Lapped by scenic Lake Lucerne and surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains

Lapped by scenic Lake Lucerne and surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains - a picture of this once small fishing village and its striking skyline epitomises the very essence of Switzerland travel. Lucerne has one of the oldest covered wooden bridges (Kapellbrucke) that forms the centrepiece of this charming town. Mount Rigi and Pilatus form a mountainous gateway to the city of Lucerne.

Travel to the ‘Old Town’, centre of 15th-century buildings with painted facades, towers, a 17th-century Renaissance town hall, old squares, narrow cobblestone streets and postcard-perfect medieval bridges adorned with rooftop art. When tour guides in medieval costume appear, Lucerne is occasionally vaguely reminiscent of Venice, but this destination rarely gets too busy with tourists. There are also some fine art galleries and museums. Northeast of Lucerne’s centre is the poignant Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss soldiers who died in the French Revolution.

When to travel to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne can be at any time of year. The winter season in Alpine resorts kicks off in mid-December through to mid-April. June is the earliest month to go hiking in the Alps. Spring is a beautiful time of year to explore the flowering countryside. Summer lasts roughly from June to September, with peak periods in July and August, offers the most pleasant climate. Autumn brings the loveliest coloured leaves.