Lucerne
The quintessentially Swiss city of Lucerne is a lakeside idyll of cobbled streets, twisting spires and laid-back charm. Visit the medieval Old Town (known as the Altstadt to locals), wander across the gabled-roofed Kapellbrücke, visit some of the city’s many museums or relax on board a paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne, taking in the stunning alpine scenery dominated by towering Mount Pilatus.
Awash with museums, art galleries and over 80 annual festivals, Lucerne has earned the title of Switzerland’s cultural capital. This easy-going, picture-postcard city nestled on the banks of Lake Lucerne is home to stunning mountain panoramas, colourful traditional houses and an ancient covered wooden bridge that spans the river Reuss. Visit the Lion Monument, a moving tribute to the Swiss soldiers who lost their lives in the French Revolution, admire the ornate Jesuit church and take a cable car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus for stunning views of Lucerne, before descending on the world’s steepest cog railway.
Burgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
Lake Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
Part of the legendary Bürgenstock Resort set high on the mountainside above Lake Lucerne, this spectacular hotel offers a stylish world of superb design, exquisite gastronomy and ‘wellbeing without limits,’ along with magnificent lake and alpine views.
Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
A stunning celebration of lavish opulence, this historic 5-star belle époque beauty occupies a commanding position on Lake Lucerne, now restored to showcase the hotel’s old-world glamour artfully updated with the clean contemporary lines of modern design.