Discover Lucerne's historical charm and rich cultural tapestry

No question about it: the elegant Mandarin Oriental Palace, housed in a stately 1906 Belle Époque ensemble directly on the promenade of Lake Lucerne, ranks not only among Switzerland’s most prestigious hotel addresses, but is also a compelling destination for discerning gourmets seeking the ultimate culinary delights.

When you think of Bucherer, you think of watches, Swiss precision, and exceptional service. What you might not expect is what lies behind all of that: a living atelier in the heart of Lucerne, where goldsmiths, stone setters and gemmologists have spent their days in quiet, devoted pursuit of some of the finest gemstones on earth – every single day since 1888.

Would you like to try king crab rossini, chawanmushi with calf’s head or char with burnt cream and fir oil? If so, follow us on our culinary journey! What’s the best way to start the day? That’s right, with a glass of champagne!

Lucerne Festival brings world-famous orchestras, legendary conductors, and acclaimed soloists to idyllic Lake Lucerne. Together with some 100,000 international visitors each year, these artists celebrate a festival of music in the outstanding Concert Hall, which is renowned both for its phenomenal acoustics and for its exquisite architecture.

11 – 13 April 2025 | 29 May – 1 June 2025 | 12 August – 14 September 2025 // Lucerne Festival ranks among the leading international presenters of classical music, offering various festivals throughout the year. The main festival, which takes place in summer, showcases the world’s most-renowned symphony orchestras, conductors, and soloists, as well as the young artist generation and contemporary music. The other festivals include Lucerne Festival Forward in November, which is focused on contemporary music, the Spring Festival, and the Piano Fest curated by pianist Igor Levit. Together with the Summer Festival, they attract classical music fans from all over the world.

Shall we call it the crème de la crème, or does the spa world deserve its own seal of excellence? There are various reasons I hadn’t yet made it to the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, with its breathtaking views and beautiful spa. But this only proved that good things are worth the wait, and that sometimes, reality exceeds expectations.

Presidents, prime ministers, the royals, half of Hollywood and London’s high society have all enjoyed the privilege of sitting at Anton Mosimann’s table. The only way to top this exclusive experience is to dine with him. Switzerland’s most famous chef is the perfect old-school gentleman and a walking history book. We had the privilege of accompanying him on his rally through half of Switzerland – in the slipstream of his fiery red Jaguar XKR8.