If there's one symbol of Switzerland which is highly photographed, it's the water tower and the Chapel Bridge in the old town of Lucerne
Right in Central Switzerland, the city is surrounded by mountains including Pilatus - which makes for a great half-day tour from the city.
But when you have a clear blue sky and sunshine, what better way to kill your lunch time than bite to eat overlooking the River and watching the world go by?
What not to miss in Lucerne
View of Kappelbrüke in Lucerne with the Hofkirche in the background
Costumed knight conducting a troupe at the Luzerner Fasnacht
Fasnachtler masks on wicker baskest in Lucerne old town
Sunshine masks for the Luzerner Fasnacht in 2010
Bandleader leading his troupe through the central Altstad of Lucerne
Decorated carriage and masks in the old town of central Lucerne
Baroque interior of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne
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Wines of Switzerland - Information about wines produced and grape varietals grown in Switzerland
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Lucerne Tourism - Official website of the Lucerne Tourism Office
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook