Lucerne Travel Forum

Hi,

I'm going to a conference in Luzern that's taking place on the 12th and 13th of July. I'll be arriving the 11th just after noon.
Are there any pubs in the town centre that have (live) jazz or blues music?

Thanks for all the info,

Koen

Is the utoring apartments a non smoker's zone?

How do you get from Zurich to the starting point of a Mt Pilatus tour by car? With one day in Lucerne before heading on to zermatt would you suggest doing mt pilatus followed by Mount Rigi (if you do that do you need to go back to your car)? Or.. would you do Mount Pilatus and then Mt Titlis (How do you get from one to the other - our car?)? Would we have any time left in Lucerne? How long will it take us to then drive to Zermatt? Any short cuts? Thanks.

Hello. We are driving to Lake Lucerne this weekend from Stuttgart, Germany. I hear there are toll/pay roads. Any thoughts on driving down there?

i will stay in astoria hotel for two nights at the end of june. heard terrible stories about renovation and noise problems in that hotel, is that true. thanks.

I would like the name of the all you can eat breakfast place in the center of the city. Thankyou Donna

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone knew how much it costs to get to the top of Mt Stanserhorn please?

Thanks in advance. :)

Hi, I have been researching the option of going to Mt Pilatus in April 2007, but am hoping someone can set me straight.
I visited the http://www.pilatus.ch/ website, which indicated that the cable car will be closed for maintence until November 2007.
From what I have read, both on VT and on this same web, the Cog Wheel train doesnt operate in winter between December-May.

So If I am visiting in April- what options do I have? Or do I simply not visit the mountain?
Can anyone set me straight on this....? Cheers

Hi There, I will be in Switzerland in April 2007 (18th-21st), and wanting to staying the Lucerne area. I had originally thought I would call Lucerne 'home', but am now wondering if Engelberg is the better city to stay in. Any thoughts?
I know its certainly closer for Mt Titlis, but further away for Zurich.
So does anyone have a preference?? Which is the better to stay for three days in?

I am a avid collector of Rolex watches. When I go to Switzerland I would like to go visit the Rolex factory or main office where I can see the Rolex collection. Please let me know the address and telephone number. Do I need to make an appointment or can I just go to their factory anytime. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you. Jerry

I want to stay for a week with my wife for a week in lucerne for site seeing
We are in our late 40s.
We intend to buy the tell pass and make day trips to the surrounding areas and return each night.
As we are vegetarians, we shall be cooking light dinners almost everyday.
I wpould appreciate if the members could advise which is the better choice between the double room in back packers hostel & apartment option in Pension Panorama- location wise, utility and facilities
Thanks

Is the Tell pass still available for sale
http://www.tellpass.ch/index.cfm?site=tellpass.ch&page=4&lang=E
The site has not been updated since 2004
I shall request the members to inform me about the availability and the current prices for the same for the May 2007 season
Thanks

Hi,

Some friends and I are spending New Years Eve in Lucerne this year. Can anyone recommend a good bar/club/pub in which to spend it? Also, does anyone know if there will be fireworks or other ways in which the town celebrates?

Thank you!!!

Hi,

Some friends and I are spending New Years Eve in Lucerne this year. Can anyone recommend a good bar/club/pub in which to spend it? Also, does anyone know if there will be fireworks or other ways in which the town celebrates?

Thank you!!!

Me and my friend and her two daughters would really like to take a boat ride or cruise on the lake and/or river. We went to the site lakelucerne.com but found it a bit confusing. I would love it if someone would let me know there experience or recommendations. We plan on being there over christmas and thought this would be something nice to do. Thank you in advance.

we're staying in Luzern for not quite 3 full days- actually 2 full days and a half day either side. So 4 nights but only 2 full days to travel around. We booked a 4 day saverpass and want to take one of those days to do a scenic trip and were considering Luzern to Interlocken (golden pass) and back and then the other day possible to Mt. Titus. Wondering if we need to book in advance to reserve seats for these trips or can we book on the day? Also do the ferries or boats run this time of year?
Any other suggestions/tips for such a short time would be appreciated. Thank you to ALL in advance for any replies!

we're staying in Luzern for not quite 3 full days- actually 2 full days and a half day either side. So 4 nights but only 2 full days to travel around. We booked a 4 day saverpass and want to take one of those days to do a scenic trip and were considering Luzern to Interlocken (golden pass) and back and then the other day possible to Mt. Titus. Wondering if we need to book in advance to reserve seats for these trips or can we book on the day? Also do the ferries or boats run this time of year?
Any other suggestions/tips for such a short time would be appreciated. Thank you to ALL in advance for any replies!

Hi Guys,

Me and my wife will be in Lucerne for 4 nights in the second week of october. We are coming via Zurich and thought Lucerne is quite centrally located to have the base of our stay.
Since this is our first trip to switzerland, we want to take the beaten track. We have decided to visit Pilatus, Jungfraujoch, Titlis, Lake Lucerne, Lake Brienz, ride on panoramic express, Zurich and Lucerne city. So my questions to the dear members are:

1)Do you think I am trying to cover too much in a short span of 4 days? Can I skip one of the peaks that I have mentioned in favour of some other destination. (Like Rhine falls. though not sure how long the journey is from Lucerne)

2)I do not have a plan B. In case the weather up in the mountains is hostile, I do not really have an idea which other destinations can be visited in Lucerne/interlaken/bern area.

3)Do I need to book in advance for mountain excursions like jungfraujoch and pilatus. Wont it serve alright if I just book the ticket in the evening before or morning of the travel? I plan to buy a swiss saver pass for a couple for 4 days from Zurich airport/station.

Suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.
-avi

Hi,

Me & my wife are planning to visit Interlaken, Lucerne from Paris between 25 th and 28th of Sep 06. It will be of great help, if someone could clarify on this matters.

1) I plan to purchase a swiss pass to travel within Switzerland. I am arriving from Paris to bern. From Bern to interlaken then to lucerne and back to paris. Is there any reservation charges for these travels ? If yes, can I make reservations online or do I have to go to the railway station to do so in advance ?

2)If i arrive in lucerne on 27th morning, can I cover Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlus in 27th only (One day) ? If I have to choose one of them, which one do i choose ?

3) Are Berth Charges extra in night trains ? What could be the rates ?

4) While travelling from paris to bern, can I use the swiss pass, or does it have be after entering swiss ?

Thanks in advance

Arun

Im trying to get directions off of mapquest for my boss's meeting in Luzern next week. My problem is that I cannot find the address of the train station in Lucern so I cant get directions from there. Does anyone have any idea what the address or the street names (intersection) are?
I really appreciate your help!!

Dear All,

I need some advice. Which hotel should I opt - Hotel Waldstatterhof or Des Alpes. We are four adults with two children - 3 yrs old and we will stay in Lucerne for 3 nights.

I am travelling throughout Western Europe this October with my 16 month old daugther and my husband. Does anyone have any feed back on Swiss Q Hotel Monopol at Lucerne?

Thanks

Dear all,
Hi! I will be travelling in next May to switzerland with my parents. We will be there for 15 days. During this period we will have to leave our luugage in Cloak room / Luggage room at stations such as Lucerne, Monteux, Interlaken, and may be Zurich for a day or few hours.
What should be the charges for this service per article of luggage. What precautions to take, if any.
Thanks in advance.
Ruta,

Hi,
I plan on travelling to Switzerland for 5 days with 2 days in Lucerne. My question is what is the most convenient and economy place to stay so I can easily travel to Mt. titlis, Lake Lucerne, Mt Pilatus and also see the local sightseeing in Lucerne.

Hi everyone,

I will stay in Lucerne on 10 Aug with my friend. Can anyone recommend some cheap (around US 55 or lower) but safe hotel or hostel that is nearby the city centre or railway station?

Thanks a lot!

NC

Hi everybody,
is there a ticket for the whole week end for buses in lucerne? I'd like to park somewhere and then to go around with buses.
Is there a public transportation web-site where i can find information?

thanks
Sergio

hi!

do they speak french in luzern?

thanks again,
Sergio

hi everybody,

I read the answers about parking but I still have a doubt: I'm arriving on friday night and I need to park, will I pay?

thanks
Sergio

A friend and I are going to spend 2 days in Switzerland... we will be leaving Milan on July 31... where should we take a train to? Lucerne/Zurich area is our preference... but should we spend the night of the 31st somewhere further south in the country on the way?

It seems that August 1 is the Swiss holiday... where would be the best place to be on that day? Lucerne? Zurich? somewhere else? Any good recommendations on a cool place to be for a BBQ or fireworks or the like?

Thanks for any advice and help! we are also looking for a cheap place to stay, such as a backpackers type of place, or someone's residence if they wanted to meet us!

Hi VTers !

Myhusband and I along with our 15 month old daughter are taking a 6 day vacation in Switzerland startign 8th July. We have planned 3 days in Interlaken and 3 in Lucern. In Interlaken we will be doing jungfrau trip. What I want ot know is :

1. Since we are anyways doing Jungfrau, is Mt. Titlis any different and still worth going. (We are anyway going to Mt.Pilatus)

2. Was wondering if we could do Rhine falls instead of Mt. titlis.

3. How do we get to Rhine falls (am told there are 2 ends) from Lucern ? We will be taking the swiss pass

Can you VTers guide me as to which am I to chose : Titlis or Rhine falls.

Thanking all of you in advance,

Cheers,
Keerthi