Glass(y) impressions
Impressions of a special sort await you at Glasi in Hergiswil. At the exhibition of modern glass sculptures you can not only discover glass in a variety of shapes, but also observe the craftsmen as they carry out their traditional trade.
Swiss mountains
Experience an alpine evening in a rustic ambience with traditional country cuisine in either of the two mountain restaurants Alpgschwänd or Schwendelberg. Authentic Swiss folk music with traditional Swiss instruments and drink render this experience unforgettable.
Pilatus
The steepest cogwheel train in the world is on Mt. Pilatus, the dragon mountain. Get away from it all and immerse yourself in this fascinating alpine world and its ever-changing mood be it mystical, inspiring or contemplative. An excursion to the highest peak in Central Switzerland renders your stay unforgettable.
Stanserhorn
Enjoy the headwind and the view as you begin your ascent in the open funicular railway that rumbles just as it did 120 years ago then change at the Kälti middle station and ride up to the Stanserhorn on the top deck of the futuristic CabriO cable car.
Rigi
Mt. Rigi is one of the most popular Swiss mountains for holiday-makers and is often referred to as the "Queen of the Mountains" by the locals. It's a mountain for all seasons.
Lungern-Turren cable car
In just a few minutes, the cable car takes you from Lungern to Turren at 1562 m above sea level. A beautiful and fascinating natural and animal world awaits you here with a view of one of the most impressive mountain ranges in Switzerland.
Lion's Monument
The Dying Lion of Lucerne was hewn out of stone on site and commemorates the fallen Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792 during the French Revolution.
Landquart Fashion Outlet
Shopping under the open sky in a fabulous village center that is modeled after a Graubünden village in the chalet style. Over 160 designer brands, irresistibly affordable from sports and outdoor products to international fashion and designer labels. The Landquart Fashion Outlet is located next to the railway station, directly at the Landquart exit of the A13 highway. Open also on Sundays.
FoxTown Factory Stores
In FoxTown there are free parking spaces, bars, restaurants and a casino. In the 160 shops, brand name items are sold at a 30% to 70% discount all year round. Brandname manufacturers can sell extra products and product lines from the previous season, offering customers high-quality products at the most affordable prices.
Zurich Zoo
The zoo on the Zürichberg is home to 340 animal species in near-natural habitats. About 4,000 animals serve as ambassadors for their fellows in the wild. A nature conservation centre involved in international breeding programmes and resettlement projects that's what Zurich Zoo is all about.
Basel Zoo
Opened in 1874 and affectionately known as Zolli by the locals, Basel's Zoological Gardens are home to a large number of indigenous and exotic animals. With its fascinating park landscape and lovingly designed enclosures, Basel Zoo is well worth a visit at any time of year.
Goldau Nature Park and Zoo
What was in 1806 a dramatic and catastrophic event for humans, is today a blessing for endangered animal species: the landslide of Goldau. In the area where the landslide took place, the Goldau Nature Park and Zoo offers non-domesticated animals a species-appropriate home in an impressive landscape.
Luzern
Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland.
Glacier Garden
The Glacier Garden exhibits glacier potholes from the last Ice Age, which occured 20,000 years ago, as well as fossils of mussels and palm leaves of the subtropical sea region which existed 20 million years ago. The exhibits are complemented by interactive stations and multimedia presentations.
Lake Lucerne
A ride on a paddle steamer in the sun, a casual gathering for a fondue or a boat ride at night under the stars and moon. No matter which you choose, a boat ride on Lake Lucerne is always the perfect decision.
Swimming and sunbathing area
The hotels private lawn situated directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne lends itself well to create a hint of vacation to your seminar especially at sunset and is an ideal setting for a BBQ (from 30 people).
Swiss Museum of Transport and IMAX
The IMAX film theater takes you to new worlds and galaxies with its huge screen and special film technique.
