During my travels I’ve noticed that people tend to fall into one of two categories: either they are a city fanatic, loving the fast paced life, or a countryside/nature dweller, who prefers the calmer quiter side of life. It’s easy to satisfy both people, but what about a person who likes both? That’s always been my problem. I love the excitement and bright lights of a city, full of people and things to see and do….but I also love the mountains, and the ocean, and those quiet moments where you feel like you are far away from everything….Whenever I lived in the countryside I craved the excitement of city life, and whenever I lived in the city, I only longed for those quiet peaceful nights with stars in the sky….what a dilemma.
And then there was Luzern. Although I don’t know this city very well yet, I can already tell it has the makings of being an incredible place to live: not only are there plenty of bars and concert venues, with plenty of old city charm, but you also have the lake to jog next to, with breathtaking views of the mountains. And where I live near the Verhkerhaus Museum, we have the peaceful views, but only a 20 minute walk from downtown. It’s a win win situation.
The best part perhaps is that when you ask the locals if they like Luzern, the answer seems to be a strong “Yes!” I’ve asked many friends and people I’ve met around the town why they like their city so much, and the answers tend to be pretty similar: good views, beautiful city, and then for an added bonus: “The people are friendly and nice here.” Admittedly I haven’t met too many people here, but noone has disproved this theory yet (although I’ve met very few mean Swiss people to be honest). Although Luzern hadn’t been in my plans until recently, I think it appears to have turned out for the better. Only time will tell.
