Located in the centre of Switzerland, it sits at the foot of the Alps, along the River Reuss and the edge of Lake Lucerne. The old part of the city is car-free, and its cobbled streets are lined with independent shops and fresco-adorned historic houses, making it a fascinating place to wander around. We chose to stay overnight in the newly opened Lubo boutique hostel , a historic 18th-century building located in the medieval part of Lucerne.
Billed as a fully automated, digital hotel β basically this means online check-in and mobile keys β, its 41 spacious and immaculate rooms are spread over six floors and make for a comfortable stay. Lucerne has plenty of great eating and drinking spots from pavement cafes and bars to Michelin star establishments.
During our stay we enjoyed aperitifs at Die Storchen , which is located in the old part of the city, great Italian food at Bacio della Mamma and Spanish tapas and paella at Bolero , located in the livelier part of the city which is abuzz at night.
Day two and it was time to head to the mountains. There are multiple spas around Lake Lucerne and in the mountains, so visitors are spoiled for choice. D esigned by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta, the baths are known for their healing waters have been a destination for wellness for some years when the first bath chapel was built in The luxurious retreat is the epitome of understated elegance, set on a forested ridge metres above Lake Lucerne, with amazing panoramic views.
The historic hotel was built in and was a magnet for the European rich and famous including Hollywood stars given its idyllic location. During the s and s, celebrities such as Sophia Loren could be spotted lounging by its kidney-shaped Hollywood Pool. It really is the ultimate place for wellbeing, to catch your breath, be at one with nature, away from screens, indulge your senses and feel on top of the world, physically, mentally and spiritually.
