With its crystal clear lake and rugged snow-capped mountains, its no wonder Lucerne has been one of the Swiss' most beloved retreats for centuries. Today, Lucerne retains all of its medieval charm ...

Italy’s lakes often get all the glory, but don’t sleep on Switzerland. The Swiss landscape boasts equally stunning lakes, including the particularly scenic Lake Lucerne. Located at the base of the ...

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 ...

Luzern’s 14th-century Chapel Bridge zigzags its way across the Reuss River. (Photo by Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli) Pretty, pristine, and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, ...

Set alongside a cobalt lake ringed by the snow-covered Alps, Lucerne is almost too picture-perfect to be real. The city’s well-preserved Old Town is packed with sunny squares, candy-colored houses, ...

Walk through the beautiful town of Lucerne and explore its lakeside paths and historic Old Town streets. This 4K walking tour captures calm lake views, colorful buildings, wooden bridges, and lively ...

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Ivan Hewett is The Telegraph’s Classical Music Critic and an author whose works include Music: Healing The Rift, a personal history of modern music. He has been involved in music as a composer, ...