The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Bridge and memorial
Lucerne
- 1
Chapel Bridge
A covered timber bridge crossing the Reuss diagonally beside Lucerne’s medieval Water Tower. A visit is centred on covered timber structure, historic triangular paintings and Water Tower, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lucerne also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in heritage, architecture, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Lion Monument
A monumental dying lion carved into sandstone to commemorate Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution. A visit is centred on lion relief, memorial inscription and rock-face setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lucerne also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in monument, history, art. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Transport museum and lake city
Lucerne
- 1
Swiss Museum of Transport
A large museum devoted to rail, road, aviation, space and communications technology. A visit is centred on historic locomotives, aviation halls and space and communications galleries, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lucerne also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, science, family. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Pilatus day
Lucerne
- 1
Mount Pilatus
A mountain massif above Lucerne with summit viewpoints over Lake Lucerne and the central Swiss Alps. A visit is centred on summit ridge, Lake Lucerne views and high-Alpine panoramas, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Alpnach also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Rigi day
Vitznau
- 1
Mount Rigi
A broad mountain between Lakes Lucerne and Zug with accessible ridge walks and long-distance views. A visit is centred on Rigi Kulm viewpoint, lake panorama and ridge walking, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Vitznau also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Titlis, then central heritage
Engelberg
- 1
Titlis
A high mountain above Engelberg with glacier scenery and extensive views across central Switzerland. A visit is centred on glacier landscape, summit viewpoints and high-altitude terrain, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Engelberg also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Einsiedeln Abbey
A major Benedictine monastery and pilgrimage church with a Baroque complex centred on the Black Madonna chapel. A visit is centred on Baroque abbey church, Black Madonna chapel and monastic square, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Einsiedeln also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, architecture, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Devil’s Bridge, Andermatt
A historic crossing in the narrow Schöllenen Gorge on the old route across the Gotthard corridor. A visit is centred on stone bridge, Schöllenen Gorge and Gotthard route history, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Andermatt also connects it with the wider character of Lucerne & Central Switzerland. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in history, engineering, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.