We recommend an optional excursion to one of the many mountain tops for exceptional views over the alps and lakes.
Mount Pilatus – Dragon Mountain
Escape the city and head up to Pilatus Kulm at an altitude of 2’132 m on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. The arrival by boat or by train and cogwheel railway alone is enough to put you in a holiday mood. What a magnificent view. Sometimes a sea of fog appears, with only mountain peaks rising above it. Or the view is so clear that you can see every mountain, from the Säntis to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, across the Jura to the Black Forest. On Pilatus, you can hike, follow in the footsteps of the dragon, enjoy a gourmet meal or a small regional snack or, with a bit of luck, spot an ibex.
Mount Rigi – Queen of Mountains
Take a ride on Europe’s oldest mountain railway to the Rigi for stunning views of the region and a wide a variety of activities such as hiking, swimming, or just relaxing. Excellent restaurants (and barbecue facilities) are open year-round.
Mount Titlis
The summit of the Titlis lies at 3’020 metres above sea level – high enough for there to be snow even in summer. From Engelberg, take the 8-seater Titlis Xpress gondola lift to Stand station and continue with the revolving Titlis Rotair cable to the summit. Discover the beautiful ice sculptures in the glacier grotto. If you feel like it, take an inflated rubber ring and race down the piste, or ride the Ice Flyer chairlift at a more leisurely pace. comfortable – you can glide over the glacier sitting comfortably in the chairlift. For the more adventurous there is the Titlis Cliff Walk – Europe’s highest suspension bridge and not for the faint-hearted!
Stanserhorn and the world’s unique Cabrio Cableway
It takes 13 minutes to get from Lucerne railway station on the Zentralbahn railway to Stans, cantonal capital of Nidwalden.
The exciting trip up the Stanserhorn on the CabriO cableway and funicular railway, which dates back to 1893, is like taking a trip through cableway history. A 100 km Alpine chain, 10 Swiss lakes, Stanserhorn rangers, marmots, a plant protection area with enchanting flora and fauna, culinary delights in the Stanserhorn revolving restaurant, the specialty Älplermagronen from an edelweiss pot and lots more are just waiting to be discovered on the Stanserhorn. The Stanserhorn is the ideal hiking mountain for all levels. Whether it’s a 30-minute circular summit trail to a 4-hour hike from Stans to the top of the Stanserhorn, there’s something for everyone to choose from. Beautiful views of the Stans valley floor, Lake Lucerne, Engelberg valley and Obwalden can be enjoyed on the way up.
Overnight in Lucerne. (B)