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Lucerne is a tourist favourite because it exemplifies the storybook image of a Swiss town. Located at the north end of the lake, the city with its narrow cobblestone streets, slender spires and turrets, covered bridges, frescoed houses, and fountains add to its charm. Mounts Rigi and Pilatus form the southern gate to the city, and the snow capped Alps are visible in the distance. The city is a popular cultural centre with museums and the International Festival of Music, which is held every year in August. The people here are very sport-orientated.
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 Lucerne has an efficient network of local buses. Tickets are available at automatic vending machines. Bikes can be rented at the railway station for a tour of the Lake. Or enjoy the sights from a boat deck. The distance determines bus fares that you travel. Taxis can be expensive. Or partake of its pleasures by foot.
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Zurich's Kloten Airport is a 50-minute train journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Some hotels do provide a free shuttle services from the airport. Taxis and car rental is available transport to the city centre.
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