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 I’d recommend checking the weather on Mt Rigi on
Home base options - Interlaken, Lucerne, Grindelwald, other? Lucerne is a 2 hr train ride from Interlaken, due to frequent stops You can easily get from Interlaken to Zurich airport in 2 5 hrs because it runs more as an express Lucerne is nice, my wife and I like it for a 2 day visit I would think that making it as a base would just extend your travel times to other parts of the country that you want to visit
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!
Lucerne or Interlaken - Rick Steves Travel Forum steve Swiss rail is very convenient Luzern to Interlaken is about 2 hours or so, each way I've been to each twice Luzern is more comfortable, old money and beautiful setting on the lake Interlaken is closer to the big mountains, hiking, etc I prefer Interlaken, but Luzern is more comfortable for first time to Switzerland I would not want to spend 4 hours on the train to commute from one
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?
Lucerne or Interlaken? - Rick Steves Travel Forum The trip from Lucerne to Kleine Scheidegg (where you connect with the Jungfraubahn) is 3H:13M with two changes If your primary sightseeing goal is the Jungfraujoch, it would be better to stay in Lauterbrunnen or Mürren in order to reduce the travelling time
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!
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
Two or three nights in Lucerne? - Rick Steves Travel Forum Three nights in Lucerne is great, but if that comes at the cost of reducing your time in Murren, then that’s another matter I would go for two nights in Lucerne and five in Murren, particularly if you like to walk or hike
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!