Sunset Bar, Lucerne — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetOct 7

Historic buildings, art museums, lakeside dining and cultural venues number among the highlights of the lakeside Swiss city of Lucerne.

Great place for a drink as the sun goes down

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KapellbrückeSightCity's most famous landmark, a picturesque wooden footbridge
SpreuerbrückeTrailMini version of Kapellbrücke, oldest original bridge in the city
MuseggmauerSightMedieval ramparts with nine towers, some climbable for city views
AltstadtTrain stationPacked with beautifully decorated buildings with colorful frescoes
Sammlung RosengartMuseumExhibits private art collection, with a floor dedicated to Picasso
Château GütschHotelFairy-tale castle hotel reached by funicular, offers city and lake views
UfschöttiParkPark on the lakeshore with a sandy beach for sunbathing and swimming
Lion MonumentPublic artworkLarge stone relief carving of a dying lion, a poignant memorial
Richard Wagner MuseumMuseumMuseum in a villa on the lakeshore considering the composer's time
Inseli ParkParkStrip of grass on the lakeshore with cafe-bars
Verkehrshaus der SchweizMuseumHands-on museum paying homage to all ways of getting around
Sunset BarBarGreat place for a drink as the sun goes down
Sonnenberg Civil Protection FacilityPlaceNuclear fallout shelter with a command center for 20,000 people
Kultur und Kongresszentrum LuzernArts centreStriking arts center and concert venue with world-class acoustics
Le PiafRestaurantCafe at the KKL, great for lunch or coffee

Sunset Bar