by Schweiz | May 6, 2024 | Lake Lucerne Region
A special kind of Rigi nostalgia experience: embark on a journey back in time to 1871, when the Vitznau-Rigi Railway went down in history as the first mountain railroad in Europe. Vibrating metal pistons and drive shafts, the smell of burning coal, hissing steam and...
by Schweiz | May 6, 2024 | Lake Lucerne Region
With its fantastic distant views, Rigi Känzeli is one of the most popular vantage points on Mount Rigi alongside Rigi Kulm. The Rigi Känzeli viewing platform at an altitude of 1,464 m is easily accessible from Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm, Staffel or Staffelhöhe. Access...
by Schweiz | May 6, 2024 | Lake Lucerne Region
The Hölloch is an impressive karst cave system located in Muotathal in the canton of Schwyz. With a known length of over 209 km, it is the second-longest cave system in Europe and the eleventh-longest in the world. With a depth of 1033 m and a length of 207 km, it is...
by Schweiz | May 6, 2024 | Lake Lucerne Region
Goldau Nature and Animal Park is located in a wild and romantic landslide area with incomparable charm. Over 100 native wild animal species live among trees and huge boulders on an area of 42 hectares. The enclosure, where bears and wolves share the enclosure, is...
by Schweiz | May 6, 2024 | Lake Lucerne Region
There is Musegg Wall in Lucerne dating back to the 14th century with 9 towers famous for entertainment that can include watching the beautiful scenery of the city and Lake Lucerne, and the mountains. Today, it is in rather good condition; Four of the houses are...
by Schweiz | May 6, 2024 | Lake Lucerne Region
Various landslides occurred on the Rossberg in historic and prehistoric times, the most famous being the Goldau landslide in 1806. This occurred below the Gnipen and almost completely destroyed the villages of Goldau and Röthen. The Rossberg range stretches across the...
