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 ...

May 22 is the bicentennial of the birth of German composer Richard Wagner. Although born 1813 in Leipzig, the operatic genius has a strong connection to Switzerland. Wagner – then Royal Saxon Court ...

LUCERNE, Switzerland - When celebrated in warm places, Mardi Gras or Carnival carries the connotation of wild times, public excess, even debauchery. This is far less true in the German-speaking parts ...

If you like your food with a view, this Swiss city is the whole package. Ridiculously photogenic, it's filled with delicious, chocolatey treats. Protected by soaring peaks, it sits at one end of its ...

Lucerne is a town with abundant charm, excellent shopping, lake and alpine views, and a host of small wonders that make it a worthy destination for any visit to Switzerland. You'll need at least two ...