If Bern is the political capital of Switzerland, Lucerne can be seen as the capital of Swiss tourism. Surrounded by perfectly cut mountain silhouettes tourism developed early at the end of the Vierwaldstätter lake at the edge of the cradle of Switzerland. One can find, next to a lot of landmarks and memorials, a very fine piece of hotel infrastructure from the Belle Epoque. If you have seen Lucerne, you have seen a typical piece of Switzerland.