Switzerland is famous for its picturesque landscapes and charming architecture. Among its many treasures are the lesser-known ...

Despite centuries of wear and even a fire, Europe’s oldest wooden bridge continues to charm tourists in Lucerne, Switzerland. The Chapel Bridge, which cuts diagonally across the Reuss River, was built ...

3. Walk on the Chapel Bridge Kapellbrücke or Chapel Bridge Lucerne is a medieval wooden footbridge built in 1333 that crosses the Reuss River, connecting the Old Town to the right bank. It is one of ...

At this year’s TRAVELBOOK AWARD 2025, Lucerne came out on top. The city on Lake Lucerne received the most votes for the most beautiful old town in Switzerland. What makes Lucerne’s old town so special ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. As the Central Switzerland capital of the German canton of Lucerne, it is a ...

In most countries, Lake Sempach would be a magnet for poets and painters, tour buses and selfie sticks. About seven-and-a-half kilometres long and three kilometres wide, it's edged by pastoral fields ...

Lucerne is often called “the City of Lights.” The name goes back to a miracle which is said to have happened here. According to a legend, an angel showed the first arriving settlers with a light where ...