One Day in Lucerne, Switzerland
Hello! Hope you are all having a nice summer and my fellow Americans' are enjoying a lovely 4th of July weekend.
As most of you know we were on vacation.. those who follow me on Instagram know that we were in Switzerland. We had a wonderful time.. so absolutely beautiful.
We left on a Friday evening, I am a big fan of taking red eye flights. We try to get as much rest as we can on the plane, keep the first day light and make an early night out of it. It, to me, is better than wasting a day on travelling.
So we landed in Zurich bright and early Saturday morning. From the airport we walked to the train station next door, bought our Swiss Travel Passes and headed to Lucerne.
First a word about the Swiss Travel Pass. It's not for everyone but if you are doing a lot of travelling within the country then it might be just the thing for you. Before we left I calculated approximately how many trains, buses and cable cars we would have to take throughout the trip vs the cost and discounts the Travel Pass afforded us and for us the pass was extremely worth it.
We started with the iconic Chapel Bridge. We wandered around getting a feel of the area before heading to the Musegg Wall. The Musegg Wall and its nine towers are part of Lucerne's historic fortifications. You can climb up the clock tower and walk along the walls to get a better view of the city.
All the stairs and heat had tired us so we decided to sit down for some lunch.. and what does one eat on their first day in the country that invented fondue?
You guessed it! We went to Fondue House Du Pont for some delicious cheese fondue. It was served with bread and potatoes and we added two sides of protein.
With our bellies full of cheese we headed back out into the city. We headed towards the less famous
Spreuer bridge. But first we had to stop and marvel at the Hydroelectric power plant built right onto the River Reuss.
The first mills on the Reuss were constructed in 1178. It was fascinating and mesmerizing to watch. For those interested you can read more about the power plant and its history here.
We walked around a bit more but for those with limited time Lucerne could easily be seen in a couple of hours leaving you more time for the mountains surrounding Lucerne. We decided we had earned some ice cream before heading back to the hotel.
We ate a delicious dinner at Rathaus Brauerei.
And that was how we spent our day in Lucerne. Tomorrow we were off to Mount Pilatus. Check back in next week for the details.
Love Switzerland (I am biased, I grew up there). It looks like your trip is going well. Enjoy the rest of it.
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I have a lot of relatives that live in Switzerland.
ReplyDeleteWell, I accidentally hit publish before I was finished. Love all of your photo's and can't wait to see more. My Swiss grandfather used to make us fondue often. The cheese and chocolate in Switzerland are amazing. I'm sure you are going to have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHow could you NOT have fondue in Switzerland!
ReplyDeleteI always love when you share your adventures with us! What a fantastic place to visit.
ReplyDeleteLucerne looks like a marvelous place for a holiday.
ReplyDeleteLove that country. Peaceful and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great start to a fabulous vacation -- what fun!
ReplyDeleteI think of Switzerland as the most beautiful country on earth. Beautiful photos. I'm imagining that wonderful fondue and delicious ice cream.
ReplyDeleteI visited Lucerne fifty years ago! I remember seeing a famous lion statue, but not the Dance of Death paintings. I'd love to see them!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Continue to enjoy the vacation.
ReplyDeleteWow your adventures in Lucerne look totally amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think I would be very tired if I traveled as much as you. But I do love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you had in Switzerland. Your meals look delicious, and that fondue! The bridge is charming, and you visited many historic places. The mountains surrounding Switzerland are beautiful, and the girls also took a journey there and loved it.
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Oh wow Lucerne looks wonderful remind me of The Sound of Music! The Musegg wall is just incredible and the fondue looked so good. What a great trip!
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It looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures, and fondue - YUM! I will be in Switzerland for the first time next year. My riverboat cruise starts in Basel. I know nothing about the city, but I am still excited. I hope your family continues to have an amazing and safe adventure!
ReplyDeleteAdvanced Happy 4th of July! And OMG! Lucerne! The city looks so lovely. The food pics look fab as always:))
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such a wonderful first day. What a beautiful city to explore too.
ReplyDeleteI was supposed to visit Switzerland a few days ago but a family health concern cancelled our trip. It looks beautiful and I look forward to reading and seeing more about your trip.
ReplyDeleteI like all your lovely photos with smiling faces, not a place I will every get to visit except like this so thank you for this post
ReplyDeleteIt looks idyllic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful vacation to Switzerland. It's been about 13 years since I was last there. My husband's aunt and cousins live there. I'm due for another visit. I can't wait to hear more about your vacation.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post, I did enjoy seeing your photographs and so pleased you enjoyed a fondue in Switzerland :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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We enjoyed our family trip to Switzerland all those years ago, brought back memories thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLucerne is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Hena.
Lucerne looks absolutely amazing! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love that you and your family travel so much! Switzerland looks wonderful!
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Your family is blessed to be able to see so much of the world in your travels! Switzerland looks amazing, thanks for the great photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great summer trip! We were over there years ago after graduate school. It is on our list to get back to! Have a wonderful trip! Weather looks amazing! xo laura
ReplyDeleteWow that looks like a fun place to explore for sure, so many interesting things to see, love the architecture too! So pretty on the water. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYour boys have seen as much at their young age, then many have seen in a lifetime! Neither Barb nor I have been overseas, doubt we ever will.
ReplyDeleteLucerne does look super beautiful. Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit. Looks beautiful. Regine
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This looks amazing! I would love to see Switzerland with my family one day!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by just how much your family is able to travel. Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, you made that one day fun and memorable.
ReplyDeleteBernie,
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It looks like you folks know how to travel. See interesting things and eat great food. I love your tip about red eye flights because taking a day to travel to and from sure waste's a lot of time.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, you make everywhere look more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! That fondue meal looks impressive. I would have been all for that! :) Looks like a fun day!
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ILooks like a fun day! Interesting but a little disturbing bridge!
ReplyDeleteSwitzerland looks absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Switzerland looks so beautiful!! And the food!! I want some of that fondue!! : )
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are enjoying your trip! Lucerne is on my bucket list for sure!!
How nice, this looks like an incredible trip! And the food looks awesome! Enjoy!
ReplyDeletebeautiful views and good foods....
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend
This looks like such a wonderful trip. Switzerland is on my travel bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Switzerland but it looks like both a beautiful and delicious country. I love, just love, that your children are becoming citizens of the world, learning different cultures, hearing different languages, trying different foods. So many Americans seem so insulated. Bravo -- what good parents you are.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and it looks like you had a wonderful time in Lucerne. It's one of my favorite Swiss towns - I was there two years ago and am going back next month!
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These photos are stunning and that fondue looks amazing! Can't wait to read more about your trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photographs! I visited Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with my high school choir in 1986 but ten days was too brief for three countries. And teenaged hormones made it even more a blur. lol My favorite memories revolve around new friendships and our impromptu performances, such as in front of an Austrian fountain. Be well!
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