronomic point of view but also as a viewing platform. Connoisseurs of strong drinks and good cocktails based on them are encouraged to check out the bars Brooklyn and Hemingway Rum.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Luzern
♥   World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 65.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 95.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 111.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 135.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 141.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Luzern
♥   Amusement park 'Jungfrau Park' Interlaken, 52 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Connyland' Lipperswil, 84.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Minigolf-Sportanlag' Schaan/Vaduz, 91.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Steinwasen Park' Oberried, 99.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Familien Park' Villingen-Schwenningen, 115.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Luzern
♥   Water park 'Alpamare' Freienbach, 40.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Luzern
♥   Restaurant 'Sauvage' Luzern. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Drei Könige' Luzern. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'RED' Luzern. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Des Balances' Luzern. Type - Classic cuisine|Mediterranean cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Brasserie Bodu' Luzern. Type - Traditional cuisine|French. 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

City break ideas for neighbours of Luzern

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