Meet friends at a cosy café and chat over coffee and cake. What could be nicer? These five cafés offer a perfect setting for relaxing.
Celebrate coffee culture at the Café-Bar Hinicht, whether it's for a weekend brunch, an afternoon coffee with friends or an evening drink. The modern furnishings and relaxed atmosphere make the café in Lucerne's Neustadt quarter an ideal meeting place for any time of day. It also serves a selection of homemade delicacies.
A gem of good food in the heart of Lucerne, this timeless destination is perfect for meeting up with friends and family. Get away from it all and enjoy seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses for a while. The La vie en rose offers varied cuisine: from breakfast - over lunchtimes – in the evenings.
The Alpineum coffee house offers a living room atmosphere right next to the Lion Monument. The informal surroundings with freshly brewed coffee specialities and homemade patisseries attract many locals to the café. In summer, the neighbouring Gelateria dell'Alpi is one of the best ice cream parlours in the city.
Café Nord offers the “fika” experience – Sweden’s answer to the coffee break. It’s actually more a state of mind, but it involves having a coffee with good friends and something nice to eat. As well as coffee from the micro-roasting plant in Horw, it serves traditional Swedish cinnamon pastries as well as cakes and quiches made daily on the premises. Come here for a break and savour a slice of Stockholm in Lucerne’s Neustadt quarter.
Exuding French charm, elegant Café César is located in the Grand Hotel National on Lake Lucerne. It serves fresh croissants and homemade cakes alongside your coffee or tea. Also available are select wines from the Valais, France and Italy.