Lucerne remains part of the "Grand Tour of Switzerland"
The city of Lucerne will continue to be an important stop on the "Grand Tour of Switzerland" in the future. The city parliament recently decided that the city will remain part of this well-known holiday route. This rejected a proposal by the Social Democratic Party (SP) to remove the tour's official signposts from the cityscape.
In a so-called postulate, the SP had demanded that Lucerne withdraw from the project. The city council, the city's executive body, was actually prepared to support this proposal. However, the parliament opposed the government and voted clearly against the SP's demand.
The decision means that the blue Grand Tour signposts will remain on the streets of Lucerne. These signs help drivers and tourists find their way through Switzerland. The Grand Tour is a popular route that is over 1,600 kilometers long and connects many sights across the entire country.
This decision is of great importance for tourism in the region. Many visitors use the route to discover the beauty of Central Switzerland and Lake Lucerne. Supporters in parliament argued that the signs are important so that guests can orient themselves within the city.
Although there was criticism regarding the traffic load, Lucerne thus remains an integral part of the national tourism strategy. The city is sending a signal of consistency and continues to welcome travelers on the Grand Tour.