If you visit this city of light in October, you'll see the trees gradually turn golden and the mountains turn white in and around Lucerne. The temperature changes also create beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Lucerne is on the shores of the drinking water lake of the same name and is surrounded by beautiful mountains just 40 minutes from Zurich (or 3 hours from Milan)!

Visit Lucerne in October to see the temperature changes give beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The trees gradually turn golden and the mountains turn white.

Visiting Switzerland for the first time? Did you know that the father of organized tourism in Switzerland is the Englishman Thomas Cook? In July 1863, he recruited nine people for the first tour to Switzerland - the country of lakes, forests, mountains and clean air! By August, there were already 2 groups, and September had another one. Thanks to Cook, more than 500 travelers visited Switzerland that year!

Today, the Swiss tourism industry employs about 4% of the country's workforce.

Did you know that World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27? The father of organized tourism in Switzerland is the Englishman Thomas Cook. 160 years ago, in July 1863, he recruited nine people for the first tour to Switzerland—the country of lakes, forests, mountains and clean air—away from the smoking chimneys of Britain's factories.

In August, there were already two groups. In September, there was another one... In total, that year, thanks to Cook, more than 500 travelers visited Switzerland! Today, the Swiss tourism industry employs about 4% of the country's workforce.

About a 20-minute drive from this hotel is the statue of Hans Waldmann (1435-1489), a Confederate war hero who became the hated mayor of Zurich. At the age of 39, he became the guild master of the Kambel guild and then took part in the Burgundian Wars. The successive victories of the Swiss over the Duke of Burgundy made him throughout Europe. In 1483, he was elected burgomaster of Zurich. He immediately introduced new orders: he subordinated the clergy to civil law and limited the prerogatives of the nobility. These actions earned him the hatred of the Zurichers and other Confederates. Nobles, exiled patrician families, peasants - Waldmann made more and more enemies. Many of them joined the rebels and besieged Zurich. 

Did you know that there are three monuments to Albert Einstein in Bern? He developed his Theory of Relativity here. Additionally, the city is the de facto capital of Switzerland and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

Bern has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and is the de facto capital of Switzerland. Interestingly, Albert Einstein developed his Theory of Relativity here, and there are three monuments to Einstein in Bern.

Lucerne, known as the city of military mercenaries, is overflowing with bridges with paintings and painted houses. Why is it the most beautiful city in the country? It has the oldest wooden covered bridges in Europe, which have original paintings from the 16th to 17th centuries. You'll also find the most touching monument in the world (the Lion Monument).

Details across the city also tell stories from the distant past. For example, one house in the center is decorated with frescoes. The fortress wall—one of the few preserved in the country—offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

Of course, Lucerne also has the most beautiful views of the mountains and lake.

This accommodation is a 15-minute drive from ETH Zürich, which is home to a sculpture of Marino Marini. The statue, called “Angel of the Citadel,” features a rider on top of a horse. To convey the male rider's state of euphoria, Marini spread his arms out in ecstasy and gave him an erect phallus. Marini made the phallus a separate figure that can be screwed on and off.

A minute-long stroll from this property is The Bakers' Guild House. The structure is one of the painted houses that Lucerne, the most beautiful city in Switzerland, is known for. Inside is a restaurant with the "correct" fondue, which you can enjoy with a view of Mount Pilatus, one of the symbols of central Switzerland. I recommend taking a ride on the mountain to burn off a high-calorie dish.

Did you know that in 2022, Zürich ranked second among the best cities in the world to live, losing first place only to Vienna? There is no point in describing the countless oases of the largest city in Switzerland. They are meant to be enjoyed, especially on hot summer days.

Did you know that Zürich was declared the world's second-best city to live in 2022? It's behind only Vienna in the rankings. There are too many oases to describe in Switzerland's largest city. They are all meant to be enjoyed, especially on hot summer days.