Swiss Roots

Joseph joins his producer and wife, Julie, on her search for her Swiss roots in and around Lucerne, Switzerland. Their hunt takes Travelscope atop Mount Pilatus where they scale the local peaks, try their hand at cheese making and then travel across Lake Lucerne to historic alp horn and handöergeli (Swiss accordion) shops in the village of Schwyz. In Ebikon and Koelliken Julie takes a walk in her grandparents’ footsteps and shares a glass of local wine and a pot of fondue with her long-lost and newly-met Swiss relatives.

Travelscope’s Switzerland Travel Partners

Packed with the gorgeous full-color photographs, detailed illustrations, and 3-D maps for which DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are beloved, Eyewitness Switzerland truly shows you what other guides only tell you. Comprehensive reviews of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and bars complement coverage of museums, historic areas, shopping, and local sights. The guide works equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.

Switzerland truly is a land of superlatives. Nestled in the heart of Europe, Switzerland offers some of the most beautiful scenery and stunning panoramic views. Switzerland’s diversity is seen not only in its scenery but also in the four national languages, its people and different cultures.

The city of Lucerne and the region surrounding Lake Lucerne are generally considered to be the “essence of Switzerland”. In 1291 Switzerland has been founded at the shores of Lake Lucerne. Where else will you find so much that is typically Swiss concentrated in so small an area? Lucerne boasts a charming city centre dating from the Middle Ages, famous Lake Lucerne with Europe’s biggest inland navigation fleet and a fantastic panorama of famous mountains. The region around Lake Lucerne offers a variety of exciting excursions within easy reach of the city, e.g. Mount Pilatus, Lucerne’s “house mountain”.