Top 20 Experiences in central switzerland
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne
Travel to the top of Europe and admire the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps on this 9.5-hour Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne. Take a scenic drive through high mountain passes to picturesque Lauterbrunnen with your guide. Board the cogwheel train and travel up to Kleine Scheidegg, beneath the famous Eiger North Face. Alight at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jungfraujoch — Europe's highest railway station at a dizzying 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Explore the Ice Palace and enjoy panoramic views over the mighty Aletsch Glacier from the observation terrace.
Mount Titlis Eternal Snow Half-Day Trip from Lucerne
Visit the summit of Mt Titlis on an afternoon tour from Lucerne, where spectacular mountain vistas and a range of snow-themed attractions await. After arriving in Engelberg, ride on the aerial cableway to the summit of Mt Titlis for roughly two hours of free time. Entry to acclaimed glacier attractions such as the rotating Titlis Rotair gondola, Titlis Glacier Park, Ice Flyer chairlift, Glacier Cave and Cliff Walk — Europe’s highest suspension bridge — are all included (weather permitting).
Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne
Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Begin your journey toward the skies with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg, and then hop aboard the aerial cableway for your ascent to the summit of Mt Pilatus. Relax at your leisure on the peak or take a short hike to make the most of the stunning scenery below. Descend to Alpnachstad aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train and cruise out onto Lake Lucerne to admire the views from the water.
Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience
This incredibly wide-ranging and exceptional value-for-money Lucerne Small Group tour encompasses the very best of Lucerne's attractions in 3 hours. Discover Lucerne's best sights and attractions from the water on a one hour Lake Cruise, and in a two hrs. panoramic walking tour. After the Walking tour, your guide will provide all info. and tickets to begin the boat tour (self guided with audioguide in several languages) Round up your Swiss activity with a Real Swiss Culinary experience tasting the best central Swiss cheese and a glass of swiss wine, or enjoy an Alpine Bier paired with Sausage and Pretzels as an optional tour extension. Check out our Culinary Swiss Experiences! Bookings from 1 single person up to Groups of 12 are possible.
Swiss Alps Day Trip from Lucerne: Jungfraujoch and Bernese Oberland
Venture from Lucerne through the Swiss Alps to the highest point in Europe! On this unforgettable day trip with a multi-lingual guide, travel by coach through the Bernese Oberland region to Interlaken and Grindelwald, where you take the gondola and cogwheel train up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass. Gaze upon the Alpine wonderland from the Top of Europe building and walk through the tunnels of a glacier at the Ice Palace. This is sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation!
Lucerne "CH" Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château
This unique small group tour combines sightseeing of Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Stunning alpine views from the Castle with Swiss Chocolate and cheese tastings. It is the best way to spend a short time in one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Sample some of the best sweet pleasures on a chocolate tasting and Swiss cheese. Walk along Lucerne River towards one of the most traditional Cellar to enjoy real alpine cheese paired with a glass of swiss wine, and last but not least enjoy the best alpine views from the Castle! This alpine experience is the best way to know Lucerne through its tastes, culture and people. If you still want to keep discovering and enjoying this alpine jewel, get our one hour Sightseeing Cruise around Lake Lucerne as an optional tour extension. Your Guide will provide all info. and tickets.
Mt Pilatus self-guided Golden Round Trip from Lucerne incl. boat cruise
Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola. Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point. Please check the timetable carefully, escpecially for the boat connections (2 - 5 boat depatrues per day). The Round Trip can be taken in both directions
From Lucerne - Mt. Pilatus Heritage with a Lake of Lucerne Cruise Private Tour
Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mt. Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132 meters above sea level and is beloved by visitors for its sensational views over the region. We'll take you to the heart of the sights, with opportunities to explore the Lake of Lucerne, Pilatus summit, and ride the famous dragon aerial cable cars.
Guided Excursion to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen from Lucerne
Join us for an unforgettable full-day excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe! from Lucerne and Interlaken. Enjoy a magnificent view from Europe’s highest train station over the Aletsch Glacier, UNESCO World Heritage of the Swiss Alps, and explore its multifaceted summit attractions. Following are highlights of the tour: 1. Panorama drive to Bernese Oberland and scenic town of Interlaken 2. Marvel at the longest glacier of the Alps Jungfraujoch – “UNESCO World Heritage Site” 3. Enjoy the ride on new state-of-the-art gondola (aerial cableway) “Eiger Express” from Grindelwald Terminal to Eiger Glacier 4. Fascinating cogwheel train ride to Jungfraujoch Europe’s highest railway station. 5. Explore the Alpine Sensation, Ice Palace, and Sphinx Observation Terrace and Aletsch Glacier (with 23 km the longest glacier in the Alps). 6. Explore the Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, picturesque villages nestled idyllically between Lakes Brienz and Thun.
Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Lucerne
Explore some of Switzerland's most magnificent Alpine regions on a day trip from Lucerne to Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland. Along the way you'll visit the lovely town of Interlaken and have the option of taking a cable car to the sunny terrace of Mt. First.
Swiss Alps panorama Tour with private guide from Zurich
Explore Swiss Alps with private tour guide! Discover the most beautiful region of Switzerland in just one day! The one-day private tour optimize your trip. Discover the best of the alpine villages: Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Iseltwald and Wengen. In case of bad weather with snow, the tour may be cancelled.
Mt Pilatus self-guided trip by cable car from/to Kriens
Visiting Lucerne’s landmark mountain, Mt. Pilatus, is a must-do when you're in the Lake Lucerne region. Start at the valley station in Kriens, and enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride over a pre-Alpine landscape to reach Fräkmüntegg, where you'll transfer to the aerial cableway known as the 'Dragon Ride.' After another five minutes, arrive at 7,000 feet above sea level (2,132 meters). Soak up the panoramic views over the lake and Alps, before going back down to Kriens the same way. This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point.
Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise
This independent Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne combines a round-trip boat cruise, cogwheel railway ride and aerial cable car ride for an epic Swiss Alps adventure. Cruise along stunning Lake Lucerne and take a train up Rigi Kulm, the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ for majestic views of the Bernese Alps, Vosges Montains and Black Forest. Take an aerial cable car to the postcard-worthy lakeside town of Weggis, and end with a return boat cruise to Lucerne. With convenient pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables, you’ll experience the breathtaking Alps at your own pace. Please note: from 21 November – 2 December 2022 (on weekdays) the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis is not operating due to maintenance work. During this time the excursion can be done via Vitznau both ways.
Day Trip to Swiss Villages (Interlaken-Grindelwald) with local from Lucerne
Join us for an unforgettable full-day excursion to Grindelwald and Interlaken – two picturesque villages nestled between the Jungfrau and Eiger mountains. The Jungfrau region is the most beautiful and unspoiled regions in the whole of Switzerland. Our knowledgeable local guide will take you on a journey through these charming Swiss villages, where you’ll have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes, stunning architecture, and fascinating cultural attractions. Highlights: 1. We will take you on a AC Bus Coach journey through some of the most stunning countryside in the country, past snow-capped peaks and pristine lakes, to the lovely town of Interlaken. 2. From here continue by train on the Jungfrau Railway to the Alpine resort of Grindelwald. 3. In each village, you'll have time to stroll through the charming streets lined with rustic chalets. take in the impressive surrounding mountainscape. 4. At your leisure opt for fun activities like riding an aerial cableway or a Trottibike!
Mt Pilatus self-guided Silver Round Trip from Lucerne incl. train
Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by a scenic train ride, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola. Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps Scenic train ride between Lucerne and Alpnachstad World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm
From Lucerne, Mount Rigi + Lake Lucerne Cruise + Mineralbath Spa, self-guided
This SELF-GUIDED trip will indulge you in combining one of the most famous mountain excursions. This experience combines a scenic boat ride and some relaxing hours at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, which delivers an exclusive wellness experience surrounded by a legendary Alpine landscape. To start this trip, you must get to the boat pier one at Lucerne City Center. Every boat from Lucerne to Vitznau (except the one at 12:00) departs at xx:12. After arriving in Vitznau, you can seamlessly change to the cogwheel train to the top of Rigi. For going back, the train from the top of Rigi departs at xx:00 to Vitznau. Then you have the direct boat connection for returning to Lucerne at xx:49. You can also catch the boat from Weggis, change to Rigi Kaltbad cable car departs at xx:10 or xx:40, in the direction to Weggis. From Weggis, there is every hour at xx:05 a boat to Lucerne. There are no time restrictions for entering the spa. Your ticket is valid for all these mentioned services.
Mount Titlis Glacier Excursion Private Tour from Luzern
Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. At 3,238 metres (10,623 ft) above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland. The last part of cable car leads above the glacier. At Klein Titlis, it is possible to visit an illuminated glacier cave from an entrance within the cable-car station, which also includes shops and restaurants. The Titlis Cliff Walk, the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe giving views across the Alps. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.
Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise
Tour the magnificent bays of Lake Lucerne aboard an elegant yacht on this 1-hour cruise. Sit back and relax on the main deck or upper deck while your expert captain takes you along Switzerland’s most stunning lake, surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, forests and meadows. On sunny days you can enjoy delicious snacks and drinks on board. Because of Covid-19 the audio guide with headphones can not be distributed.
Luzern City Tour Private Walking Tour with Lake Cruise
Lucerne is probably the most famous Swiss city. Surrounded by mountains and at the end of Lake Lucerne, the city is the starting point for numerous excursions. The Lucerne cityscape is characterized by the covered, medieval Chapel Bridge, which, with its gable paintings, is one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe. Another landmark of the city is the Musegg Wall, which has been preserved in its original fortified form with the exception of one tower. Historic houses decorated with frescoes line picturesque squares in the car-free old town, such as the Weinmarkt. Lucerne is a city of squares and churches. The Jesuit Church from the 17th century is considered the first sacred baroque building in Switzerland and the two towers of the Hofkirche are an integral part of the cityscape. The dying lion, which was carved into the rock to commemorate the heroic death of the Swiss who fell in the Tuileries in 1792, is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland.
From Lucerne - Engelberg, Cheese, Trübsee, and Mt. Titlis Discovery Private Tour
Discover Medieval towns, artisan cheese, and stunning Alpine scenery as you journey to the heart of the Lucerne region. Learn about the people behind Lucerne’s Medieval old town, and sample some of Switzerland’s most authentic cheese, crafted on-site at Engelberg Abbey. Glide to the top of Mount Titlis via cable cart, and lose yourself in a word of glacial caves, sky-high suspension bridges, and stunning Alpine wilderness.