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Meet people in Luzern

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A few facts about Luzern

  • With about 82,000 people, Luzern is one of the ten biggest cities in Switzerland.
  • No town in Lucerne is bigger.
  • Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is about 40 km away.
  • Close by: Kriens (3 km), Emmen (4 km) and Zug (21 km).

First-date ideas for Luzern

In a town like Luzern, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Luzern: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Luzern?

More than 1.6 million people live within 50 km of Luzern, in 102 towns and cities including Zurich, Rapperswil and Uster. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Luzern?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Luzern or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Luzern real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Luzern?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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