The Rathaus was constructed in 1606 by Anton Isenmann. This town hall has a renaissance architectural style, with an emmentaler-style roof. Right above the arcades you will find the Kornschütte hall, which used to be a major trading venue.

Lucerne Chapel Bridge is one of the oldest road bridges in all of Europe. This amazing wooden pedestrian bridge across the River Reuss was built in 1333. Its original aim was to help defend the city. The bridge's main highlight are the 100 early 17th century paintings on its ceiling.

This confectionery shop has been operating for more than 100 years. Its success has been built on quality, freshness and its wide range of products. Every chocoholic will find here something to their taste as well as great gift ideas.

If you're a chocolate lover you won't want to come to Lucerne without visiting the Confectionary Bachman, a veritable "Land of Chocolate". Here you'll find an amazing variety of delicious products unique to the store that are produced with the best traditional methods and to the highest quality. Be sure to taste the Luzerner Chatzestreckerli (cherry-flavored chocolates with liquid truffle creme) as well as the famous Baileys truffles and many other kinds of bread, pastries, desserts and chocolates.

The Matthäuskirche is named after the evangelist Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles. The first Protestant church in the city, Matthäuskirche was designed by Ferdinand Stadler around 1860. It came about as a result of a search for a church site by the owner of the adjacent Hotel Schweizerhof. The church represents a fascinating example of Gothic renaissance style. Composer Richard Wagner, who lived in Lucerne from 1866 to 1872, married his second wife Cosima von Bulow here in 1870.

The Church of St. Leodegar is one of the most important landmarks in Lucerne, as well as one of the largest churches in all of Switzerland. Dating from the 1630s, this basilica is located close to the lake, offering amazing views. From the outside you can see its twin identical needle towers. Its interior is richly decorated with classic works of art.

The Hofstube is a historical Swiss-style restaurant located in the Hotel Zum Rebstock. This amazing restaurant famous for serving a large variety of German, French and Swiss dishes. Spread across two dining rooms, you're sure to have a charming evening of folklore-inspired dining.

If wood carving and handicrafts are your thing then this is a store you won't want to miss. Centrally located in the main shopping area near the Lion monument, it's the perfect place to find a special something that will always remind you of Lucerne. They've got a very wide assortment of original Swiss handicrafts including cuckoo clocks, dolls, bells, music boxes and the finest woodcarvings.

Juwelia is the perfect store to visit if you're looking for a special gift to take home from Lucerne. You'll be amazed by its massive range of jewelry and watches as well as all kinds of great souvenirs like cuckoo clocks, Swiss Army knives, crystals and many others.

This timber restaurant near the Lion Monument is one of the most popular attractions in the area. It's beautifully decorated in a 17th-century style with porcelain, antique glass, hand-carved oak doors, wooden stairways and antique silver. Be sure to try the Wiener Schnitzel, which have been a favorite of tourists for decades. In summer there's a great outdoor terrace too.