Lucerne is located in Central Switzerland. It is about an hour from Zurich. Lucerne is one of the most visited spots by tourists. The Swiss Alps surround Lucerne with the beautiful snow capped mountains. Mount Pilatus can be sceen as well with an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Ruess River runs through Lucerne and holds the Chapel Bridge, one of Lucerne's main attractions. Also, the Lion Monument is a main tourist spot. Carved by Bertel Thorvaldsen, it commemorates the Swiss solders lost in the French Revolution. The Chapel Bridge holds paintings from the 17th century. Also, the many shops and stores are available for shopping as well as fine restaurants with wonderful cuisine. Also, stop by one of the candy shops to embark on a journey into Swiss Chocolate.