European vacations are incredible because you can hit multiple destinations in a shorter amount of time. During this trip, we spent three days in Amsterdam, three days in Lucerne, and three days in Munich. After all, Zurich is the bigger city with easier travel access, but Lucerne ended up being our favorite city of the entire vacation. It totally deserves more than a day trip. I surprised Marc-Andre with a Junior Corner Suite at the Art Deco Hotel Montana see more photos and a full review of the hotel here , and it could not have been any sweeter.
With insanely beautiful views of Lake Lucerne, we had a private jacuzzi on our balcony and a fully stocked mini-bar at no additional fee. It was luxurious, comfortable, and unforgettable.
The bridge will be crowded almost any time of the day. We went around am, pm, and late evening. Rauthaus Brewery is right by the Chapel Bridge and is a must-do for a happy hour beer and pretzel.
Like many of the restaurants in Old Town, the outdoor seating is popular. The first baroque church built in Switzerland north of the Alps, this Catholic church is a beauty, inside and out. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the charming streets of Lucerne, grabbing some gelato, and shopping. With stunning views, live music, and friendly staff, this restaurant is well known in Lucerne, and for good reason. The wine list was impressive and the food was delicious. You can find the menu for your travel dates a few weeks before arriving.
With a pianist playing through the evening and a bartender whipping up some of the best cocktails, this is another must-do for a classy evening. While I originally wanted to go hang gliding, we booked paragliding because they picked us up from the train station in the center of Lucerne. The closest hang gliding I could find was in Zurich.
