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Einsiedeln Christmas Market

Charming Christmas market in a small village near Zürich, with other amusements including an enormous nativity scene, lebkuchen museum and great sledding hill.

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Küssnacht Klausjagen: Swiss Christmas Parade

Traditional Swiss parade for St Nicholas Day with illuminated bishop-shaped headpieces, whip cracking, and cow bell procession.

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Rigi Classic Round Trip from Lucerne (boat + mountain train)

Details for the classic Rigi round trip tour from Lucerne, including a boat ride, cogwheel mountain train, and cable car. Add-on a hike for a full day outing.

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Ibergeregg Pass to Rotenflue Peak Hike

Easy
2.5 h
6.85 k
230m
230m

Easy hike directly from a mountain pass, no mountain transport required, wandering through alpine meadows and forests with mountain views aplenty.

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Nideralp Mountain Trail to Staüben Falls

Moderate
3.5 h
9.3 k
220m
780m

Gorgeous mountain trail through high alpine meadows leading to the impressive Stäuben waterfalls.

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Stäuben Falls near Lucerne: How to Visit

Easy
2 h
6 k
250m
250m

How to reach the powerful Stäuben waterfalls near Lucerne on an easy walk thru a lush river valley.

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Silener High Mountain Trail

Moderate
2.7 h
8.5 k
370m
130m

Traverse mountain through lush meadows and cool forests to beautiful alpine village and idyllic lake for a summer swim.

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Fürenalp • Panorama Mountain Hike to Waterfall

Moderate
3.5 h
9.5 k
0m
750m

Panorama trail near Engelberg that leads to to a roaring waterfall. Plus an alpine dairy, playground and restaurant with a view.

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Wirzweli Witch Trail

Easy
1.5 h
3 k
20m
360m

Fun trail for kids near Lucerne with witch themed activities along the forest path. Also a big playground and summer toboggan with mountain views.

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Mt. Rigi Panorama Trail (Rigi Kulm to Rigi Scheidegg)

Easy
3 h
8.2 k
230m
320m

Easy mountain trail with panorama views near Zurich and Lucerne, with an optional cliff walk, restaurants, picnic areas and fun playground. It’s wide gravel path, suitable for strollers.

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Sattel Hochstuckli Ski Resort

Affordable small ski resport close to Zürich, good for beginners and day trippers that don’t want to travel so far for snow.

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2 Days on the Tell Trail: Perfect Hiking Weekend near Lucerne

8 h
19 k
540m
1100m

Visit seven lakes on this two day hike on the long-distance Tell Trail near Lucerne, with an overnight in the alps.

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