If you're planning a trip to Lucerne in Switzerland , below is our guide to how to travel solo in Lucerne. We've included lots of practical information such as where to stay, which tour company to use and how to get around. All links included have been recommended by solo female travellers and come with our Solo Female Friendly endorsement.
Just choose the relevant section or read the full article. Happy planning! Lucerne is an alpine playground with a beautiful city, lake and mountains. It is a city of culture with museums, theatres and festivals, and you can easily spend a couple of days here meandering around the churches, small streets, and plazas.
Not to mention the lake and the bridges. Cross beautiful bridges whilst marvelling at the architecture or just take a boat ride on the lake for gorgeous views. This place just oozes calm even when the tourists are around. If you like the city, lake and mountains then Lucerne should be on your Swiss bucket list. Lucerne is not as expensive as the main cities. Safety Tips — Lucerne is a touristy city so just be careful with pickpockets.
Avoid Tribschen at night and be careful with your belongings on Basel Street. Language Spoken — German and some English. Did you Know? It is worth trying to get out of the city and up the mountains to experience this view and peace. Top Must-Sees For Solos. This unique monument known as the dying lion of Lucerne was carved out of natural rock to commemorate the Swiss mercenaries who died in Created by a Danish sculptor in a nearby sandstone quarry, the lion is shown impaled with a spear and a shield to its side.
The detail in the rock is amazing, as its location in a cliff-face, surrounded by calm waters. Find at Northeast of Lowenplatz. The water tower on the bridge used to be a dungeon and a treasury vault. The bridge was reconstructed after a fire in Find along the river. Built over two centuries, construction began in the 16th century and culminated in the 18th when its twin onion-domed towers were added.
