Welcome back to Ask a Local , a series of posts in which I interview locals all over the world about what to see, where to go, what to eat, and how to fit in in their city or town. I moved to Lucerne seven years ago and work in Zug in a trading company. I have a pretty stressful job, so I really enjoy being outdoors on the weekends. There are four must-sees in Luzern for me: First, the Lion Monument, which is such a beautiful sculpture.
Third, the city walls, where you can climb a tower for a view of the KKL an art and cultural center , the lake, and the old town. And fourth, Mount Pilatus. It can be a lovely place, particularly in fall and winter, with views of the clouds below and blue sky and sun above.
In summer, it is a great adventure to combine a mountaintop walk with a boat ride. Then hike halfway down and jump on the steepest train in the world to Alpnachstadt, where you can catch a boat back to Lucerne if you are lucky, a steam one!
You can book your hunt at foxtrail. In the summertime, after a long day of exploring, a great place to relax is the Sunset Bar at Seeburgstrasse by the lake.
When skies are clear, I love to walk or run around Rotsee pond. The old town is cute, but hotels there can be very expensive and rooms can be small. One special place that I love there is the Cakefriends coffee shop at Torgasse 3.
