Dating back to 1856, Bahnhof Luzern or the Lucerne train station is a classic structure with modern facilities. National and international rail lines pass through this station and it has an underground shopping space too. While you are here, do make a point to visit this central station in the city. Apart from functioning as a central station, Bahnhof Luzern also serves as a host to several brands such as 5àSec, Bäckerei Hug, Chicorée, Calida, Burger King and many more.
One of Lucerne's most recognizable structures, Museggmauer is an ancient city wall that was built in the 12th century to fortify the city. The wall features a series of towers that acted as sentries, allowing the city to gather its forces in the event of an invasion. Set along the shore of Reuss Lake, the walls acted as a link between the port and the main city, offering substantial security for traders and naval forces. Take the stairs and climb to the summit of any of the four towers and get a bird's eye view of the city's vast coastline and natural beauty.
Founded in 1914, the Zentralbibliothek Zurich is an important and integral part of the city and University of Zurich. This library is housed with a wide range of books, manuscripts, maps and microfiches. It is also equipped with rare books and archives from the history. There are also events and exhibitions conducted for educational and instructional purposes. Occasionally, the reading room is available on Sundays.
The Habsburg Castle was built during the period 1020-30 and was the head of operations for the House of Habsburg. Otto II, founder of the House of Habsburg was the one who took to the naming of the castle. It changed possession over the years with the many royal rules that reigned in Europe during the era. Today, the castle can be explored as an attraction, though a few of its possessions are in ruins. A restaurant and an exhibition space find place on the castle's premise.
The Freudenfels Castle in Eschenz (Thurgau canton) dates back to 1359. It is a registered site of national significance. Today the castle functions as a conference center with added facilities of hotel stay, restaurant and a fitness and leisure center.
An unusual construction of steel, aluminum and wood in the Oerlikon district of Zurich baffles tourists with its eccentric architecture and looks. A brainchild of industrial companies, the MFO-Park is three storey modern Treillage frameworks of rods, poles and metal lattices adorned with many beautiful plants, trees and shrubs. The park has won numerous awards for its design concept and is a major cultural center of the city with concerts, open air movies, theatrical performances and exhibitions regularly hosted here.