Lucerne - Where Every Vista is a Postcard

Compact and colourful, Lucerne in central Switzerland seamlessly portrays a subtle interplay between nature and architecture. Here’s what you can see and do in this idlyllic city.

- Shikha C Desai

Dainty swans swimming freely in a misty lake, a flower-lined wooden waters, people cycling and walking on a maze of cobblestone streets and giant mountains looming over a delightful, serene town. Now, imagine immersing yourself in this beautiful view from a sidewalk cafe, accompanied with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of Swiss-made red Pinot Noir! You certainly aren't at fault if you're already mesmerised by this inspiring terrain. Located in the geographic heart of Switzerland, Lucerne is where urban life and nature come together to give you endless photo opportunities and this isn't an overstatement!

The historic old town

With important landmarks dotting nearly every corner, it is a pleasure to explore the Old Town's car-free, cobblestoned streets on foot. This way you can appreciate its intricately painted facades dating back hundreds of years and historic houses decorated with frescoes. Moreover, you can simply halt near one of the amusingly carved and decorated fountains to fill up your bottle with pure glacier water. It is said that Lucerne's social life took place around these fountains as housewives and servants chatted and exchanged news while their tanks slowly filled with water.