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Luzern is in the center of Europe and one of the main tourist hubs as well as a University town
Lucerne has become an art and design centre and in 2008 won the competition K17-Root-Roundabout.
Luzern is in the German speaking part of Switzerland, whilst many Swiss Hotel Management Schools at a comparable high level are located in the French cantons of Switzerland. Out of a total of around 5000 hotels in Switzerland more than 4000 are located in the German speaking part. Because of this imbalance our students have a wider choice when it comes to paid work experience.
Because of its beauty Lucerne is attractive to leading academics who love to come to Switzerland for educational assignments and guest lecturing.
Moreover, IMI is the only Swiss Hotel Management School working closely with Luzern-Tourism, a partnership that offers opportunities collaboration, project work and access for field trips.
As a long established tourism destination, Lucerne welcomes all comers and treats them fairly and warmheartedly.
Why study in Lucerne
Lucerne not only a magnet for tourists, but is also a student city. You can read more about Luzern and education on the educational portal www.studyinlucerne.ch
It is a fun place for young people to enjoy a drink or a meal at any of the restaurants along the lake and river. At the same time, students can work on projects by accessing the internet through Luzern's unique and free wireless city Internet.
Being at the centre of Europe, Luzern is built as an ideal starting point for other European cities, a 5-hour train-trip brings you to Paris, a flight ticket with any budget airline can bring you to London for as low as 30 US$.
It is a lively city and throughout the year locals and visitors can be seen strolling around the city, sipping coffee, shopping or just taking a nice walk along Lake Luzern's shoreline. Some of its buildings are known worldwide such as the modern KKL building and famous wooden medieval Chapel Bridge.
Read here more life statistics on Luzern as a hub for international tourism @ LuStat.ch
Luzern not only provides a perfect holiday experience, but it is also perfect for international students who want to be well prepared for an ever changing global economy.
Studying at an international school in the German region of Switzerland is not problematic as more and more international schools are switching to English. Even in the local primary schools are starting to teach this important international language. Our students can join intensive English language courses to prepare them for further studies.
Luzern will grow further, as a hub for education as well as for business. Luzern's growth is being driven by the private and public sectors working together: major firms such as Sage and AC Nielsen are expanding their activities here. Canton Luzern invested over CHF 1 billion in 2005 on its education and training, cultural and leisure facilities. Private investors are backing the Ebisquare development: a new style of shopping and leisure in the suburb of Ebikon. Read more details online at the Luzern-Business page.
Lucerne facts
Population Greater Lucerne: 180'000
Language: Swiss German, though English is widely spoken.
Economy: Luzern is first and foremost a major tourist destination
Public transport:
Shopping:
Lucerne is well provided with shops catering to all tastes whether it be exclusive swiss watches, jewellery stylish accessories or swiss chocolate. The old town has elegant but narrow streets leading on to attractive squares, and the newer areas have wide boulevards. After shopping you can relax in the city's many cafés and restaurants.
Essence of Switzerland:
Lucerne acts as a gateway to a very special part of the Alps: Central Switzerland. It is central not only to Switzerland, but also to Europe. There are many famous landmarks here including the historic Rütli Meadow, where according to legend the Swiss confederation, the forerunner of modern Switzerland, was born. Lucerne's beautiful lake is fringed with mountains such as the renowned Pilatus where mould-breaking designers and engineers developed the world's steepest cog-railway. Within easy reach lies the snowcapped mountain of Titlis with its Rotair, an aerial cableway with a rotating cabin.
Festival city:
Lucerne is characterized by three elements: The City - The Lake - The Mountains. Together they provide a venue for Lucerne's busy programme of festivals covering rock, blues or classical music, as well as modern art, cartoons and theatre. The pinnacle is the "Lucerne Festival" which celebrates music at the peak of perfection. Orchestras and soloists of world renown delight their audiences at the Luzern Culture and Convention Centre (KKL), a multi-functional building with a acoustically pioneering concert hall, a convention center and an art gallery, all under one roof.
Read more from our partner Luzern-Tourism pages
Highlights
With its stone tower dominating the river, Chapel Bridge is popular with tourists. It is one of Europe's oldest wooden bridges and was faithfully restored to its original design after a serious fire. Another popular destination is Swiss Museum of Transport, one of the most diverse museums in Europe. The museum also has a theme park equipped with an IMAX cinema that reveals the history of all forms of transportation and communication in a fascinating way. It appeals to both young and old alike. If you would like to watch a movie at IMAX then a special reduction fee can be arranged at the IMI reception.
Lake Luzern with its many coves and harbours can be explored by motor vessels and the distinctive paddlewheel steamers. The peaks of the nearby mountains of Pilatus, Rigi, and Stanserhorn can be reached by cableways, offering up picture-book panoramas of the Swiss Alps. In winter the skiing fields are just an hour from the IMI campus. Year round skiing can be found at less than 2 hours away on the slopes of the Jungfrau.
The city of Lucerne benefits from a reliable and integrated network of trolleybuses and buses, all of which are fitted with on-board passenger information systems. The IMI campus can be reached by bus 21 within 12 minutes from central Lucerne
Getting around:
Lucerne is extremely well connected by railway with, for example, half hourly departures to Zurich or Bern. IMI students can reach Zurich Airport about an hour |
