Straight out of a swiss postcard

#myhiddengems Lucerne is amongst the most picturesque of places I have been to. I mean there is no shortage of those in Europe or even switzerland which has a spectacular catalogue of destinations. I love the sense of antique and quiet charm that this city offers. Medieval bridges crisscross a glassy greenish-blue lake with jutting alpine peaks everywhere you turn, squares with fountains and the list goes on. I spent four days during my trip last year. As always my mode of transport was on foot. Which seems to perfectly suit this sleepy town. The fresh air and the pleasant riverside ambience of river Reuss highlighted the mood. As with many towns in Switzerland, this too is a place more of those who love the outdoors, nature and appreciate historical landmarks. Lucerne’s scenery and historical preservation alone make it worth visiting. In terms of transport in and out of the city. Lucerne is centrally located, just a quick 52 kilometers from Zurich and roughly 100 kilometer from Bern. Quick cos this is Europe! If you arrive by train, which is our preferred method, it’s only a 50-minute ride from Zurich and a little over an hour from Bern. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding and more in the winter, hiking, cycling, paragliding and water sports during the summer months make for some of the best reasons that brings tourists here. #myhiddengems #100waysoftravel #switzerland #swissmountains #solotrip #europe #summertravel #singapore