The Alpnachstad Bahnhof railway station is at the base station of the Pilatus Railway rack railway…read morethat ascends to the reach the summit of Mt. Pilatus. The Pilatus Railway is a mountain railway in Switzerland. Leading to Mt. Pilatus it is the steepest rack railway in the world, with a maximum gradient of 48% and an average gradient of 35%. We took a boat from Lucerne on Lake Alpnach to reach the train station. The rack railway climbs to a station near the Esel summit of Pilatus at an elevation of 6,801 feet. The view from the summit is breathtaking. For a day trip, we took the boat from Lucerne to the railway station to the summit. We came back down by gondola and then caught a bus back to Lucerne. I would highly recommend this as a daytrip. We bought our passes and booked the times at our hotel in Lucerne.

I wasn't sure what to expect being in my first train station ever and in a foreign country to boot…read more A very large, state of the art display board with all the information you need to make it to your train on time. Track, time, rail line etc. I found the station very clean and very friendly with a police presence that was willing to help if you had questions. The tourist information booth was in plain sight and provided lots of pamphlets, maps and recommendations for just about anything you need. I was amazed at how many trains were going to so many places around Europe. Again my first experience in a train station so I was a little bit in aww. lol With a nice selection of food court and retail shops you could use to kill some time if you were early for your connection. And a short walk to many traditional Swiss restaurants right on the Reuss river where it meets Lake Luzern. But be warned. Trains arrive and depart on time! So don't get distracted with the shops. Lol All in all a very quick but nice experience. I would definitely be ok with traveling by train again.

Very clean and easily marked train station in Lucern Switzerland. Lots of connecting and trains…read moreare available for pretty much most of the places. We took Grindelwald/Interlaken Express from here. Then train to Geneva and Bern. There are plenty of options to shop and a huge variety of restaurants available in the lower level. The bus and cruise terminal are all within walking distance. Very clearly marked signs available and easy to navigate.

Luzern boat tour from Alphnachstad was a beautiful trip we did while returning from Mount pilatus…read more You could do the reverse trip, too. It's one of the most beautiful scenic boat rides we did. Europass eurial had discounts to this route. We did first class with more spacious decks than second. Overall, it doesn't matter. Must recommend this to spend 1 hour of ride when you are in luzern. The small neighborhoods in each stop are so beautiful to watch.

It's a boat that both the locals use to get to nearby cities on Lake Lucerne and tourists use to…read moreboth get around and see the wonderful scenery. Your SBB Half Fare card as well as any Swiss Passes are also valid here. Even on a cloudy December day, the views were great, seeing the winter wonderland views of the surrounding mountains. If you're headed to Rigi, definitely take this to Vitznau as you can connect to the train that departs shortly after the boat arrives (you can even purchase point to point tickets from SBB that includes the train as well.)

Love it. Very beautiful great for pictures and family vacation. Food very amazing the price was…read morereasonable love love here.

Since opening about a year ago, the Cabrio ride to Stanserhorn is a not-to-be-missed experience for…read morepanoramic beauty shots of the snow-covered Swiss mountains. The first part of the experience is a ride in an old-fashioned wooden train car with open sides to allow the scents of green meadows and cow manure to awaken the senses. Nice. But, then, we got off and walked aboard the double decker, convertible cable car and that's when the real adventure began! Steel cables and a pulley system glide the cable car up to a 7,000 (or thereabouts) elevation. At times during the ride, it felt like the car swooped over a hump causing everyone in the car to gasp and scream, not unlike being on a stand-up roller coaster. Meanwhile, the views were simply breathtaking. At the top, we were lucky enough to be the first group up so we had sweeping views of the mountains unfettered by crowds. This level has the a restaurant and gift shop, but if you go, do make the time to take the side trail or walk up to the top viewing platform for even more amazing views overlooking the lake region. You'll be rewarded for the effort!

Loved our day trip to Mount Pilatus. Took a boat ride on the lake, then a cogwheel train up the…read moremountain to reach the peak, and then a couple of gondolas back down to where we caught a bus back to the city. The Golden Circle Tour. The boat ride was so relaxing. Nice to enjoy the breeze and beautiful lake and mountain views. Switzerland is so dreamy. I wish that there had been more of an explanation of what we saw along the ride. Maybe there is a boat tour, but we did not see that as an option. Yet, this was still a fun trip to get to Mount Pilatus.

SGV is the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company, a public company operating ships, paddle streamers, and…read moreboats on Lake Lucerne. As expected, the scenery is nice.

We are driving from Verona Italy back to Frankfurt Germany, and we decided to stop halfway. Thanks…read moreto a hotel.com, we find this amazing place. The view by itself is worth the price even if there was no bed in the room. Our room had a balcony which we had to pay extra for, but again it was worth everything penny. With everything crazy and hateful that's going around the world right now, this is such a peaceful and quiet spot. Just sitting on the balcony looking outside recharges one's soul. If you're ever get a chance to come here, don't hesitate for even one second. They have limited parking spots, but you can park at the restaurant next door parking spot. Everybody we encountered so far was warm and friendly.

Really small rooms here. Beer is excellent and the staff is nice. Close to some shopping. I…read morerecommend this hotel. The mediocre rating because the rooms are really really tiny.

Perfect for a business stop-over. Very modern (quirky, original design ideas), very clean, warm and…read morea fantastic shower. CU (see you) restaurant is next to reception area so lacks ambience, but the food and service was excellent. Plenty of outside parking and only 5-10 minutes walk from rail station. As this is probably the only decent business hotel in the area, the rates are high (higher than the equivalent in Zürich). Overall it is a really good functional hotel - ideal for a business trip.

When it comes to European hotels, it's tough to find one with any space whatsoever in the rooms…read more This place however is modern, large rooms, very clean, a ridiculous shower setup, and it's in a nice little area of town (5 minute walk from the station). It's ridiculously expensive as any hotel in Switzerland is, and it's a hassle to get an ironing board as the same as any hotel in Europe.

It's more than just a glass factory. It was much more enjoyable and interesting than I originally…read morethought it would be. The main attraction is watching the glass being blown. There's no fee to watch them making the glass in the factory. I believe some of the interactive displays such as the musical glass is something you can do as well. I think it's the museum, make your own glass section, and the mirrored maze that costs extra. We were on a tour that included the museum. It was all cool to see the historical flasks and decanters on display. All made at this factory since 1817. It's a traditional art that has been passed down for many generations. There are 2 shops. One is their storefront where I saw a glass fondue stand and lots of autumn décor. The other shop is an outlet with seconds from the factory. There were many good deals there. The café is also a very popular spot. The terrace has beautiful views of Lake Lucerne, as well as an interactive water fountain that you can turn on manually. The last part of our private tour took us to the playground. There is a very unique marble run that plays musical sounds as the marble hits each piece of glass on the way down. I believe the glass marbles can be purchased for a small fee. I say this because our guide (not affiliated with Glasi) gave them to us as souvenirs. I just wish it wasn't raining at the time. I would have loved to dine on the terrace for lunch as I've read so many good things about the food there. It was still a good visit. They really do make glass blowing look so fun. The kids really get into doing it themselves. It's worth a stop as you make your way to Bern from Lucerne.