Lucerne & Stanserhorn Day Trip

History and scenery are the main characters on this day trip to Lucerne, which includes entry to the CabriO cable car to ride the top of the Stanserhorn.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll depart from Sihlquai bus station parking lot towards Lucerne. You will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. During the journey, we will share interesting facts about this picturesque town.

Upon arrival in Lucerne, you'll have about 2 hours of free time to have a drink and explore the historic city centre. A visit to the Kapellbrücke, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe from the 14th century, is recommended.

Afterward, we will regroup in the city centre and travel by bus to the nearby town of Stans. Here, we will provide you with a train ticket for your return to Lucerne, as well as a ticket for the CabriO, the world's first open-top cable car.

In less than 30 minutes, this funicular will take you to the top of the Stanserhorn, at an altitude of 1,898 metres (6,227 feet), offering views of surrounding mountains and lakes.

At your discretion, you can take the CabriO cable car from the top of the Stanserhorn to Stans. From there, you will take the train to Lucerne as per your ticket. The bus will be waiting at the train station to take you back to Zurich, concluding this 9.5-hour day trip.

Guide

This tour is partially guided, as the guide will only accompany you on the bus rides. At the top of the Stanserhorn and during the train journey from Stans to Lucerne, you won't be accompanied by a guide. All necessary information will be provided for a complete experience.