Lucerne: A Winter Wonderland

On our drive home from Geneva, we decided to stop off in Lucerene. Switzerland is a relatively small country and taking Tom's brother and sister to a city we love so much was worth the slight detour. Tom and I honeymooned in Lucerne back in October and quickly found ourselves feeling at ease as we walked along the lake and bought true Swiss chocolates.

The winter snow seemed to be following us throughout Europe. While it was colder than we were used to, the weather made for a picturesque afternoon in the city. We parked by the Palace Luzern, where we stayed on our honeymoon, and walked through the city.

The snowflakes were fluffy and perfect. While I certainly am not a fan of the cold, I braved the temperature and quickly accumulating snow as we strolled through the footpaths and shops. We made our way by the church, the Lion Monument, across the river, and finally found warmth in a fantastic restaurant on the other side.

There's nothing like pumpkin soup to warm you up on a winter day.

After lunch, we crossed the famous Kapellbrücke and meandered into my favorite chocolate shop in the area. We ended our visit with a stroll along the lake front path. Lucerne is beautiful, and one of my favorite places in Europe, regardless of the season.