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Lucerne-Lake Lucerne.What to see and do on the Grand Tour of Switzerland.MySwitzerland.com/grandtour

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1 Laténium: archaeologicalmuseum and park

Located on the shores of LakeNeuchâtel, the Laténium presentsreconstructions of submergedpile-dwellings, and is Switzerland’smost important archaeologicalmuseum.

Webcode: 37966

2 Town of Murten

The medieval town on the German-French linguistic border is known forits picturesque Old Town alleywaysand relaxed arcade strolls.

Webcode: 28455

3 City of Fribourg

More than 200 original gothicfacades from the 15th century lendFribourg’s Old Town its uniquecharm.

Webcode: 28449

4 Gruyères town andshow dairy

Near the medieval heart of town, theshow dairy reveals the secrets in themaking of Le Gruyère AOP cheese.

Webcode: 36226

5 Gstaad/Saanenland chaletvillage

Gstaad may be world-famous, butthe holiday village still exudes apeaceful, relaxed atmosphere, withits authentic Alpine farms, traditionalchalets and luxurious boutiques.

Webcode: 28380

6 Jungfraujoch

At the highest railway station inEurope, the big three of Eiger, Mönchand Jungfrau seem close enoughto touch and a breathtaking view ofthe Aletsch Glacier awaits.

Webcode: 42577

7 Lake Brienz cruises

Natural wonders drift into viewon a relaxed boat ride across theturquoise-green Lake Brienz, framedby imposing mountains.

Webcode: 39783

8 Old Town of Bern

Few cities have preserved theirhistory as well as Bern. With 6 kmof arcades, the city boasts one ofEurope’s longest weather-proofshopping promenades.

Webcode: 36509

9 Emmental visitor cheese dairy

Tradition meets cutting edge inthis show dairy village, where youcan learn all about the world-famousEmmentaler AOP cheese.

Webcode: 37291

44 highlights of a journey.If you want to discover the best of Switzerland in one single route, look nofurther than the Grand Tour of Switzerland, which stretches for 1,600 km andwhisks you through the country’s most beautiful regions. You’ll encounterfour linguistic regions as you take in five Alpine passes, 11 UNESCO WorldHeritage Properties, two biosphere reserves and 22 lakes. Enjoy an unfor-gettable journey packed with adventure from start to finish!

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10 Entlebuch Biosphere

With its seemingly never-endingmoors and rugged karst landscapes,the UNESCO biosphere reservebrims with outstanding naturalbeauty.

Webcode: 36514

11 Hallwyl moated castle

Perched on an island in the RiverAabach and looking back on almost1,000 years of history, this is oneof Switzerland’s most beautifulmoated castles.

Webcode: 64764

12 Chapel Bridge Lucerne

Dating to 1332 and defined byits central Water Tower, the world’soldest covered wooden bridgelinks the two sides of the city andis Lucerne’s most visible landmark.

Webcode: 43991

13 Pilatus

The world’s steepest cogwheelrailway trundles up to this moun-tain above Lucerne, which com-mands a phenomenal panorama of73 Alpine peaks on clear days.

Webcode: 28286

14 Tell Chapel Sisikon

According to legend, this is whereSwiss freedom-fighting heroWilliam Tell jumped off the boatto escape the brutish Austriangovernor Gessler. The Tell Chapelin Sisikon was built in his honour.

Webcode: 41703

15 Einsiedeln monastery

With its breathtaking backdrop ofjagged mountain peaks and a deepblue lake, the baroque monasterycomplex of Einsiedeln is one ofSwitzerland’s most important placesof pilgrimage.

Webcode: 28365

16 Grossmünster churchZurich

Zurich spreads out before you fromthe tower of the Grossmünster.The spectacular view reaches acrossthe city rooftops to the snow-cappedpeaks of the Alps.

Webcode: 38276

17 Rhine Falls

Europe’s largest plain waterfall isa thunderous, totally captivatingspectacle, with a width of 150m anda height of 23m.

Webcode: 36187

18 Town of Stein am Rhein

This charming little town is famousfor its well-preserved Old Town, withbeautifully frescoed facades andhalf-timbered houses.

Webcode: 36240

19 Abbey of St.Gallen

Crowned by its baroque cathedral,the St.Gallen Abbey District harboursone of the most beautiful libraries inthe world.

Webcode: 36510

20 Painted facades Appenzell

Strolling through Appenzell is likestepping into the pages of a picturebook. Brightly painted gabled housescatch the eye, their frescoed facadesrevealing stories, coats of arms andother motifs.

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21 Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona

Visible from afar, the Glarus thrustis defined by a razor-sharp yellowline that slices across the mountainfaces of Piz Sardona between Flimsand Elm. It’s a geological phenom-enon of global importance.

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22 Heidi’s village Maienfeld

Bündner Herrschaft is the homeof the much-loved children’s bookcharacter Heidi. The story ofthe little orphan girl is brought tolife in Heidi’s village.

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23 Mountain village of Guarda

This quintessential Graubündenmountain village was awarded theWakker Prize by the Swiss HeritageSociety and has received the“national importance” distinction.

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24 Swiss National Park

Beautiful hiking paths and impressivenature trails lead through pristinewilderness in the Swiss NationalPark, where nature always takescentre stage.

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25 Benedictine convent ofSt.John Müstair

The monastery is one of the fewexisting architectural examples ofCarolingian dynasty and containstreasures such as the world’s largestcycle of early medieval frescoes.

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26 Muottas Muragl

The Upper Engadine spreadspicturesquely at your feet from thesummit of Muottas Muragl. The viewof five lakes and imposing mountainsis simply breathtaking.

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27 Albula/Berninarailway line

One of the world’s most spectacu-lar train rides, the Rhaetian RailwayAlbula/Bernina line, is an epic122-km journey through magnificentlandscapes.

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28 Three Castles of Bellinzona

The skyline of Bellinzona, capitalof Ticino, is defined by the fortifica-tions of its three mighty medievalcastles, which feature amongthe best preserved in Switzerland.

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29 Ascona lake promenade

Mediterranean flair awaits on thelakefront promenade, which isone of the most photographedspots in Switzerland with its brightlypainted facades and view of theBrissago Islands.

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30 Monte Brè

Rising high above Lugano, MonteBrè is one of Switzerland’s sunniestmountains. The view over Lugano’srooftops and the vast blue lake issimply extraordinary.

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31 Monte San Giorgio

Nicknamed the “dinosaur mountain”,Monte San Giorgio is a magnetto fans of fossils. Admire finds fromlong-forgotten times at the FossilMuseum.

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32 Tremola, old GotthardPass road

On the southern flank of theGotthard Pass, the cobbled Tremolaroad is a serpentine and spectaculardrive. With its breathtaking bends,the road is the longest historicalmonument in Switzerland.

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33 Aletsch Glacier

With a staggering 27 billion tonsof ice, the Aletsch Glacier is themightiest ice flow in the Alps andthe centrepiece of the Swiss AlpsJungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO WorldHeritage Property.

Webcode: 37068

34 Matterhorn

Shaped like a pyramid and no-toriously hard to climb, the mightyMatterhorn is the world’s mostphotographed mountain. Matterhornglacier paradise grants the mostspectacular view of the Swiss icon.

Webcode: 45830

35 Mountain villageof Grimentz

Grimentz is famous for its sun-blackened timber houses and thefiery red geraniums that billow fromtheir window boxes.

Webcode: 28443

36 Abbey of Saint-Maurice

The basilica of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice hides one of Europe’srichest church treasuries and wasonce the spiritual centre of theBurgundy Empire.

Webcode: 36256

37 Château de ChillonMontreux

Sitting on a rocky outcrop onLake Geneva, the medieval moatedcastle is Switzerland’s most-visitedhistorical monument.

Webcode: 36231

38 Lavaux terraced vineyards

With 830 hectares of vines, theLavaux Vineyard Terraces are thelargest continuous winegrowing areain Switzerland, with terrace afterglorious terrace of breathtaking views.

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39 Olympic Museum Lausanne

The museum in the Lausanne districtof Ouchy is the world’s largestinformation centre revolving aroundthe theme of the Olympic Games.

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40 Jet d’eau

Geneva’s most visible icon is theJet d’eau, Europe’s highest fountainat 140m, which shoots water at200km/h into the sky.

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41 Creux du Van rockamphitheatre

With its 160-m-high vertical rockwall, the Creux du Van is a strikingnatural rock arena, which affords aspectacular view into the void.

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42 La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le LocleTown Planning & Watchmaking

La Chaux-de-Fonds was once theworld capital of the watchmakingindustry. Today, the UNESCO WorldHeritage Property also impresseswith its unique chessboard designcityscape.

Webcode: 36518

43 Town of St-Ursanne

The picture-perfect town on thebanks of the Doubs is a placeof peaceful respite and beautifullypreserved medieval architecture.

Webcode: 28505

44 Basel, city of culture

When it comes to culture, Basel hasthe cutting edge. Ever innovativeand eclectic, it is home to 40 mu-seums – more than anywhere elsein the country.

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ContactLucerne Tourism+41 (0)41 227 17 [email protected]

The Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region is situated in the heart ofSwitzerland. Lucerne itself is a stronghold of culture lying on theGrand Tour of Switzerland. Nowhere will you find more things tosee and do than in this city nestling in a magnificent landscapecharacterised by mountains and its eponymous lake. The “birthplaceof Switzerland” offers a wealth of history and living traditions –and much for the visitor to discover.

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.

Local specialitiesand productsPages 16–17

Willisauer RingliAgrovisionHochstamm Seetal AGWeekly market, LucerneAeschbach ChocolatierCulinary trail, ObwaldenShow dairy, EngelbergMonasteryStiär-Biär microbrewery,AltdorfDettling World of Kirsch,BrunnenSchafböcke biscuitmuseum, Einsiedeln

Brienzer Rothorn,SörenbergMelchsee-FruttTITLIS, EngelbergStanserhorn, StansPilatus, Kriens/Lucerne

Tell-PassLake Lucerne NavigationCompanyRigiStoos-FronalpstockSattel-Hochstuckli

Peak momentsPages 12–13

City experiencesand culturePages 10–11

Historic Old Town of WillisauHallwyl CastleKKL Luzern (culture andconvention centre)Chapel Bridge withWater TowerMusegg WallSwiss Museum of TransportHergiswil GlassworksBrother Klaus Museum,SachselnTell Museum, BürglenDevil’s Bridge andSuvorov Memorial

Waldstätter Trailand Swiss PathPages 14–15

Meggenhorn CastleHollow Way, KüssnachtHaldihofBürgenstockRisleten GorgeTreib/SeelisbergRütliLorelei bathing islandTell Chapel, SisikonVictorinox Museum andBrand Store, BrunnenMuseum of Swiss Charters,Schwyz

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Sacred places of interestPages 18–19

Heiligkreuz place ofpilgrimageWerthenstein place ofpilgrimageLuthern Bad place ofpilgrimageSt. Urban MonasteryCollegiate Church ofSt.Michael, BeromünsterHergiswald place ofpilgrimageSachseln/Flüeli-Ranftplace of pilgrimageMaria Rickenbach placeof pilgrimageEngelberg MonasteryIngenbohl ConventEinsiedeln Monastery

Marbachegg CartsTropical Centre, WolhusenGold panning, WillisauRope park and summertobogganing, PilatusLama trekking, Obwalden

Canoe touring, KanuweltBuochsWindsurfing, Lake UriDiavolo via ferrataHölloch Caves, MuotathalSternensauser zipline,Hoch Ybrig

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Charming Lucerne is brimming with things to see and do. Century-old sights such as the Chapel Bridge and historic Old Town forma thrilling contrast with the contemporary city, its museums andcultural centres. The region offers a wealth of cultural high points,including historic towns and castles. Not forgetting the region’sancient customs and traditions, which remain present to this day.

City experiences and culture.

Historic Old Townof WillisauThe charming Old Townwith its three seven-sidedfountains, two town gatesand town hall is a great placeto while away the day.www.willisau-tourismus.ch

Hallwyl CastleHallwyl Castle, one ofSwitzerland’s most delightfuland romantic moated castles,is a place where historycomes alive.www.schlosshallwyl.ch

KKL Luzern (culture andconvention centre)The work of Parisian architectJean Nouvel, the KKL Luzernboasts a 1,840-seater concerthall and other event venues,as well as the Lucerne ArtMuseum.www.kkl-luzern.ch

Chapel Bridge withWater TowerAdjacent to the Chapel Bridgeis Lucerne’s landmark WaterTower which, since the 1300s,has seen use as an archive,treasury, prison and place ofinterrogation and torture.www.luzern.com

Musegg WallThe Musegg Wall is part of thefortification ring built aroundLucerne after 1386. Three of itsnine towers are open to thepublic.www.luzern.com

Swiss Museum ofTransportThe Swiss Museum of Trans-port illustrates the develop-ment of transport and mobilityon road, rail and water, notforgetting air and space travel.www.verkehrshaus.ch

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Hergiswil GlassworksExperience the 200-yearhistory of these glassworks inthe museum, watch theglass-blowers at work and tryto find your way around theunique glass labyrinth.www.glasi.ch

Brother Klaus Museum,SachselnThe museum devoted toNiklaus von Flüe, the patronsaint of Switzerland knownas Brother Klaus, is situated ina grand town house on thevillage square.www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

Tell Museum, BürglenThe Tell Museum features acollection of documents andartefacts of historical andartistic interest linked to thefreedom hero, William Tell.www.uri.info

Devil’s Bridge andSuvorov MemorialThe imposing memorial nextto the Devil’s Bridge in theSchöllenen Gorge belowAndermatt is devoted to theRussian General AlexanderSuvorov.www.andermatt.ch

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The region contains a wealth of mountain-based recreationalopportunities and record-breaking railways and cableways:Europe’s earliest rack railway on the Rigi, the world’s steepest rackrailway on the Pilatus, the world’s first rotating cable car on theTitlis, and the world’s first double-deck aerial cable car with an opentop deck on the Stanserhorn. A host of small gondola cablewaysprovide access to otherwise inaccessible corners of the mountains.

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Brienzer Rothorn,SörenbergAt an altitude of 2,350 m, theBrienzer Rothorn is CantonLucerne’s tallest peak. It offersspectacular views of theBernese Alps and Lake Brienz.www.soerenberg.ch

Melchsee-FruttIn the middle of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region andsurrounded by mountainsand lakes lies the resort ofMelchsee-Frutt, starting pointof the popular Four Lakes Trail.www.melchsee-frutt.ch

TITLIS, EngelbergThe Titlis is a must-visitdestination; with its Cliff Walksuspension bridge, themountain boasts the onlyglacier in the region that canbe accessed by cableway.www.titlis.ch

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Stanserhorn, StansThe innovative CabriO®, aworld first on the Stanserhorn,is an aerial cableway withdouble-deck cabins boastingopen-air upper decks.www.cabrio.ch

Pilatus, Kriens/LucerneLucerne’s landmark mountainoffers breathtaking views overthe Alps and lakes, as wellas the world’s steepest rackrailway.www.pilatus.ch

Tell-PassThe Tell-Pass – the go-any-where travelcard for train, bus,boat and numerous cableways– is your convenient, value-for-money passport to theLucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.www.tellpass.ch

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Sattel-HochstuckliThe Stuckli Rondo is theworld’s first cableway featuringrotating gondola cabins. Ittakes visitors from the Sattel tothe Mostelberg, location of the374-m Skywalk pedestriansuspension bridge.www.sattel-hochstuckli.ch

Stoos-FronalpstockGoosebumps galore: the viewsfrom the Fronalpstock overmore than ten lakes andcountless Alpine peaks – notforgetting the ridge trail to theKlingenstock – are unique.www.stoos.ch

Lake LucerneNavigation CompanyLake Lucerne is legendaryfor the beauty of its setting.20 boats, including five historicpaddle steamers, ply the lakein all directions – perfect fordays out in the surroundingmountains.www.lakelucerne.ch

RigiThe Rigi, that majesticpeninsula in Lake Lucernefeaturing Europe’s earliestmountain railway and breath-taking panoramic views, isa mountain not to be missed.www.rigi.ch


The circular Waldstätter Trail around Lake Lucerne opens in May2015 and is destined to become a highly popular attraction. The145-km trail is divided into nine legs, each walkable in one day. It ismade up of footpaths of varying difficulty running along the water’sedge as well as up amongst the higher reaches of the surroundingterrain. Dotted along the trail are 50 places where a smartphoneapp supplies details of the local tourism and agricultural history.

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Waldstätter Trail and Swiss Path.

Meggenhorn CastleThis grand edifice with itschapel, vineyards and gardensoccupies a lakeside flankbetween Lucerne and Meggen.www.meggenhorn.ch

Hollow Way, KüssnachtThe historic Hollow Way,where William Tell is saidto have felled Bailiff Gesslerwith a shot from his crossbow,now sports an attractiveexhibition pavilion.www.hohlegasse.ch

HaldihofHaldihof Farm, its shopbrimming with fresh organicproducts, is the perfect placeto stop and savour the viewswhen walking the WaldstätterTrail between Weggis andKüssnacht am Rigi.www.haldihof.ch

BürgenstockThe new Bürgenstock Resortis due to open in 2017. TheBürgenstock Railway willreopen at the same time. TheRock-face Path and Hammet-schwand Lift are open everysummer.wwww.buergenstockbahn.ch

Risleten GorgeLittle-known Risleten Gorgelies between Beckenried andTreib. Its smoothed flanks andchurn holes in the rock areevidence of the power of thewater.www.tourismus-beckenried.ch

Treib/SeelisbergThe funicular railway ferriesvisitors from the landing stagein Treib up to the plateauabove – Seelisberg, which ison the Swiss Path.www.seelisberg.com

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RütliThe Rütli Meadow is deemedthe birthplace of Switzerland.It was on this clearing aboveLake Uri that the Rütli Oathwas said to have been swornin 1291, thus sealing the pactbetween Switzerland’s threefounding cantons.www.uri.info

Lorelei bathing islandThis innovative conservationand landscaping project inLake Uri created out of rockspoil from the world’s longestrailway tunnel is a great placefor walking, birdwatching andswimming.www.uri.info

Tell Chapel, SisikonThe chapel on the banks ofLake Uri was erected in1879/80 on the spot whereWilliam Tell is said to haveleapt to freedom from BailiffGessler’s boat.www.uri.info

Victorinox Museum andBrand Store, BrunnenBy booking ahead, visitors tothe Victorinox Museum canpersonally engrave their ownnewly bought pocket knifeunder the watchful eye of anexpert.www.swissknifevalley.ch

Museum of SwissCharters, SchwyzDisplaying all the originalcharters dating from between1291 and 1513, this renovatedmuseum is the official recordsrepository documenting thefounding of the confederation.www.bundesbriefmuseum.ch

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The Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region is noted for its traditionalrestaurants and inns serving a wide range of fare. This is where tofind cheeses such as Mutschli and Sbrinz, patisseries packed withpastries and eaux de vie and juices produced from locally sourcedfruit. Many of the local specialities are officially deemed part ofSwitzerland’s culinary heritage. The region also has more than itsfair share of award-winning restaurants.

Willisauer RingliThis traditional speciality withits great honey-and-lemontaste has been baked followingthe original recipe in the heartof the little town of Willisausince 1850.www.willisauerringli.ch

AgrovisionAlberswil is where organicfood is grown, processed andmarketed on 40 hectares ofland. Proprietor Andi Lieberherrexplains the various activities.www.agrovision.ch

Hochstamm Seetal AGDepending on the time of year,the tall fruit trees typical of thisarea can be visited as part ofexpert-led tours of farms in andaround the Seetal and LakeSempach region.www.hochstamm-seetal.ch

Weekly market, LucerneThe weekly market in Lucerneon Saturday and Tuesdaymornings is an experience forall the senses. The stalls offerlocal as well as Mediterraneanproduce and delicacies.www.luzern.com

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Aeschbach ChocolatierTours of the company’sproduction facilities in Rootwhere pralines are dippedand decorated are led by anAeschbach chocolatier.www.aeschbach-chocolatier.ch

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Culinary trail, ObwaldenParticipants in this food-oriented trail walk or cyclefrom restaurant to restaurantand enjoy pre-orderedObwalden specialities.www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

Show dairy,Engelberg MonasteryHere in Switzerland’s onlymonastery-based show dairy,visitors can see the Engel-berger Klosterglocke cheesebeing made by hand. Openevery day.www.schaukaeserei-engelberg.ch

Stiär-Biär microbrewery,AltdorfA tour of the brewery bringsto life the story of beer in allits facets.www.kleinbrauerei.ch

Dettling World ofKirsch, BrunnenA 1½-hour guided tour(including tasting of selectedkirsch eaux de vie) is theperfect opportunity for seeinghow kirsch is made. A treatfor all the senses!www.kirschstrasse.ch

Schafbock biscuitmuseumThe Schafbock can rightly becalled Einsiedeln’s cult biscuit.This best-known of pilgrimagetreats is made from a sweet-tasting honey dough.www.einsiedeln-tourismus.ch

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Living monasteries, convents and nationally important places ofpilgrimage, “places of power” and sacred edifices are very much partof the religious and cultural life of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.Pilgrims’ ways, religious sites and cultural customs are to be foundat every turn. The region’s sacred sites, shrines and places ofpilgrimage offer pilgrims, art lovers and those following a spiritualpath opportunities to draw strength and make new discoveries.

Sacred places of interest.

Heiligkreuz placeof pilgrimageHeiligkreuz is where themystery of the Holy Crossis venerated. According tolegend it was an ox thatbrought the relic to Wittenbachob Hasle.www.heiligkreuz-entlebuch.ch

Werthenstein placeof pilgrimageThe monastery towersmajestically above the KleineEmme River. It owes its originsto the apparition of an angelin the 16th century.www.sakrallandschaft-

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Luthern Bad placeof pilgrimageThe principal attraction of thisplace of pilgrimage are thehealing waters of the Bad-brünnli Fountain, which healeda certain Jakob Minder ofgout in 1581.www.luthernbad.ch

St. Urban MonasteryThe former abbey churchof St. Urban is an impressiveexample of baroque andCistercian architecture andculture in Switzerland.www.st.-urban.ch

Collegiate Church ofSt.Michael, BeromünsterHistory comes to life withthe church (parts of which areRomanesque), the canons’houses, the baroque treasuresand the “cathedral of trees”.www.stiftberomuenster.ch

Hergiswald placeof pilgrimageHergiswald is a place ofpilgrimage of art-historicalimportance. The ceiling of thechurch is adorned with over300 wooden tablets datingfrom the 17th century.www.hergiswald.ch

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Sachseln/Flüeli-Ranftplace of pilgrimageHoly hermit and man of peaceBrother Klaus was born andlived in Flüeli-Ranft; the her-mitage with its chapel is in theRanft Gorge.www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

Maria-Rickenbachplace of pilgrimageThis place of pilgrimage lies atan altitude of 1,200m on asmall plateau above theEngelberg Valley. The monas-tery has a shop selling its herband apothecary products.www.maria-rickenbach.ch

Kloster EngelbergForming the heart of theBenedictine Monastery ofEngelberg is the baroqueabbey church. Its simplicityyet richness impress, as doesthe sound of Switzerland’slargest organ.www.kloster-engelberg.ch

Ingenbohl ConventIngenbohl Convent in Brunnenfeatures a modern, intention-ally unostentatious churchand crypt.www.kloster-ingenbohl.ch

Einsiedeln MonasteryThe monastery assumes acentral role in CatholicSwitzerland and remains apopular place of pilgrimagefor visitors, including fromabroad. The site is consideredone of the most importantcultural treasures from thebaroque era.www.einsiedeln-tourismus.ch

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Set amongst fabulous mountain and lake scenery, the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region offers fresh mountain air and a pristine naturalenvironment – perfect for relaxation and wellbeing as well as activerecreation. Walking, cycling, winter sports, rope park scramblingand via ferrata climbing, golf, gold panning, windsurfing, lama trek-king – these are just some of the activities on offer here.

Adventure and sport.

Marbachegg CartsThe thrilling, fast-paced rideon the timber track in three-or four-wheeled karts over themountain pastures of theMarbachegg calls for com-plete concentration: fun isguaranteed!www.marbach-lu.ch

Tropical Centre,WolhusenVisitors can experience thefascinating world of the tropicsat their own pace or as part ofa tour. Younger visitors will lovethe exciting expedition game.www.tropenhaus-wolhusen.ch

Gold panning, WillisauExperience the fascinationof panning for gold in the Napfregion with a professionalinstructor – it’s quite an adven-ture.www.goldwasch-tour.ch

Rope park and summertobogganing, PilatusThrills and spills are the orderof the day in Central Switzer-land’s largest rope park and onSwitzerland’s longest summertoboggan run on the Pilatus.www.pilatus.ch

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Lama trekking,ObwaldenTrekking tours with lamasthrough the mountains ofObwalden are an adventurenot to be missed – and theperfect day out for familiesand groups.www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

Canoe touring,Kanuwelt BuochsKanuwelt Buochs offersprofessionally led kayak orcanoe tours on fascinatingLake Lucerne.www.kanuwelt.ch

Windsurfing, Lake UriMountains, wind, water:Lake Uri is a windsurfingmecca for aficionados fromnear and far.www.uri.info

Diavolo via ferrataThis moderately challengingvia ferrata is perfect forbeginners. The spectacularroute up the granite flanksof the Schöllenen Gorge offersthrilling views into its depths.www.andermatt.ch

Hölloch Caves, MuotathalThe Hölloch in the MuotathalValley is a karst cave system,200 km of which have beenexplored. It ranks amongst theworld’s largest.www.trekking.ch

Sternensauser zipline,Hoch YbrigThe 2.3-km-long Sternensaus-er is the world’s longest zipline.The adrenalin kick of travellingat up to 120 km/h while 80moff the ground is unlike anyother!www.hoch-ybrig.ch


Top events in LucerneCombine your tour of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region witha visit to a top international event in Lucerne such as the LucerneFestival, Blue Balls Festival, World Band Festival, Lucerne BluesFestival, Rowing World Lucerne, Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern,SwissCityMarathon, Fumetto International Comix Festival, or theCarnival.www.luzern.com/events

Environmentally responsible Grand Tour of SwitzerlandSwitzerland Explorer provides convenient access to the whole ofSwitzerland for anyone keen on discovering the country’s culture,natural environment and gastronomy. The tours feature thespecially developed Switchbus, the world’s first 100% battery-driven minibus powered by renewable energy. Tours start andend in Lucerne.www.switzerland-explorer.ch

Contact

Lucerne Tourism [email protected] www.luzern.com/grandtourwww.luzern.comwww.wvrt.ch

Andermatt Resort [email protected] www.andermatt.ch

Beckenried-Klewenalp Tourism [email protected] www.tourismus-beckenried.ch

Engelberg-Titlis Tourism [email protected] www.engelberg.ch

Lake Sempach Tourism [email protected] www.sempachersee-tourismus.ch

Nidwalden Tourism [email protected] www.nidwalden.com

Obwalden Tourism [email protected] www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

Schwyz Tourism [email protected] www.schwyz-tourismus.ch

Seetal Tourism [email protected] www.seetaltourismus.ch

TransportunternehmungenZentralschweiz

[email protected] www.tu-z.ch

UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch [email protected] www.biosphaere.ch

Uri Tourism [email protected] www.uri.info

Willisau Tourism [email protected] www.willisau-tourismus.ch

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Grand Tour PackageSo you want to discover the Grand Tour in nine days? Book thepackage with or without car hire and all accommodation in yourchosen hotel category. Find information on the offer with thewebcode 213022.

Any questions?Our Switzerland experts are on hand with invaluable advice to helpyou plan your Grand Tour of Switzerland. Contact them 8 am–6 pmMonday–Friday,10 am–4 pm Saturday on 00800 100 200 30(free-phone)* or [email protected], MySwitzerland.com.

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Hotels along the Grand Tour of SwitzerlandAfter a busy day exploring Grand Tour highlights, nothing beatsputting your feet up, relaxing and reflecting on the day. The luxuryhotels, rustic guesthouses and historic B&Bs on this unforgettableroute offer a warm welcome and plenty of surprises.Webcode 69133

Grand Train Tour of SwitzerlandWant to explore the Grand Tour from the comfort of a train carriage?The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland takes in the most beautifulpanoramic routes in Switzerland. More information with thewebcode 67715 or at SwissTravelSystem.com/grandtraintour..

At a clickTake a virtual Grand Tour of Switzerland. Find inspiration onhighlights and top excursions as you plan your unforgettableSwiss holiday. For more details, visit MySwitzerland.com/grandtour.

Credits Devised by: Switzerland Tourism, P.O. Box, CH-8027 Zurich Designed by:Switzerland Tourism, Zurich Realisation: Switzerland Tourism, Zurich, and Lucerne TourismCover photograph: vintage car on the Axenstrasse above Lake Uri, Lake Lucerne,Christian Perret Photographs: Switzerland Tourism, partners, swiss-image.chPrinted by: UD Medien AG, Lucerne Print run: 15 ,000 copies Published: February 2015

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