Switzerland, Lake Lucerne
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Occupying a stunning position on the banks of Lake Lucerne where the River Reuss meets the lake, Lucerne is a fascinating, colourful city winning the hearts of its many visitors. Small enough to discover on foot, explore the charming streets of the traffic-free ‘old-town’, with its frescoed buildings, delightful cafés, shops and boutiques, or drop by one of the city’s museums. Lake steamers regularly call in at the harbour, carrying guests to pretty lakeside villages such as Weggis and Vitznau, or to the local mountains of Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus Kulm, which all offer a good scope for walking. Our hotels in Lucerne offer a great choice of accommodation.
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Assemble the famous Victorinox Swiss Army Knife under expert instruction. Your task is to put together 27 separate pieces in an exact manner! You then engrave your knife. You will be working on the ‘Spartan’ knife which will be yours to take home. This model has been developed by the founder of Victorinox, Karl Elsener, and was legally trademarked on12 June 1897.
When: Daily all season
Where: Brunnen
Duration: 15 mins
Price: £22 per person (pre-book)
Resort Combinations
Multi-Centres | You can combine your stay in Lucerne with any one or more resort(s) of your choice in Switzerland. We recommend Montreux or Wengen. Flexible durations available Transfers. between resorts via the Swiss transport network are included in your holiday price. Or try our recommended independent rail holiday that also features Lucerne: 'Golden Pass’ or our escorted four-centre Swiss Classic Tour.
Resort Code: CHLC
Languages spoken:
Time difference: GMT+1
Currency: CHF
| Departure day | Duration (nights) | To | Depart from | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday | 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 | Zurich | Gatwick Heathrow, Luton, London City, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Jersey | Nil/£19 Nil/£19 Nil/£19 Nil/£19 £49/£69 £49/£69 £49/£69 £49 |
Transfer Approx. 1hr by rail.
| Departure day | Duration (nights) | To | Depart from | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday | 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 | Geneva | Cambridge Bristol, Liverpool | £19/£39 £19/£39 £19/£39 |
Transfer Approx. 3hrs by rail.
Supplements: are based on 7 nights midweek/weekend departures. Other UK regional airports are available on indirect flights.
Luggage Services
‘Fly-rail Luggage’ - send your luggage directly from your UK airport to your hotel for only £14 per item per way. See our transfers page for details. Or see here for frequently asked questions about your rail journey to and from resort
‘Fetch My Luggage’ - send your luggage direct to your hotel in advance so it is waiting for you on arrival from approx. £40 per item, per way.
Car hire available: Yes
Evening resort bus service: No
Parking available: Yes
Resort Ski bus available: No
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PRE-BOOKABLE
£37, daily
Spend the day cruising the lake, getting on and off as you please, with unlimited travel on the lovely boats.
£39, daily
Take a unique ride up to Mount Rigi on the oldest cogwheel railway in the world, to enjoy marvellous views and some easy scenic walking.
£33, daily
A spectacular journey up to the summit of Lucerne’s impressive mountain for wonderful views over the lake.
£16, daily
2 hour tour of the old town, including Chapel Bridge.
2 consecutive days, £105 (2nd class)
5 consecutive days, £140 (2nd class)
Individual upgrades to 1st class tickets payable locally.
Discover the region with this great value pass, which gives you FREE unlimited travel on regional boats, buses, trains and cable-cars including:
BOOK LOCALLY
£30, daily
Reach the summit on this 120yr old funicular route & cable-car for views over 10 lakes, alpine flowers, marmot park and revolving restaurant.
Many more options available locally through your Representative.
*Bookable locally - price for guidance only. Prices shown include Travel Card discount.
Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.
Lucerne is small enough to discover on foot allowing you to explore the charming streets of the traffic-free "old-town", with its frescoed buildings, delightful cafés, shops and boutiques, or drop by one of the city's museums. A regular fleet of lake steamers call in at the harbour, carrying people on holidays in Lucerne to picturesque lakeside villages such as Weggis and Vitznau, and to Mount Rigi, Bürgenstock, and Pilatus Kulm - reached by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. There is good scope for walking on many of these local mountains. A free boat ride and city walking tour is included for those on Lucerne holidays who are staying for 7 or more nights.
Free Excursions
Other things to do in and around Lucerne
Half-price Travel Card included for all Inghams guests
Save up to 50% with your half-price card on trips of your choice across the Swiss transport network. Included in the price of your holiday, and worth over £80!
Your travel card is sent to you before departure with your rail transfer tickets.
Exploring on the Swiss Transport Network
Switzerland's excellent public transport network of mountain railways, cable-cars, steam boats and buses makes it a pleasure to explore the sights, at your own pace.
Great Value Travel Passes
Purchase a travel pass and only pay one inclusive price for your trips:
Prices shown include Travel Card discount.
Tell Regional Pass (pre-bookable)
2 consecutive days, £105 (2nd class)
5 consecutive days, £140 (2nd class)
10 consecutive days, £199 (2nd class)
Individual upgrades to 1st class tickets payable locally.
Discover the region with this great value pass, which gives you FREE unlimited travel on regional boats, buses, trains and cable-cars including:
Easy Lucerne is perfect for strolls along the lakeside or the colourful old town. Don't miss the city guided walking tour, which points out the city's most important landmarks.
Moderate Nature lovers should take the boat to Breckenreid for the 'Klewenalp Flower Trail'. Once at the top, the signs take you on a short steep section, but then flattens out as you make your way around Klewenalp, following the wide variety of wild flowers which thrive here (approx. 1hr)
Slightly Challenging Head out of Lucerne to the nearby Rigi mountain near Weggis. The cog railway takes you up to Rigi Kulm and you can walk even higher to get stunning panoramic views. Instead of taking the train back down, walk to Rigi Kaltbad (approx. 1hr 20 mins). Ascending Mount Pilatus by cog railways and cable-car is also a must for inspring views of the lake and Alpine range.
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