2006-07-09 04:00:00 PDT Lucerne, Switzerland-- "As Mr. Baedeker requests all tourists to call his attention to any errors which they might find in his guide-books," wrote Mark Twain, "I dropped ...

Lucerne is a compact, child-friendly city with abundant outdoor activities, museums, and family attractions. In addition to ...

Luxury in Lucerne: An Elevated Guide to the Swiss City Italy’s lakes often get all the glory, but don’t sleep on Switzerland. By Emily Zemler • 08/21/23 9:58am ...

It’s 150 years since Queen Victoria visited Lucerne, still grieving for Albert. She stayed six weeks and found solace in the lakes and mountains, and the city has prospered as a summer resort ...

Aug. 16 -- Lucerne, an engaging Swiss city with a striking alpine backdrop, has been a draw since the Romantic era, when travelers made it a stop on their "European Grand Tour." ...

Lucerne is one of central Switzerland's most charming medieval cities, located about 35 mi/55 km southwest of Zurich. The Old Town has many interesting sites, which you can easily see on foot.

Lucerne guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Switzerland’s City of Light. How to spend the ultimate weekend. Wibke Carter. Wednesday 28 August 2019 17:31 BST. Comments.

4. See the winter light. Enchanting festivals and pre-Christian rituals light up winter in and around Lucerne. Most compelling is the Küssnachter Klausjagen, a 1000-year-old pagan tradition once ...

Open in Google Maps. 📅 Opening times. 2 July – 12 July, daily 11:30 ... Lucerne's city centre has a variety of accommodation, from quaint boutique hotels to more affordable options.