Switzering
Finding the best Ways to Explore Switzerland
Train, Boat and Bus Experiences
Central Switzerland
Discover scenic train routes, lake cruises, and unique experiences — perfect for weekend trips, day outings, and seasonal adventures.
Best Deals in Central Switzerland
Save on Transport and Regional Activities
Until 18 Oct
Deal
Lucerne
Train & Hiking Tour - Swiss Path
Round-trip train from Zurich, Basel, St. Gallen, or Locarno and boat trip on Lake Uri - Wed to Sun
Until 30 Oct
Deal
Schwyz
Gourmet Island Schwanau
3-Course Surprise Meal with Train and Boat
Year Round
Deal
Zug
Zugerberg Hit - Zug Day Ticket and Meal
Day ticket for the Zug public transport network (all zones) and meal at the selected restaurant
Culinary Experiences
Not just getting there - make it part of the journey
3 July to 15 Aug
Lucerne
Grill & Chill Ship on Lake Lucerne
Every Friday and Saturday from 3 July until 15 August, except 1 August
Salad and grill-buffet, live DJ
29 May to 4 Sept
Lucerne
Burger Ship on Lake Lucerne
Every Friday - includes cruise, appetizer, burger-buffet and dessert
20 June to 5 Sept
Lucerne
Candlelight Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Romantic Dinner on Lake Lucerne - includes the cruise, Apero, 3-course meal and music
26 Apr to 20 Sept
Lucerne
Daily Lunch Cruise On Ägerisee
Daily during the season - pasta dishes
Reservations required
26 Apr to 4 Oct
Lucerne
Apéro On Board on Ägerisee
Sit back and enjoy the view while toasting with your companions
4 Sept to 16 Oct
Lucerne
Thai Ship on Lake Lucerne
Enjoy a Thai meal on a 3.5h cruise every Friday in September until mid-October
8 Nov
Lucerne
Sunday Brunch Cruise on Ägerisee
Regionally sourced all you can eat brunch buffet - half fare and GA apply
22 Nov
Lucerne
Sunday Brunch Cruise on Ägerisee
Regionally sourced all you can eat brunch buffet - half fare and GA apply
7 Mar to 19 Dec
Lucerne
Fajita Ship on Lake Lucerne
Every Saturday all you can eat fajitas, salsas and drinks while cruising on Lake Lucerne
Unique Experiences
3 to 5 July
Uri
100 Years Furka-Oberalp Train
2 Days Anniversary Celebration with exhibitions and festive activities
18 & 19 Jul
Lucerne
Globi Train Ride from Lucerne
Globi-Express to Engelberg from Lucerne on the historic Engelberg train to the Engelberg Children's Festival
16 & 30 Aug, 13 Sept
Lucerne
Sunrise on Mount Rigi
Take the world's oldest electric rack railways before dawn from Goldau to Rigi Kulm to enjoy the sunrise - breakfast optional
Seasonal Highlights
Limited Time Experiences and Offers
9 May to 12 Sept
Seasonal
Uri
Gotthard Panoramic Route Historic Locomotive
SOB Legendary Historic Gotthard Locomotive: Every 2nd Saturday from May to September
15 May to 15 Sept
Seasonal
Lucerne
Legends of the Lake on Lake Lucerne
Hop aboard the paddle steamer Gallia and enjoy fine cuisine and breathtaking views - reservations required
20 Jun to 26 Sept
Seasonal
Uri
Furka Steam Train Realp to Oberwald
Between Realp and Oberwald on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
20 June to 4 Oct
Seasonal
Uri
PostBus Furka, Grimsel, Susten
Three-pass route from Andrematt:
6h63 min journey - starts and ends in Andermatt
2 stops along the way
Free with GA or 1-day travelpass or Swiss Travel Pass
Reservations recommended
20 June to 4 Oct
Seasonal
Uri
PostBus Gotthard, Nufenen, Furka
Three-pass route from Andermatt:
4h25 journey, starts and ends in Andermatt
45 min stop at Nufenen Pass
Free with GA or 1-day travelpass or Swiss Travel Pass
Reservations recommended
13 Apr to 17 Oct
Seasonal
Zug
From Zug to Rigi Kulm from CHF 29
Spend the day on Rigi with a combines boat, bus and cogwheel ticket plus snacks! One way ticket.
11 May to 18 Oct
Seasonal
Lucerne
Pilatus Golden Roundtrip
The classic trip to Pilatus - by boat from Lucerne, with the steepest rack and pinion rail in the world to top of Pilatus, aerial cableway and gondola down and back to Lucerne
31 May to 25 Oct
Seasonal
Lucerne
Sunday Steam Trains in Sursee
Ride the Dampfbahn in Sursee - available one Sunday per month
Seasonal pass for CHF 145
27 May to 27 Oct
Seasonal
Lucerne
Rigi Historic Wednedays
From Vitznau and Goldau: Check departure times - no extra ticket required to ride these special trains
23 Apr to 2 Dec
Seasonal
Zug
Escape Game on Zugersee Cruise (in German)
Analyse clues and solve tricky puzzles during this fun cruise
Plan Your Next Day Out
Easy Ideas for Spontaneous Trips and Weekends in Central Switzerland
Stans
Mountain Adventure
Cabrio Cable Car to Stanserhorn:
Open from mid May, the top of Stanserhorn can be reached in 44 minutes from Lucerne. There are many activities on the mountain throughout the season, offering something for everyone. Views from the top span as far as Alsace and the Black Forest. A variety of hiking trails are also easily reached, making this a perfect mountain day adventure.