It opened in 2011 and has a capacity of 16,800 spectators. It is one of the most modern and modern stadiums in Switzerland and is mainly used for football matches. Around the stadium you will find the FC Luzern boutique, Hubelmatt Athletics Stadium, sports complex, indoor swimming pool, paddle court, tennis court, shooting range, restaurants, cafes and hotels.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO LUZERN ARENA
*** BUS: 1, 4, 20.
*** TRAIN: S4, S5.
LUZERN: A FABULOUS TOWN ON THE LAKE
From the first moment you will feel like you are living in a fairy tale! It is the social and cultural center of Central Switzerland. The wonderful lake, the Swiss Alps and the marriage of the modern with the old cause an “explosion” of great emotions. Its excellent architecture, very good cuisine, locals who are always smiling and its wonderful sights will make you love it. It is a city that you will not get enough of no matter how many times you walk through it.
Currency: Swiss Franc
Calling Code: +41
Nearest airports from city center: Zurich Airport (65km), Basel/Mulhouse Airport (103km), Bern Airport (124km), St. Gallen Airport (163km), Friedrichshafen Airport (198km), Strasbourg Airport (227km), Stuttgart Airport (276km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** KAPELLBRUCKE (Kapellbrücke, 6002 Luzern)
The covered wooden footbridge spanning the Reuss River is the city’s trademark and is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. It was built in 1333 and includes several paintings inside that date back to the 17th century.
*** LION MONUMENT (Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern)
It is located in the middle of a rock cave. The sculpture is dedicated to the Swiss Guards who lost their lives to revolutionaries in 1792 in Paris during the French Revolution.
*** SWISS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT (Haldenstrasse 44, 6006 Luzern)
It opened in 1959 and you will see many model trains, cars, ships, aircraft and motorcycles.
*** KUNSTMUSEUM LUZERN (Europapl. 1, 6002 Luzern)
It is located in the Cultural and Convention Center of Lucerne and includes thousands of works of art from the Renaissance to the present day.
*** RICHARD WAGNER MUSEUM (Richard-Wagner-Weg 27, 6005 Luzern)
It is located on the shore of the lake and is the building in which the composer Richard Wagner lived for six years (1866 – 1872). Since it functions as a museum and you will have the opportunity to see personal items of the leading composer.
*** SPREUERBRUCKE (Spreuerbrücke, 6004 Luzern)
It is yet another covered wooden bridge in the city and among other things you can see several painted wooden panels with a unique dance of death, performed between 1626 and 1632.
*** BOURBAKI PANORAMA LUCERNE (Löwenpl. 11, 6004 Luzern)
It is a part of the European cultural heritage. You can see pieces of art, culture, media history, history of the political situation in the country, etc.
*** CHURCH OF ST. LEODEGAR (St. Leodegarstrasse 6, 6006 Luzern)
It dates from the 17th century and has Renaissance and Gothic style architecture. See the impressive towers, the altar of Saint Mary and several religious objects of special significance.
*** GLACIER GARDEN OF LUCERNE (Denkmalstrasse 4a, 6006 Luzern)
You will have the opportunity to see through a window the history of the Earth. Embark on a journey through time and visit the mirror maze to explore.
*** NATURE MUSEUM LUCERNE (Kasernenpl. 6, 6003 Luzern)
You will have the opportunity to see exhibits dealing with the basics of Earth history, biology, flora, fauna, animals, insects, etc.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Lucerne Culture and Congress Center is a cultural venue worth visiting to see a theater performance.
*** Jesuit Church is a church that deserves your attention.
*** Sammlung Rosengart is one of the most important art museums in the country.
*** Lake Lucerne cruise would be an ideal choice to see the beauties of the city through a ship.
*** Museggmauer is an iconic old city wall with 9 towers.
*** Historisches Museum Luzern, Museum im Bellpark, Hans Erni Museum, Puppenhausmuseum and Hans Erni Museum are some museums you could visit.
FOOD AND DRINK
In general, the cuisine of Switzerland is a combination of German, French and Northern Italian cuisine. You should definitely try the cheese fondue. The steamed pork soup called Zürcher Eintopf is excellent, as is the Basler flour soup. Also try alplermagronen (alpine pasta), heusuppe, rosti, zuppa di zucca and gluhwein mousse. If you want to live like the locals, then try the Brötli which are shrimp, salmon or chicken sandwiches. Definitely, if you want something traditional, then try Lääberli. Accompany your food with local beer or wine.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels in the city center or nearby for all budgets. Certainly the hotels that are closer to the center are consequently more expensive.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Löwencenter Luzern is a shopping center where you can find everything for your shopping.
*** Schönbühl Center is another excellent choice for your shopping.
*** 50 föfzg is another mall that has many markets.
*** There are important shops in the old town.
*** Bruchquartier is a place where you will find many shops for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike, by tram or by bus.
CITIES NEAR LUZERN
Major cities close to Luzern are Zurich (52km), Basel (100km), Bern (109km), Vaduz (131km), St. Gallen (146km), Freiburg im Breisgau (164km), Lausanne (211km), Strasbourg (233km), Milan (245km), Stuttgart (276km).
