'Vitznau' is a
municipality in the district of
Lucerne in the
canton of
Lucerne in
Switzerland.
It occupies a narrow strip between the lake and the
Rigi looming behind; one of the
mountain railways to the summit starts in Vitznau.
Vitznau was first mentioned in
998. In the
19th century it became a popular destination for
tourism, especially from
England; the imposing
Park Hotel Vitznau west of town dates from the
1900s.
One rather unique population characteristic is the fact that over 75 Asians - Koreans, Chinese and Vietnamese who are studying at the hotel management school, live in Vitznau.
External link
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Vitznau homepage
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Park Hotel Vitznau homepage

Vitznau seen from across Lake Lucerne, nested under a shoulder of the Rigi.