Quick facts about Luzerne

Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Language: German (Swiss German is commonly spoken)
Population: ≈ 82,000 (Lucerne)
Climate: Oceanic, with warm summers and cold winters
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET), UTC+1
Visa: Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Most EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter visa-free, as can visitors from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and several other countries for up to 90 days.
Transportation: Lucerne is accessible by train from major Swiss cities, with the nearest airport being Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 50 km away. The city has an efficient public transportation system, including buses and boats on Lake Lucerne.