Based in Lucerne – day trip ideas in Switzerland
A traveler is planning a 5-day vacation in Switzerland, staying in Lucerne. They want to know if they should visit both Mt Titlis and Mt Pilatus, and which day trips to Interlaken, Jungfrau, Wengen, and Schilthorn are doable, while also hoping to see some waterfalls during their trip.
- Visit Lauterbrunnen for stunning waterfalls like Staubach and Trummelbach, which are accessible in a day from Lucerne.
- Check train schedules to plan your visits efficiently from Lucerne.
- Consider visiting both Mt Titlis and Mt Pilatus if you have the time; they offer different experiences.
- The Swiss Travel Pass can be beneficial for easy travel on public transport throughout your trip.
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I have a 5 day vacation in Swiss. I am staying in Lucerne (station) but want to visit other cities. I will visit Mt Tiltlis. Do I still need to visit Mt Pilatus too (is there a huge difference between the two?).
I hear a lot about Interlaken , Jungfrau, Wenngen and Schilthorn. Which are duable to do in one day from Lucerne (returning to Lucerne end of the day)? I would like to see some waterfalls if possible.
I am open for any other suggestions outside of the citeis I mentioned above
Thank you so much for this wonderful site!
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Hi Samo,
You can check out the differences between those mountains with out pages here:
Titlis is higher, with a glacier and is reached by rotating cable car. Pilatus has one of the steepest cogwheel train trips in the world.
Lauterbrunnen might be the best option for you. There is the local Staubach Falls and nearby Trummelbach Falls which can be walked to: https://www.myswissalp s.com/hiking/lauterbru nnen-stechelberg
You could also make the round-trip to Murren from Lauterbrunnen and visit the falls on the way back. See how to reach Murren here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/murren/travel
What do you think about the Rhine Falls? Is is doable from Lucerne? Are they much better to see than Staubach Falls and nearby Trummelbach Falls?
Thanks again!
Hi Samo,
I prefer the Falls around Lauterbrunnen over the Rheinfalls. You can check schedules and trains from Lucerne here and decide if it is something you want to do: https://www.myswissalp s.com/timetable
You can get some idea of what the Rheinfalls is like here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/rheinfall and Staubach Falls here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/lauterbrunnen/pi ctures and Trummelbach here: https://www.truemmelba chfaelle.ch/e/
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