Lucerne & Bürgenstock Day Trip

Delve into the stunning Alpine landscapes of Switzerland on this day trip from Zurich: explore picturesque Lucerne and admire breathtakingly beautiful views from Bürgenstock mountain.

Lucerne & Bürgenstock Day Trip

After meeting at the Sihlquai bus terminal parking lot in Zurich at the indicated time, you'll board a bus to Lucerne. Your guide will point out key monuments, including Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, and the Jesuit Church, a historic Baroque temple on the River Reuss.

In Lucerne, you will have free time to explore its sights, with recommendations from your guide for places to visit, such as Weinmarkt Square.

You will then take a boat trip across Lake Lucerne to Kehrsiten, where you'll ride the funicular railway up Bürgenstock mountain. At the peak, you can hike amidst the nature or explore the famous resort that opened in 1827, which has hosted notable guests like Audrey Hepburn. You will also have time to hike up to the Hammetschwand Lift, the world's tallest exterior elevator.

Note that the Hammetschwand lift is open between March 27 and November 12, 2021, depending on weather conditions.

At the end of the day, take the funicular back to Lucerne and meet your guide for the return bus journey to Zurich.

Hammetschwand Lift

The Hammetschwand Lift is open between April and October, provided that weather conditions are suitable.

Additional Info

Until March 31st, 2025, you will have 6 hours of free time to visit Lucerne (including an hour-long audio guided tour) and Bürgenstock.The tour includes a guide from Zurich to Lucerne and back, with individual exploration in Lucerne and Bürgenstock.Some shops in Lucerne and Bürgenstock are closed on Sundays.The funicular railway will be closed from March 16th to 20th, 2026, for maintenance.