Lucerne, Switzerland
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Public Transportation:
Emergency Information:
Emergency telephone numbers (operators usually speak basic English):
Ambulance: 144
Police: 117
Fire Brigade: 118
Hospital Kantonsspital Luzern
Spitalstrasse, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland +41 41 205 11 11
Permanence Medcenter
Robert-Zünd-Strasse 2, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland +41 41 211 14 44
If you need medical attention, there is a walk-in medical center (Permanence Medcenter) for all kinds of consultations at the main train station. The emergency unit at the hospital is always open.
Public Restrooms:
Available in train stations and shopping centers. Most will cost a few Swiss Francs and some take credit cards.
Currency:
Swiss Franc
While Switzerland is not part of the European Union and thus is not obliged to convert to the Euro, many prices are nonetheless indicated in euros so that visitors may compare prices. Merchants may accept euros but are not obliged to do so. Change given back to the client will most likely be in Swiss francs.
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Shopping:
Typical Shopping Hours are Monday-Friday until 19.00, Saturday until 17.00 and closed on Sunday. Some shops are open later on Thursdays until 21.00.
Foods to Try:
Raclette-Raclette comes from the French word that means “to scrape” and refers to both the type of cheese and the traditional Swiss dish it is served with. Cheese legend says the dish originated hundreds of years ago when farmers would heat up a piece of cheese over the open fire for a hearty and filling meal. Raclette is usually served with boiled potatoes.
Fondue- Swiss melted cheese and wine dish served in a communal pot over a portable stove heated with a candle or spirit lamp, and eaten by dipping bread and sometimes vegetables into the cheese using long-stemmed forks.
Luzerner Chügelipastete-Try one of the most famous local dishes of Lucerne, the Luzerner Chügelipastete. This is a puff-pastry shell filled with diced veal and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
Swiss Alpine Macaroni-The Swiss Alpine Macaroni served with apple sauce is a typical Swiss specialty. This mouthwatering dish found its way from the mountains to the valley over many years. The dish is made up of potatoes, macaroni, cheese and onions. The classic recipe with different variations is a favorite with the locals.
