Encircled by mist-tipped mountains and lined with gingerbread-style villages and wooden chalets, Lake Lucerne - a shimmering, glacial lake just 45 minutes from Zurich via Switzerland's ultraprecise ...

Overlooking Lake Lucerne, Mount Pilatus is one of Switzerland’s most famous alpine peaks. Visitors can reach the summit via ...

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 ...

Switzerland's mountain lakeside towns are the perfect places to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. These towns, set against stunning landscapes, offer a peaceful retreat for those looking to ...

Pretty, pristine, and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, Luzern has long been Switzerland’s tourism capital. Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, it’s been a regular ...

The freezing fog of Lucerne quickly thaws when you're wrapped in a warm hug by the bright lights of the LiLu festival which is the perfect time to visit this enchanting city ...

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A hard rock TBM manufactured by China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation (CRCHI) has completed excavation of a water ...