For the past 6 years, the dazzling Lilu Light Festival has illuminated the city of Lucerne and provided entertainment for all during what can be a gloomy month for some. It may be cold and dark outside, but the festival provides some much needed New […]
Lucerne’s Lilu Light Festival 2024 is here! Read More »
There are less than three weeks left of 2024 (we know, where did the year go?!), and there is no time like the present to start thinking about how you would like to celebrate the New Year. If you’re still undecided, and are looking for
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Whilst the shores of Lake Lucerne may be snow-free for now, up in the mountains surrounding Central Switzerland the temperatures are dropping and creating the perfect conditions for skiing and the many other winter sports that are on offer. Ski resorts are beginning to open
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December is just around the corner and before we know it we will be celebrating Christmas and New Year. In this blogpost, we outline 10 festive things to do in Lucerne this month to help get your in the Christmas spirit. 1 – Ice Skating
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We have reached the time of year when shops are stocking-up with seasonal gifts, trees are lighting up the city, and the smell of roasting chestnuts can be found on street corners. There are plenty of activities and traditions to get us in the festive
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Geisslechlöpfe is a custom celebrated in the city of Lucerne that gets everyone, well almost everyone, in the mood for Samichlaus season. This year the streets will resonate with the rhythmic sounds of whip cracking between 3 November and 8 December when the Geisslechlöpfer are
Geisslechlöpfe or the art of scaring winter away Read More »
If you’re new to living in Switzerland, or maybe just visiting, then you may be curious to know more about snowshoeing and how you can get involved. Snowshoeing can be a great alternative to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the ski
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Over the past week, the city of Lucerne has been preparing for a very important event: Fasnacht. The annual event will take over the city in the coming days and is guaranteed to be a spectacle. Whilst some will be escaping to the quiet mountain peaks,
Luzerner Fasnacht 2024: the complete program Read More »
Next week marks the beginning of one of the biggest festivals in Lucerne: Fasnacht. The carnival is famous for its loud Guggenmusic, eccentric costumes, and people filling the streets to celebrate. You might be left wondering what it’s all about. An overview of Fasnacht Fasnacht
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Whilst we are well and truly into the winter months by now, there are many of us who find this time of year difficult. Even though the evenings are already getting lighter, the winter weather and darkness will still be around for a little longer.
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