Luzern & Lucerne – same Swiss town?

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Zenia started the thread with a question about Luzern and Lucerne, wondering if they are different places. It turns out they are the same location, with the German name being Luzern and the English name being Lucerne. Zenia can expect to see Luzern used at the railway station and nearby areas.

Key takeaways:
  • Luzern and Lucerne are the same place; Luzern is the German name and Lucerne is the English name.
  • When traveling, look for signs in German, especially at the railway station where 'Luzern' will be used.
  • The lake nearby is called Vierwaldstättersee in German, so keep that in mind for your itinerary.
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 10 July 2018 at 10:27:59 #890979

    Hi Zenia,

    Luzern and Lucerne are the same place.

    German spelling: Luzern

    English and French spelling: Lucerne

    Luzern is in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, so the spelling Luzern is what you will see at the railway station etc.

    Lake Lucerne (English) is called the Vierwaldstättersee in German.

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