Lucerne (district) facts for kids

The coat of arms for Lucerne.

Lucerne was once a special area, like a region or county, in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. A canton is like a state or province in Switzerland. The main city of this area was also called Lucerne. On January 1, 2013, the Lucerne district was divided into two new, smaller areas: Lucerne-Stadt (which means Lucerne City) and Lucerne-Land (which means Lucerne Countryside).

What Was the Lucerne District?

The Lucerne district was one of the areas that made up the canton of Lucerne. It was a way to organize different towns and villages together for local government. Think of it like a group of neighborhoods that work together. This district helped manage things like local services and rules for the people living there.

Towns and Villages in Lucerne District

The Lucerne district included many different municipalities. A municipality is like a town or a city with its own local government. These places were all part of the larger Lucerne district before it was divided.

Here are the municipalities that were part of the Lucerne district:

• Adligenswil
• Buchrain
• Dierikon
• Ebikon
• Gisikon
• Greppen
• Honau
• Horw
• Kriens
• Littau
• Lucerne
• Malters
• Meggen
• Meierskappel
• Root
• Schwarzenberg
• Udligenswil
• Vitznau
• Weggis

How the District Changed in 2013

In 2013, the Lucerne district was reorganized. Instead of one large district, it became two smaller ones. This change was made to help manage the areas better.

Lucerne-Stadt

This new district mainly covers the city of Lucerne itself. It focuses on the needs of the city and its urban areas.

Lucerne-Land

This new district includes all the other towns and villages that were part of the old Lucerne district. It covers the more rural and suburban areas around the city.

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