WHAT TO DO
Lucerne Festival
The summer festival runs from August 11 to September 18 this year. For tickets, call 41-41/226-4480 or e-mail ticketbox@lucernefestival.ch. 13 Hirschmattstrasse; www.lucernefestival.ch.
Rosengart Collection
10 Pilatusstrasse; 41-41/220-1660; www.rosengart.ch.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Schweizerhof
Schweizerhofquai; 41-41/410-0410; www.schweizerhof-luzern.ch; doubles from $429.
The Hotel
14 Sempacherstrasse; 41-41/226-8686; www.the-hotel.ch; doubles from $340.
WHERE TO EAT
Old Swiss House
Traditional eatery, in a space furnished with 17th-century antiques. 4 Löwenplatz; 41-41/410-6171; dinner for two $116.
Hofstube
Low-ceilinged 16th-century tavern in Hotel Rebstock. 3 St. Leodegarstrasse; 41-41/410-3581; dinner for two $132.
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