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Carriage ride & fondue on the Rigi included
Christmas Markets - Magical Zurich & Lucerne
5 days / 4 nights
from £ 680
Let yourself be enchanted by the festive Advent atmosphere of the two cities of Zurich and Lucerne. The glamorously decorated market stalls at the Christmas markets entice you with lovingly crafted goods, gift items, culinary delights and much more, accompanied by the scent of mulled wine and sensual Christmas concerts.
Highlights
- Zurich's diverse Christmas markets
- Advent atmosphere in Zurich's old town
- Christmas market at Lucerne's Inseli Park with a view of the old town and Lake Lucerne
- Horse-drawn carriage ride and cheese fondue on the Rigi - the queen of the mountains
«The Christmas tree at the Zurich Christkindlimarkt, more than 10 meters high and decorated with thousands and thousands of glittering Swarovski crystals, is simply gorgeous.»
Robert - Our Switzerland expert
Your itinerary
Zurich - Lucerne
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Day 1
Arrival by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zurich. Overnight stay in Zurich.
Highlights: Sparkling Zurich Christmas lights, "Märlitram" (fairy tale tram)
Day 2
Zurich offers the right Christmas market for every taste. The Christkindlimarkt in Zurich's main train station is one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe. Zurich's oldest Christmas market is located in Niederdorf in the romantic old town. At Sechseläutenplatz, directly in front of the Opera House, the city's largest Christmas market provides a pre-Christmas Advent atmosphere. Overnight stay in Zurich.
Highlights: Diverse Zurich Christmas markets at the main station, Sechseläutenplatz, Münsterhof, Werdmühleplatz and in the Old Town
Day 3
Zurich - Lucerne / approx. 1 h
A short train ride brings you to Lucerne, the gateway to Central Switzerland. Stroll through Lucerne's Christmas markets and enjoy the smell of gingerbread, cinnamon, mulled wine, punch and fondue. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Highlights: Lucerne Christmas Market at Franziskanerplatz, Rudolf's Christmas at Inseli Park
Day 4
Today's highlight is a trip to the Rigi - the queen of the mountains. From Rigi Kaltbad you will enjoy a horse-drawn carriage (or sleigh) ride to Rigi First followed by a fondue at the Hotel Rigi Kaltbad. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Highlights: Horse-drawn carriage or sleigh ride to Rigi First, Swiss cheese fondue, winter panorama on Lake Lucerne.
Day 5
Return journey by public transport from Lucerne to your final destination in Switzerland or extension of your stay.
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