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Country: Lake Lucerne Region
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.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Küssnacht Klausjagen: Swiss Christmas Parade
Traditional Swiss parade for St Nicholas Day with illuminated bishop-shaped headpieces, whip cracking, and cow bell procession.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Lucerne Tell Pass (2025): Complete Guide & Best Excursions
Discover the best travel pass for Central Switzerland, offering unlimited free public transport and mountain railways in the Lucerne Region.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
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.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
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.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Nideralp mountain hike to Staüben Falls
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 8.3 k
  • 150m
  • 632m
Gorgeous mountain trail through high alpine meadows leading to the impressive Stäuben waterfalls.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
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.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
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.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Lucerne-Interlaken Express (2024): How to Ride this Swiss Panorama Train
Tips for booking the Luzern-Interlaken Express train in Switzerland including itineraries, how to buy tickets, and where to sit (with map).
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Mt. Rigi Panorama Trail & Cliff Walk
  • 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.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Stoos Ridge Hike • Klingenstock to Fronalpstock
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.4 k
  • 290m
  • 300m
Ride the steepest funicular in the world up to this gorgeous ridge hike near Lucerne.
  • Lake Lucerne Region
Stanserhorn • Gorgeous mountain viewpoint near Lucerne
  • Easy
  • .5 h
  • 1 k
  • 30m
  • 50m
Ride a funicular, then a special cable car with an open air roof to the top of Stanserhorn at 1898m, with spectacular panorama views overlooking Lake Lucerne.
  • Lake Lucerne Region

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