The Swiss city of Lucerne is a perfect European city break and a popular route for family vacations. There are a lot of fun things to do in Lucerne with kids, from enjoying the lake cruise to admiring ...

Along the lakeside promenade, the scene is picture-postcard beautiful. Clouds billow in a blue sky, boats bob on the lake and, on the other side, the peak of Mount Pilatus looms dramatically. In ...

The Swiss community of Lucerne gleams with Jewish history and ski activities for travelers not looking to break the bank. In winter we like to snow walk. It’s simple, really: you select your ...

2006-07-09 04:00:00 PDT Lucerne, Switzerland-- "As Mr. Baedeker requests all tourists to call his attention to any errors which they might find in his guide-books," wrote Mark Twain, "I dropped him a ...

Lucerne snuggles the shoreline of the clear, blue waters of the Reuss River and Lake Lucerne in a valley of the Emmental Alps. With a population of 80,000, it's Switzerland’s sixth largest city.

In this storybook area of central Switzerland, the Alps provide a dramatic backdrop for unforgettable adventures — from lakeside spa-hopping to cycling along the iconic Route 1291. Sitting on the ...