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Jailhotel in Luzern, Switzerland is placed in a former prison. Now works as a regular hotel keeping the style of prison.

Jailhotel - hotel placed in old prison in Luzern, Switzerland

PROs: it also placed near the old city center.

CONs: no parking by the hotel, but you can use one of parking-houses near in about 5 minutes walk.

Address: Löwengraben 18, Luzern; Web: http://www.jailhotel.ch/

Luzern JailHotel room in a prison-style

This post will cover the most beautiful places to visit in Switzerland, for sure, it is more convenient to travel by car, but public transport is great there too.

1. 

   Combination of old wooden bridges and mountain views in Luzern

   Luzern. Beautiful city in the center of Switzerland, near to Zurich. You will find there a very nice combination of old wooden bridges and mountain views. Charming city! Staying in JailHotel might be fun.

2. Zurich. Discussed in a separate post. The largest city in Switzerland. It is just about 1 hour to get from Zurich to Luzern by train.
3. Basel. Place where many cultures meet is a one place. Not far from Zurich. You will find there a lot of art galleries. Also this city is know as a place for famous a ArtBasel art fair.
4. Bern. De facto the capital of Switzerland. Bear is the symbol of the city. You will find there streets that are unusually wide for old town and a lot of arcades that will make city walks or shopping very pleasant. The old city center is in UNESCO Heritage list.
5. 

   Famous Freddy Mercury statue in Montreux

   Montreux. Located in beautiful place at the shore of Geneva lake and at the foot of the Alps. Great recreation place with very soft climate. Is know for many music related things. The famous statue of Freddy Mercury is there, Deep Purple wrote their “Smoke on the Water”, when there fire destroyed the Casino in 1971. Montreux is a place of Jazz festival and a many music studios are located there. Château de Chillon castle near Montreux is a must visit place, if you stay in Montreux.

6. Lausanne. Is near Montreux, another beautiful city at the shore of Lake Geneva. Is a great combination of views on lake and Alps with nice-looking historical center.
7. Geneve. Is a well known center for international organizations. Jet d’Eau is a largest fountain in Geneva and for sure, the city landmark.  Water is jetted to an altitude of 140 metres.