The Top-10
Reasons to Recommend: At the forefront of the Alps, Mt. Rigi is known as the “Queen of the Mountain” and is a famous observatory in central Switzerland. Since ancient times, it has been a famous place to watch the sunrise and sunset. From the observation deck on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Alps and extend to the Black Forest in Germany and the plains of France. In the early 19th century, cultural celebrities such as Weber, Mendelssohn, and Victor Hugo visited here. In 1864, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom also visited the Mt. Rigi.
Reasons to Recommend: The Capel Covered Bridge and the Octagonal Water Tower are landmarks in Lucerne and even Switzerland, and often appear on postcards. Built in 1332, the Kappel Covered Bridge connects the two sides of Lucerne. It is the old wooden covered bridge in Europe. It was rebuilt after the fire in 1993 and has been leading to the octagonal water tower of the representative of Lucerne. Like the Museg City Wall, this bridge and water tower are also part of the Lucerne fortifications.
Reasons to Recommend: The Lion Monument, aka the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief commemorating Swiss Guards massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. The giant sculpture is 6 m high and 10 m long. The upright wall of rock is the remains of a quarry exploited over centuries in the building of Lucerne. The statue sees a regal lion dying from a spear wound which is marked by a shield bearing the emblem of the French monarchy. Mark Twain once described the monument as “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.” Standing there, it is impossible not to feel a sense of grief and wonder. It's a truly moving experience.
Reasons to Recommend: As you look up at the Kappel Covered Bridge in Lucerne, you can see the Mount Pilatus where the legends of dragons are told. It is magnificent. In Lucerne, there are even Pilatus Street and Pilatus Radio, which shows people's love for the mountain. Mount Pilatus has become a famous attraction with its steep mountaineering railroad tracks and the “Golden Tour”. At the top of the mountain, you can look south from the peaks of the Alps and turn to the north. The sights can reach the German Black Forest through countless lakes. There are also many easy hiking trails on the top of the mountain including the Dragon Road.
Reasons to Recommend: The Cathedral of St. Leo de Gard, located on the north side of Lake Lucerne, is an important church in Lucerne. The interior of Hof Cathedral is solemn and solemn, and there are engraving patterns in the late Renaissance, which are vivid and delicate and worthy of appreciation. Today's Hof Cathedral is the center of faith for the locals and the place to perform church music. There are occasional concert performances in the Havre Cathedral, and the religious music played on the church is extraordinarily solemn and grand.
Reasons to Recommend: Swan Square is located on the north side of the Kappel Covered Bridge and is the entrance to the Old Town. The main road passes in front of the square and several bus lines stop. There are many chairs for visitors to rest under the shade of the side of the lake. Swan Square and the connected street are also one of the important shopping districts in Lucerne. It is a paradise for Swiss watch and jewellery lovers. It is the recognized leader in many Swiss watches, jewelry and jewellery industry such as Bucherer and Guebelin. The watch line includes almost all well-known Swiss brand watches.
Reasons to Recommend: The Musegg Wall is one of Switzerland's most well-preserved defensive walls, with a variety of watchtowers. The big clock built by Hans Luter on the Zyt tower is a relatively old clock in the city of Lucerne, and enjoys the privilege of reporting the time one minute ahead of the other big clocks in the city. Standing on the wall, you can overlook the entire Lucerne, the lake and mountains in the distance, which is fascinating.