City Break A Winter's Tale in Lucerne

Experience a winter city break in Lucerne, while surrounded by a snow-covered Alpine backdrop. Enjoy an excursion to the Rigi and let the Titlis ice skater take you to lofty heights. Round off your city trip with an indulgent chocolate experience. Lucerne offers the perfect destination for your winter city break.

4 days / 3 nights

from CHF 430

Planning

A historic bridge and buildings by the river at dusk, covered with snow.

Planning

Highlights

Lucerne – the gateway to Central Switzerland
Exciting ascent with the "Ice Flyer" glacier chairlift to Titlis
Excursion to the Rigi – Queen of the Mountains
Picturesque boat trip on Lake Lucerne
Sweet temptation at the "Swiss Chocolate Adventure"

A snowy cityscape with historic buildings along the riverbank.

A group of people sitting on a chairlift in a snowy mountain landscape.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Travelling to Lucerne
Day 2 Rigi round trip
Day 3 Excursion to the Titlis
Day 4 Return journey from Lucerne

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Winter Tale in Lucerne

Day 1

Travelling to Lucerne

Itinerary

You are travelling to Lucerne by public transport. Enjoy the journey and discover the surrounding area.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 2

Rigi round trip

Itinerary

You take the boat across Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. From there, take the cogwheel railway to Mount Rigi, where you can go on a winter hike or sledging.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 3

Excursion to the Titlis

Itinerary

You travel by train to Engelberg and from there take the cable car to the summit. The Ice Flyer and the glacier cave await you at the top. Return to Lucerne in the evening.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 4

Return journey from Lucerne

Itinerary

Travel by bus or boat to the Swiss Museum of Transport. Discover the "Swiss Chocolate Adventure" and explore the interactive exhibits at the Swiss Museum of Transport before travelling back.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

November to March

Recommended travel period

December to March

High season

March

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Winter Wonderland Lucerne
Lucerne is even more worthwhile in winter - a beautiful city in the immediate vicinity of snow-covered mountain peaks. Here you can look forward to a winter wonderland.
Marie