Tips for day trips from Basel in October, no mountain excursions
A traveler plans to explore Switzerland before a river cruise out of Basel on October 26. They are looking for scenic train routes to charming villages, avoiding steep rides like the cog railroad to Mount Rigi, as both wives dislike scary rides. They're open to other beautiful destinations around the area.
- Consider visiting quaint villages like Porrentruy, Saint Urssane, and Luthern for picturesque views and local gastronomy.
- A day trip from Basel to Mount Rigi combined with a boat ride on Lake Lucerne is a great option, just plan to leave early.
- For a unique experience, check out historical sites like Kaiser Augst or the Rhine Falls nearby.
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We are taking a river cruise out of Basel. We get in October 26. We have 27th free before we leave on the 28th.
I have been to Switzerland a long time ago but remember just how pretty and picturesque the mountain villages were.
I had suggested to take that day and go to Lucerne and take the cog railroad to mount Rigi. The couple were going with, she looked up cog railroad in the area and saw the one for MT PILATUS. She goes nope not getting on that.
I know the one to rigi is that that steep but was wondering if how steep it is. Both our wives don’t like scary rides. Don’t like gondola’s either. I know missing a lot LOL.
We do not have to do mount rigi.
Open to suggestions on maybe a train route that would take us to areas with smaller villages.
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Hello.
Do you want something pretty or something interesting?
If you are interested in history you could try searching Kaiser Augst. This is a museum partly indoors and partly ouside and tells the story of the Romans in this part of the world.
Mike
Seeing as this is the first time for three of us I was thinking pretty. So sort of train ride that shows a lot of the country side.
would want to stop and have lunch at one of the villages.
Hello
if you all want something quaint and pretty ,plz go through following options
nice villages ,castles ,local houses ,good gastronomy and not very far from Basel
1)Porrentruy
2)Saint Urssane
3)Luthern
hope that helps
cheers
Thanks will check these out.
Not sure if you are interested in visiting France (Colmar) or Rhine Falls? Closer to Basel check out the Dreilandereck. Whatever you choose it will be fantastic.
Hi Ut Ron,
Welcome to MySwissAlps.
Why not spend time in Basel and explore the city? Here’s a walking guide that might interest you: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/walk-basel/
You can find sightseeing suggestions for Basel here: https://www.myswissalps.com/town/basel/
If you would like to travel a bit further but not interested in mountain excursions, I recommend visiting the cities of Lucerne (https://www.myswissalps.com/town/lucerne/) and Bern (https://www.myswissalps.com/town/bern/). It’s possible to do both in one or half a day.
Best regards,
anna
Oh my gosh. So many great suggestions. Sure wish we had more time.
I tried to change the title but couldn’t figure out how. We are not opposed to mountain excursions but just not the really steep cog railroad.
Continuing to review various posts ( by the way a great site) I was wondering if this is possible.
Train to goldau
Cog to rigi
Cog from rigi to vitznau
Boat to Lucerne
Train to Basel
Hi ut_ron,
I think a day trip from Basel to Mt Rigi combined with a boat trip on Lake Lucerne is possible. I suggest leaving early in the morning and start with cogwheel train from Arth Goldau to Rigi Kulm so you will have plenty of time to catch the ferry from Vitznau to Lucerne. You can find details on how to plan a trip to Mt Rigi here: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/rigi/. The train journey from Lucerne to Basel takes roughly 1 hour.
Regards,
Anna
These cog railroads. Can people who are afraid of heights do these. From what I can see I think so but haven’t been on them.
Hi Ut_ron,
I don’t particularly enjoy heights but will ride cable cars etc when I really need to. I rode the Arth Goldau to Rigi Kulm some years ago and for me it was fine. It’s very personal – I would say go with your ‘gut’ feeling. What is fine for some, is not for others.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Thanks for all the information. You guys are the best 👍😊.
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