Lucerne
The gateway to central Switzerland

Welcome to Lucerne

Chris Zimmermann

Thanks to its attractions, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus, Stanserhorn and Titlis, the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals.

City of Lucerne in the evening

What will I see?

The unique and guided Lucerne Photo Tour is rich in photographic possibilities, complete with remarkable iconic Landmarks and interesting back-streets with secret vantage points. Lucerne is culturally diverse offering a fantastic contrast of old and new, and offers a lot of creative photography experiences. The river Reuss and the Lake of Lucerne with its beautiful boats give the city a flair of tranquility and endless beauty.

We aim to capture and explore as many historic and modern sights as possible, the medieval world famous Chapel Bridge considered to be one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe; the Museggmauer, a wall which has been preserved in its original, well-fortified state; the many town squares with its frescoes at the heart of its car-free old town; the dramatic lion monument; and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL) with a futuristic architecture.

Highlights

Iconic Lucerne landmarks
Fine statues and monuments
Old and new Lucerne architecture
Lens selection and composition for different shots.
Composition and using available light

Includes

Guided Tour by professional Photographer Chris Zimmermann
Personal assistance with many tips and tricks
Very small group for optimal flexibility and tour experience
Half-Day, morning, 5 hours or
Half-Day, afternooon, 5 hours or
Full-Day, 11 hours
Half-Day tours: Coffee, Tea, non alcoholic beverages during a break
Full-Day tours: Coffee, Tea, non alcoholic beverages during the breaks in the morning and afternoon. A lunch menu and a one hour boat trip on Lake Lucerne

Skill, Exertion Level

Suitable for all skill levels and for all types of digital cameras
Short walks in the city. Mostly on flat terrain
Altitude of Lucerne: 436 m a.s.l

Schedule, Price

Half-Day, morning, 5 hours, 06:15-11:15, CHF 390.00 p/p (min 2 persons, max 5 persons)
Half-Day, afternoon and evening, 5 hours, 16:00-21:00, CHF 390.00 p/p (min 2 persons, max 5 persons)
Full-Day, 11 hours, 10:00-21:00, CHF 790.00 p/p (min 2 persons, max 5 persons)

What to bring

Gear

Digital Camera
1 or 2 different lenses are usually enough during a shoot as there are many variations with angles, light, exposure time and of course the different locations and subjects. The list below gives you some ideas so that you can set your personal preferences
General Lenses: 24-70, 24-105 for a wide range of photo types and panoramas
Wide angle Lenses: 11-24, 16-35 for great wide angle shots
Telephoto Lenses: 28-300, 100-400 for details in subjects
Special Lenses: If you own a Macro lense or a Tilt-Shift lens - there will be plenty of opportunities to use them
Tripod: For morning, evening and long exposure shots during daylight. A tripod will greatly enhance your photographic experience
Filters: Polarizer, ND-Filters in different grades 3, 6, or 10 stops or variable ones for perfect long exposure shots
Accessoires: Spare batteries and memory cards. Camera and Lens cleaning set. Raincover for your gear

Other Essentials

Temperature can vary greatly during the day. So we recommend you dress in layers and don't forget a rain jacket and an umbrella
Sun protection is essential. A hut and sun creme is recommended
Please bring your personal ID

Gear for Rent

If you couldn't bring all your foto gear there is a chance to rent various items like:

Canon (Lenses)
Manfrotto (Tripods, Panorama-Head, Foto back packs)
LEE (Filters)
Syrp (Motion-Control for Timelapse and Video)

Freuqently Asked Questions

The Chapel Bridge

Complete with gable paintings, the covered, medieval Chapel Bridge forms the centrepiece of Lucerne’s townscape and is considered to be one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe.