Swiss Charm at Hotel des Balances

Hotel des Balances

Lucerne, Switzerland

I was enthralled by Lucerne, Switzerland with its famous lake, covered bridges over River Reuss, and cobblestone streets. It was an overcast November day when I arrived by train from Interlaken, but Lucerne’s beauty and charm brightened the scene. Like many of the buildings in Lucerne’s Old Town, the Hotel Waage/Hotel des Balances has a lovely painted façade. The golden leaves of the tree in front seem to give it a bit of a sparkle.

This photo was my submission for Budget Travelers Sandbox Travel Photo Thursday.

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16 thoughts on “Travel Photo Thursday – Swiss Charm”

Grace February 24, 2011 at 4:55 pm

This is great motivation for me to make a trip to Lucrene. I’ve never seen such an ornately painted faced. Oh by the way, I saw you Interview at Caz & Craig’s site. Wohoo!

Cathy Post authorFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:46 pm
Thanks for mentioning the interview — very pleased about it!

Nancie February 24, 2011 at 5:17 pm

Gorgeous shot Cathy. I was in Switzerland when I was a teenager, and never made it to Lucerne. I think that’s a good reason to go back!

Thanks for joining Travel Photo Thursday.

RyukyuMike February 24, 2011 at 6:48 pm

Some of my ancestors came from Switzerland. I’ve never been there but, was always fascinated by the archictecture. What month of the year is flipflop season?

Kerry-Ann February 24, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Imagine getting the job of designing the ornate paint job on the building. I would love to be involved in a project like that. Adds so much character and charm to the building

Muza-chan February 25, 2011 at 12:31 am

Great photo, Kerry-Ann! I like the building 🙂

Angela February 25, 2011 at 1:38 am

Switzerland is one beautiful country, and old buildings are always very fascinating. In this photo you captured a sense of melancholy, very nice.

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Laurel February 25, 2011 at 10:56 am

I haven’t made it to Lucerne yet, but I’ve heard it’s beautiful. It must have been so nice arriving and seeing that this was your hotel!

Cathy Post authorFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:45 pm
I wish that had been my hotel! Unfortunately, I was only in Lucerne for a few hours and was on a train to Geneva that night. I did have a nice dinner next door at Valentino Spaghetteria that you can see on the left.

Michael Figueiredo February 25, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Very pretty! I love the details of the painted façade.

Uttoran Sen February 26, 2011 at 7:57 am

Excellent picture of a great building, i have never been to Switzerland, but i have seen some amazing picture of the place, this is certainly one of them.

Cathy Post authorFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:42 pm

Thanks to all for your comments. Lucerne is quite beautiful and I hope to go back and spend more time there.