The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of ...

At the heart of Switzerland, Lucerne is a seriously impressive and attractive city, set around a huge lake of the same name, ...

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, ...

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 ...

LUCERNE, Switzerland – Besides the Alps, chocolates, cows and fondue, Switzerland teems with many churches to fill the “pray” part of every “eat, pray, love” itinerary. In Lucerne, straddling ...

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 ...

In Lucerne, the world-famous tenor makes a memorable journey up one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountains To reach its terminus, make your way to the hamlet of Alpnachstad, which lies at the ...

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 ...