After a rich breakfast buffet, we could try the Mineral Bath which opens exclusively for hotel guests at 9 am. Around mid-day, take the cogwheel train down to Vitznau where we will take a one-hour cruise to Lucerne. Then we will stroll in the Old Town, see the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Lion Monument. We could also visit the Swiss Museum of Transport or for art-lovers the Rosengart Museum with works of the famous artists Picasso and Paul Klee. In the evening, we will drive back to Zurich.
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Rigi Kaltbad, Switzerland
A charming car-free Alpine village at 1,450m, known for its Mineral Bath & Spa (designed by Mario Botta), scenic trails, and cozy 3* superior hotels. Perfect for relaxation with mountain views!
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Lucerne, Switzerland
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
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Lake Lucerne Sightseeing Cruise
View the snowy Swiss Alps from the main and upper decks of a gorgeous 161 foot yachy while listening to commentary from an expert captain about the sights and sounds of Lake Lucerne in Luzern, Switzerland. Guests can purchase refreshments and select multiple departure times.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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Chapel Bridge
This covered bridge that crosses the Reuss River in Lucerne is one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The interior of the bridge contains several paintings which were completed in the 17th century.
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Jesuit Church
The Lucerne Jesuit Church is a Catholic church in Lucerne, Switzerland.It is the first large baroque church built in Switzerland north of the Alps.Construction on the associated church began in 1667. By 1673 the shell of the church and the main façade were completed. The church was consecrated in 1677, though the interior was not yet really finished. Several side altars were still missing and even the high altar was only erected four years later, due to financial problems. The onion topped towers were not completed until 1893. The vault was redecorated in the mid-18th century. The original vestments of Brother Klaus, a famous Swiss patron, are stored in the inner chapel
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Lion Monument
The Lion of Lucerne is an amazing sculpture carved directly into a cliffside in one of Switzerland's most gorgeous cities. It was done to commemorate the deaths of Swiss soldiers who were brutally massacred during the bloody French Revolution.
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The Swiss Transport Museum
The Swiss Transport Museum opened in July 1959 and exhibits all forms of transport, including locomotive, automobiles,ships, and aircraft as well as communication technology. It is Switzerland's most popular museum. The museum also maintains a large collection of work by Hans Erni, a local painter and sculptor.
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Rosengart Collection
A Lucerne museum showcasing Picasso's late works & 20+ masterpieces by Klee, plus Impressionist gems by Monet, Renoir, and Cezanne. Housed in a neoclassical bank building, it offers an intimate art experience.