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3-Day Zürich & Lucerne

A short first taste of Switzerland: a lakeside city, one classic mountain, and easy connections. Ideal for a weekend or a stopover.

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Day by day

1. ZürichArrive and explore the old town, lake and museums on foot.
2. LucerneTrain to Lucerne, Chapel Bridge and the lakefront.
3. Mt. RigiCogwheel railway and boat round trip - Rigi is covered in full by the Swiss Travel Pass.

Excursions included

• Rigi

Which pass tends to fit

With only a few journeys, this trip is often a close call between a short Swiss Travel Pass and a Half Fare Card - Rigi being free on the pass is frequently what tips it.

Regions on this route

• Zürich Region
• Central Switzerland

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