Swan and cygnets

Lake Lucerne

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July 3rd 2011
Crossed over into Switzerland. The views are lovely. We are driving on the motorway but it is surrounded by huge mountains with some waterfalls. We are heading towards Lake Lucerne so need to take the Gottard Tunnel. This tunnel is 17km long, drilled through the Swiss Alps. Arrived at our park in Vitznau on Lake Lucerne. Once again we have a stunning view from our caravan. Mt. Rigi is behin ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more