Immerse yourself in the festive Advent atmosphere of Zurich and Lucerne. Enjoy the lovingly decorated market stalls, culinary delicacies, and charming arts and crafts, accompanied by mulled wine, twinkling lights, and Christmas melodies. A magical journey that is bursting with Christmas spirit.
5 days / 4 nights
from $ 680
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.
Zurich – enchanting Christmas markets in the lively city on Lake Zurich
Horse-drawn sleigh ride and cheese fondue on snow-covered Mount Rigi
Picturesque boat trip on Lake Lucerne
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Travel itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Journey to Zurich
Day 2 Stay in Zurich and visit to Christmas markets
Day 3 Trip to Lucerne and visit to Christmas markets
Day 4 Mount Rigi with horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride and cheese fondue
Day 5 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Journey to Zurich
Daily Itinerary
You travel to Zurich by public transport. Discover the Christmas markets and enjoy free travel throughout the city for 72 hours with the Zürich Card.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Stay in Zurich and visit to Christmas markets
Daily Itinerary
Visit the Christkindlimarkt at the main railway station, stroll through the market in Niederdorf, and let the Advent atmosphere on Sechseläutenplatz enchant you.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 3
Trip to Lucerne and visit to Christmas markets
Daily Itinerary
Discover Lucerne's winter magic when the Old Town shines with lights. Franziskanerplatz becomes the center of festive celebrations.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 4
Mount Rigi with horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride and cheese fondue
Daily Itinerary
You travel from Lucerne to Vitznau. There you take the cog railroad to Rigi Kaltbad, where a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride awaits you. Afterwards, you can look forward to a delicious fondue.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 5
Return journey from Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
Start your return journey by public transport. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
December
Recommended travel period
December
High season
December
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Like in a Christmas movie
The carriage ride on the snow-covered Rigi was a real highlight. It felt like I had landed in a Christmas movie!
Tailor the trip to your needs.
5 days / 4 nights
from $ 680
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.
