Lucerne is the capital of the canton of the same name. It lies on the north-western shore of Lake Lucerne at the outflow of the Reuss. This divides the city into the Old Town and the New Town. These two parts of the city are connected by the Chapel Bridge with the water tower and the Spreuer Bridge. The exclave of Bürgenstock also belongs to Lucerne. Historians see the birth of the city in the transfer of the parish from the monastery in the courtyard to Lucerne in 1178. Its location between the lake and mountains (Pilatus and Rigi) is picturesque and has been promoting tourism since 1840. In addition to its beautiful location, Lucerne's many sights also make it one of the most important tourist destinations in Switzerland. The highest point is on the Bürgenstock at 1127.8 m above sea level and the lowest at 419 m above sea level on the Rotsee. Geographically, the town lies at the junction of the north-south axis and the transition to the Central Plateau. It is also regarded as the gateway to Central Switzerland. Thanks to its location in the heart of Switzerland with an excellent transport network, Lucerne can be reached quickly from all directions. The drive to Zurich takes half an hour and to Bern or Basel a whole hour. The schools in Lucerne are easy to reach from all regions.
Lucerne has over 81,690 inhabitants. The municipal area is 29.11 km2of which over half is green space or agricultural land. The city is divided into six urban districts and 26 quarters (132 small districts). Littau, which merged with Lucerne in 2007, is clearly the urban district with the largest area. Industries have been present in Lucerne for a long time and large corporations such as Emmi, Schurter and Merck/MSD Schweiz AG have their headquarters in the city. Lucerne is considered the social and cultural center of Central Switzerland - the fourth largest agglomeration in Switzerland. As an educational location, Lucerne has a university (since 2000), the University of Teacher Education as a center for human rights education and a university with six departments. The schools in Lucerne thus offer a comprehensive and interesting range of educational opportunities.
The city and agglomeration are easily accessible by public transport. In addition to long-distance and regional trains and suburban trains, Lucerne is also served by trolley buses, bus lines and boats. There are four railroad stations in the city: Lucerne railroad station, Lucerne Transport Museum, Littau railroad station and Lucerne Allmend-Messe railroad station (underground). This means that Lucerne schools in different parts of the city are easily and conveniently accessible. You will find a large selection of stores at Lucerne railroad station, so you can shop or eat from early in the morning until late at night. The Gütschbahn runs between Baselstrasse and the Chateau Gütsch at the touch of a button with a maximum capacity of 8 people per cabin. The Freigleis cycle path leads over the former terrace of the Zentralbahn and thus also ensures fast connections. With the well-developed transport network, every point in the city and the schools in Lucerne can be easily reached.
Lucerne has had a connection to the A2 highway since 1981. This crosses the city in a north-south direction and the Reussport Tunnel is one of the busiest sections of highway in Switzerland. There are entrances and exits in Emmen-Süd, Lucerne-Zentrum, Lucerne-Kriens and Lucerne-Horw. The highway takes you to Zurich (42 min), Bern (1 h 17 min), Basel (1 h 11 min) and the whole of Central Switzerland as well as the Bernese Oberland. This means that the schools in Lucerne are particularly well connected to Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland. The lake bridge between the old and new town is one of the busiest roads in Switzerland. The city of Lucerne's parking guidance system provides information on the parking conditions of over 9,000 parking spaces. Keep an eye on the total parking time and costs. Or use Park + Ride offers to get to your school in Lucerne.
In addition to primary and secondary schools, Lucerne is also home to middle schools, private schools, vocational schools, Universities of Applied Sciences, the University of Teacher Education, music schools, language schools, the hotel management school, the media training center, Colleges of Higher Education, the University of Lucerne and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) with its six departments of Design & Art, Music, Social Work, Engineering & Architecture, Business and IT, as well as the schools of the Swiss Armed Forces' higher cadre training. Lucerne thus offers a comprehensive range of educational opportunities with strong roots in the economy and society. The schools in Lucerne thus ensure innovation and new skilled workers.
Many restaurants complement school visits in Lucerne and offer a variety of catering options, from simple meals and Swiss cuisine to home-style cooking and Italian, Asian and Oriental specialties. The diverse gastronomic offerings range from cozy inns to sophisticated restaurants or trendy cafés and numerous bars - whether by the water or sometimes high above the rooftops of the city. Culinary specialties include Älplermagronen, Chügelipastete, Chriesisuppe, Tuusig-Bohne-Ragout, Birewegge and Läbchueche. Visit the Chäs-Cheller Lucerne or the gourmet paradise of Confiserie Bachmann on Schwanenplatz with its flowing chocolate wall, Chatzestreckerli and Schnäfeli.
Lucerne is the postcard Switzerland par excellence thanks to its location on picturesque Lake Lucerne against the backdrop of the Alps and the
Kappelbrücke, one of the most popular photo subjects in Switzerland. After visiting the schools in Lucerne, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world and discover the sights: Chapel Bridge with water tower, Old Town, Town Hall, Musegg Wall, Jesuit Church, Court Church, Franciscan Church, Spreuer Bridge, Knight's Palace, steamboat ride, Museum of Transport and Lion Monument. Culturally, Lucerne offers the Culture and Convention Center Lucerne (KKL), the Art Museum, the Richard Wagner Museum and the Hans Erni Museum. Events with supra-regional appeal include the Lucerne Carnival and the Lucerne Festival. Outdoor sports and other sports can also be enjoyed here. Discover the trendy Hirschmatt-Neustadt quarter, the trendy Bruchquartier district or the lakeside promenade for a stroll. From the Gütsch hotel terrace you have a great view over the city and can take a walk in the Gütschwald forest. The Sonnenberg, Lucerne's local mountain, also offers local recreation. You can also visit Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi in the surrounding area.
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