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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

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Lucerne: Lake Lucerne 1st Class Cruise with Gourmet Lunch

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Lucerne: Lake Lucerne 1st Class Cruise with Gourmet Lunch

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Reviews of Mount Pilatus

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5/5 - Excellent

Mark

Go early. Lots of walking and some steep steps. Amazing views

5/5 - Excellent

Chandra

It’s worth a trip. One of the best. Though rushed for a day trip. Don’t miss it

5/5 - Excellent

RichardT

Served by both cable car and cog railway. Go up one way and down the other for a wonderful experience

3/5 - Okay

Tom

did not go there

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Do the triangle tour. It’s dicsounted you have the Swiss rail pass. After the boat you get on this Interesting train ... sit on the left as you are walking into the train. Also when you get to the top every one climbs to the top but if you take the trail passs the hotel and resteraunt you see a lot of great views.

5/5 - Excellent

ST

Do the whole round trip -- bus to starting point, cable cars (small then large) to the top, cog railway down the other side, then boat back to Lucerne: an adventure with hiking at the top for those so inclined or just eat lunch and admire the views. Go before noon to get the clearest views of Mt. Blanc. Swiss Travel Pass holders get a major discount; otherwise, it's pricey (SF 99 for an all-inclusive ticket) but definitely worthwhile. (Wish I had known of this option beforehand.)

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From the famous Chapel Bridge (center in the photo) we noticed the tower of the beautiful Château Gütsch. We decided to go and explore. A short ride up the hill with the Gütsch Bahn

Chateau Guetsch

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lucerne with a stop at Chateau Guetsch. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

View from the grounds where the CabriO Cable Car drop you off at the top of the mountain. Spectacular!

Stanserhorn Cable Car

Learn about the local history of Stans with a stop at Stanserhorn Cable Car. Discover the mountain views and charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.