Switzerland is famous for its amazing lakes. Of particular splendor is Lake Lucerne, which is often called the country's hallmark.
Lake Lucerne is also called Lucerne Lake. It is located in the heart of Switzerland. Historically, there were four cantons on the shores of this reservoir: Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden.
This reservoir is often called the hallmark of Switzerland due to the fact that the lake is located in a very picturesque place. On all sides Lake Lucerne is surrounded by beautiful forests and snow-capped mountain peaks.
The water in Lake Lucerne is much colder than the world-famous Lake Geneva. However, this does not prevent tourists from all over the world from swimming in the clear waters of the Ferwaldstät reservoir. The water temperature in Lake Lucerne can reach 20-23 ° C. Such a water temperature in the lake is not surprising, because this reservoir is flowing. The Royce River flows through the waters of an amazing lake. The climate is temperate here. The tourist is not exhausted by the heat.
Lake Lucerne consists of four main basins, which are interconnected by narrow straits. Scientists believe that the basin of the lake was formed after the descent from the mountain peaks of glaciers. The color of the lake water has a bluish tint.
On the shores of Lake Lucerne are the picturesque peaks of Pilatus, Titlis and Riga.
The most famous resorts on the shores of Lake Lucerne are Vitznau and Weggis. In these towns, the tourist is provided with all the amenities for active recreation. Restaurant and hotel chains will gladly open their doors to visitors. Communication has been established between the towns. You can get across the lake from one resort to another by boat.
The main city on the coast of Lake Lucerne is Lucerne. It was this settlement that gave its name to the reservoir. This is one of the country's cultural centers.
