Lucerne, what to see?

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    23 April 2010 at 6:46:10 #803793

    Hi, we will be in the Interlaken regio next September, but we are planning to spend to days in (the neighbourhood) of Lucerne. We are with two children, 12 and 14 years old. Can anyone give me some ideas about what to do or see in Lucerne?

    Thank you.

    Krister

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    24 April 2010 at 6:09:48 #831144

    Hi Krister,

    Lucerne and its surroundings offer lots of activities for a 2 day stay. Here are some examples:

    • strolling along the old town centre and the famous Kappel bridge near the central railway station;
    • a boat ride on the lake;
    • Mt. Pilatus, accessible by either a steep cog railway track from Alpnachstadt or cable car from Kriens (close to Lucerne). In clear weather, even the Bernese Alps can be seen from this viewing point;
    • Mt. Rigi, another beautiful viewing point above lake Lucerne, accessible by cog railway from Arth-Goldau or Vitznau;
    • the ‘Verkehrshaus‘, a large museum on Swiss traffic and traffic history, which is very interesting for children as well.

    You may want to take a look at the Lucerne tourism website as well for more tips.

    Have a nice stay!

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    25 April 2010 at 7:39:14 #831145

    Hi Krister, if weather is fine during your stay, I’d recommend that you make the trip to Mt. Rigi! It’s called ‘Queen of the mountains’ and I understand why. The train trip is a fun experience, the views up there are simply breathtaking.

    Bye, Jules

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    25 April 2010 at 11:02:52 #831146

    Thanks!
    Seeing these possibilities we have to wonder why we were planning only two days in Lucerne!

    Bye, Krister

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    27 April 2010 at 14:01:19 #831147

    we visited Glacier Museum last year – excellent and free with Swiss Pass.

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