- Canton of Lucerne - Capital: Luzern - Population: 390349 - Area (km²): 1493 - Official languages: German An impressive mountainous is the setting for Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne. With its many attractions, souvenir shops, watchmakers, pleasant location on the lake and near the Rigi, Mount Pilatus and Stanserhorn, close to excursion destinations, Lucerne is a tourist destination for groups and the individual through Switzerland.
