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Lucerne itinerary suggestions - Rick Steves Travel Forum The train fare from Zurich’s airport to Lucerne is only 70 minutes and fares start at $22 So you probably should just buy your train tickets as you need them You have plenty of time to explore Lucerne— it’s beautiful and has just 80K residents The Old Town is a five-minute walk from the train station so Lucerne is quite compact
A day trip to Lucerne from Basel - Rick Steves Travel Forum In Lucerne, the boat and cogwheel to Mt Rigi run all year round It's spectacular, about a half-day activity Of course, you need agreeable weather, so don't buy anything in advance Walking around Lucerne Old Town, having lunch along the river, with a view of the Chapel Bridge, is delightful On a clear day, you can see the summits of both Rigi and Pilatus from the Old Town Enjoy!
Lucerne - crowds - Rick Steves Travel Forum Lucerne was an "easy" choice because we are leaving from Zurich and thought I could get a couple of day trips out of it up into the mountains or a lake visit But I am leaning more toward staying in Zurich our last days so I can get out to St Gallen
Lucerne or Lausanne? - Rick Steves Travel Forum I also prefer Lucerne to Lausanne That's not to say that Lausanne doesn't have it's "charms" but for me there's something special about Lucerne, and some nice day trips possible from there Regardless of which place you choose, be sure to pack lots of money as Switzerland is expensive!
Mt. Pilatus or Rigi - Rick Steves Travel Forum Have a tour ending in Lucerne with a free day at the end Would it be advisable to Mt Pilatus, Mt Rigi or Engelberg? Only time to accomodate one of these sites?
Bern or Lucerne? (August trip) - Rick Steves Travel Forum Bern is a comfortable city but lacks the views of Lucerne, which most likely accounts for the differences in lodging prices Obviously, budget is an important consideration when traveling, and you will have a wonderful trip exploring this beautiful country, with whatever decision you make
Buy tickets for Mount Pilatus now or wait? - Rick Steves Travel Forum We'll be in Lucerne in May of 2025 should we get tickets for the Golden Roundtrip now or wait to day of or when we arrive in Lucerne Read some concerns about checking weather in the morning and going to Mount Pilatus on a different day but if we buy our tickets now, we'll be locked in thoughts? We're troopers, but would appreciate input
Basel or Lucerne in December - Rick Steves Travel Forum Basel and lucerne are both slightly over an hour from Zurich airport With the train station right inside the airport, it is super easy to get to both cities And both are about an equal distance from Lauterbrunnen you could do a loop—basel for 2-3 nights, Lauterbrunnen (or other) for 4 nights and lucerne for 2 or 3 nights
Weggis, Vitznau or Lucerne proper? - Rick Steves Travel Forum We plan to spend 2 or 3 days in the area The hotels looked nicer in Weggis and Vitznau Any thoughts opinions on whether to stay in either Weggis, Vitznau or Lucerne (near Old Town)? The good the bad? Thanks!