Base to visit Schilthorn, Rigi and Stanserhorn

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A traveler is planning a trip to Switzerland in September, staying in Lucerne and Interlaken. They want to visit Schilthorn, Rigi, and Stanserhorn using their 8 Days Swiss Travel Pass and are looking for advice on the best city to start these excursions. It’s a mix of scenic attractions and efficient travel routes they are after.

Key takeaways:
  • Visit Schilthorn from Interlaken for the best experience.
  • Plan trips to Rigi and Stanserhorn from Lucerne, as it's more convenient for those attractions.
  • Consider sharing your full itinerary for tailored suggestions from forum members.
  • Make good use of the Swiss Travel Pass to save on transportation costs across these destinations.
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  • Arno
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    Reply 1 of 4 • 10 July 2019 at 13:10:15 #917429

    Hi Alfred Yap,

    Schilthorn is best visited from Interlaken, the others from Lucerne. Our mountain pages offer all details about these trips, including travel tips in the Route sections:

    More details about the towns can be found here:

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    Shroffchetan
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    Reply 2 of 4 • 11 July 2019 at 15:48:16 #917430

    It will be more helpful if you share your tentative itinerary for 8 days. Forum members will definitely suggest based on that

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    Reply 3 of 4 • 13 July 2019 at 9:03:44 #917431

    I’ll be arriving in Zurich on the 25th September at 8.00am. 2 nights in Zurich, 4 nights in Interlaken & 2 nights in Lucerne. leaving to the Airport on the 9th day.

    Shroffchetan
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    Reply 4 of 4 • 13 July 2019 at 12:00:38 #917432

    Schilthorn – Interlaken

    Stanserhorn and Rigi – Lucerne

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