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Short break to Lucerne
Location: Lucerne, Central Switzerland
In a perfect setting by the shores of Lake Lucerne, flanked by Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus, this beautiful city remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in Switzerland. Walk through the Old Town and marvel at the painted facades and historic buildings. Enjoy a stroll through narrow cobbled streets lined with shops selling traditional Swiss goods. Or walk across the river on the famous wooden 'Kapellbruecke' (Chapel Bridge) with its triangular paintings, some of which date back to the 17th century. Other places of interest include the impressive Lion Monument, made of natural sandstone and the Glacier Garden. There are several museums - don't miss the Transport Museum, which is regarded as one of the most comprehensive in Europe and well worth a visit.
3*+ Hotel Waldstaetterhof A nostalgic superior 3-star hotel situated near the railway station, bus terminal and boat landing quay, it offers an ideal location to explore the Lake Lucerne area by public transport. Facilities include 80 spacious rooms, a la carte restaurant (alcohol free) with an exceptionally large choice of vegetarian dishes, car park close by, lift. All rooms include bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, TV, radio, telephone. All rooms have recently been renovated in a modern, colourful and warm design.
3* Hotel des Alpes A comfortable 3-star property situated on the shores of the river Reuss right in the centre of Lucerne,the Hotel des Alpes enjoys a view over the famous Kapellbruecke (Chapel Bridge).Facilities include 45 rooms, popular a la carte restaurant with terrace and balcony serving meat and fish specialities, lift.All rooms include shower, WC, TV, radio and telephone. Extra beds for children only possible in superior rooms which are slightly larger and have a river view. Single rooms are not available with river view.
4* Des Balances Premier Hotel Renovated to a high standard the 4-star hotel enjoys a delightful setting on the River Reuss in the heart of the Old Town. The railway station and the boat landing stage are within easy walking distance. Facilities include 60 modern and stylish rooms, renowned restaurant, riverside terrace, elegant bar, comforable lounge and lift. All rooms with bath, shower, WC, hairdryer, cable TV, radio, telephone and minibar. Standard rooms have city - superior rooms have river views.
4* Art Deco Hotel Montana This elegant Art Deco hotel is situated on an elevated plateau and has one of the best views of Lucerne and the lake. The hotel can easily be reached by its own cog train from the lake shore. Facilities include 60 rooms, very popular a la carte restaurant serving excellent food & wine overlooking Lake Lucerne, panoramic terrace, Louis Bar with regular jazz evenings, excellent selection of fine whisky, lift. All rooms are in Art Deco style and have bath, shower, WC, hairdryer, cable TV, radio, telephone, minibar and safe. Rooms have either mountain or lake view and are available as standard or superior (larger) category. Our prices are based on the superior room mountain view category.
