In 2007 it was recorded that the population of Lucerne city, Switzerland was 58,381. Tourist such as those utilizing Car Rental Lucerne find the city a perfect holiday destination mainly due to the sights of Swiss Alps Rigi and Mount Pilatus. Also Lucerne is partly outlined with Lake Lucerne, where tourists can enjoy boat rides and other water activities. See Car Hire Geneva Airport if you are flying into this airport.
Culture can be found at one of the many festivals held here. The Lucerne Cheese festival is an unusual fun event celebrating the nations favourite food, A large event is during winter when Fasnacht ie Carnival starts. Band play music for the masked participants who march through the streets singing and clapping.
A common starting point for sightseeing is Kapellbrucke, which being built in the 14th century is said to be the oldest bridge in the whole of Europe. However despite lasting so long in 1993 the bridge was severely damaged by fire therefore had to be reconstructed. Tourists can now see where the repairs were made though still flock to see and take photos of the old road bridge.
For a taste of real Switzerland, many choose to park their Car Hire Lecerne and make for small narrow streets of the old town. Here you will find simple looking local restaurants, inside they will serve local and national cuisines. Some examples include white fish named Felchen, Pike, Trout all are fresh from the lakes around the area. The tasty Lozarner Chogalipaschtetli is a veal and mushroom puff pastry pie.