Lucerne is undeniably one of the most renowned cities in Switzerland. Nestled amidst mountains and located at Lake Lucerne’s endpoint, it serves as the base for many tours. Lucerne’s skyline is graced by the age-old Chapel Bridge that is among the oldest roof-covered wooden bridges in Europe and features painted gables. The city’s Musegg Wall, with just one tower altered, remains preserved in its initial fortified state.

Historically significant houses featuring frescoes are a common sight along the car-free old town’s charming squares, including the Weinmarkt. Labels like a city of squares and churches rightly fit Lucerne. Housing the first holy baroque construction in Switzerland - the 17th century Jesuit Church, the city’s aesthetic includes the Hofkirche’s twin towers. The poignant monument - the dying lion, honors the bravery of the Swiss who met their demise at the Tuileries in 1792 and is among Switzerland’s most recognized monuments.