LUCERNE, Switzerland -- For a few tumultuous months in 1798, this city, nestled along the trailing western edge of Lake Lucerne and protected by the snowcapped Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi, was the ...

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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 may be at the centre of Switzerland, but it's easy to reach by train ...

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 ...

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 ...

My mother-in-law, Anna, reads avidly — in a handful of languages. Born in World War II-era Budapest, she was a bookish girl who grew up devouring Hungarian and Russian literature. After a stop in ...

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 ...

Political chiefs in Lucerne are pinning their hopes on the financial backing of the Swiss Government to set the wheels in motion for a bid to stage the 2021 Winter Universiade. The Cantonal Government ...