Lake Lucerne facts for kids

View toward Uri

View of Lake Lucerne near the town of Beckenried

Lake Lucerne is a beautiful lake located right in the middle of Switzerland. It's a really big lake, actually the fourth largest in the whole country!

The lake has a special German name: Vierwaldstättersee. This long name means "Lake of the Four Forested Cantons". It's called this because it touches four different areas, or cantons, of Switzerland.

Discover Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne is a very popular spot for tourists from all over the world. Many people love to visit because of its stunning views and fun activities. You can find lots of hotels along the lake's edges, ready to welcome visitors.

Exploring Around the Lake

It's super cool that you can travel all the way around Lake Lucerne by road! This means you can drive or bike along its shores. You'll even go through several tunnels that cut through the mountains. This makes for an exciting journey with amazing views.

The "Moonlight" Sonata Connection

Did you know that Lake Lucerne is linked to a famous piece of music? The well-known "Moonlight" Sonata by Beethoven got its nickname because of this lake! In 1832, a music critic named Ludwig Rellstab said the music reminded him of the moonlight sparkling on the water of Lake Lucerne. It's a beautiful thought that connects music to nature!

Images for kids

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  View of the Urnersee from near Morschach in Uri, southwards, with Bauen on the left shore on the right

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  View of the Lake of Uri from Brunnen southwards

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  Passenger boat on the Urnersee with the view of the Axenstrasse

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  A Nauen (barge) in use on the lake

See also

In Spanish: Lago de los Cuatro Cantones para niños