Guidebook for Weggis
Sightseeing
Rigi Kulm station
Wunderful 360 view of the Alps and the Lake of Lucerne
The Kapellbrücke (literally, Chapel Bridge) is a covered wooden footbridge spanning diagonally across the Reuss in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel, the bridge is unique because it contains a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with a larger part of the centuries-old bridge in a 1993 fire. Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city's symbol and as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions
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Chapel Bridge
KapellbrückeThe Kapellbrücke (literally, Chapel Bridge) is a covered wooden footbridge spanning diagonally across the Reuss in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel, the bridge is unique because it contains a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with a larger part of the centuries-old bridge in a 1993 fire. Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city's symbol and as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions
The Lion Monument (German: Löwendenkmal), or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
Mark Twain praised the sculpture of a mortally-wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
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Lion Monument
4 DenkmalstrasseThe Lion Monument (German: Löwendenkmal), or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
Mark Twain praised the sculpture of a mortally-wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Weathermaker, dragon domicile and the steepest rack railway in the world: Lucerne's home mountain Pilatus is one of the most legendary places in the Lucerne region. And one of the most beautiful. On clear days he offers a panorama with 73 alpine peaks.
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Pilatus Kulm station
Weathermaker, dragon domicile and the steepest rack railway in the world: Lucerne's home mountain Pilatus is one of the most legendary places in the Lucerne region. And one of the most beautiful. On clear days he offers a panorama with 73 alpine peaks.
On the Seebodenalp near Küssnacht am Rigi at around 1000 meters above sea level, visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of the Pilatus and the Pre-Alps. Guests enter from Küssnacht by cable car to the Seebodenalp. In addition to the beautiful views, there are various hiking trails, a wedding chapel, an alpine farm and in the winter ski slopes and a cozy wooden hut to discover.
Seebodenalp
SeebodenalpOn the Seebodenalp near Küssnacht am Rigi at around 1000 meters above sea level, visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of the Pilatus and the Pre-Alps. Guests enter from Küssnacht by cable car to the Seebodenalp. In addition to the beautiful views, there are various hiking trails, a wedding chapel, an alpine farm and in the winter ski slopes and a cozy wooden hut to discover.
The 3238-meter-high mountain Titlis is one of the most popular winter sports and excursion destinations in Central Switzerland.
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Engelberg, Titlisbahn station
The 3238-meter-high mountain Titlis is one of the most popular winter sports and excursion destinations in Central Switzerland.
Entertainment & Activities
Mineralbad & Spa Rigi-Kaltbad is an excellent place to relax after hiking up Rigi!
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Rigi Kaltbad (Luftseilbahn) station
Mineralbad & Spa Rigi-Kaltbad is an excellent place to relax after hiking up Rigi!
Welcome to the world of chocolate! The ChocoManufacture with the new and unique experience of ChocoWorld in Switzerland is only 10 minutes from Lucerne. Excursion destination with ChocoCafé and ChocoShop.
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Aeschbach Chocolatier
1 ChocoDromoWelcome to the world of chocolate! The ChocoManufacture with the new and unique experience of ChocoWorld in Switzerland is only 10 minutes from Lucerne. Excursion destination with ChocoCafé and ChocoShop.
The Glasi is the oldest glassworks in Switzerland. Get to know the history of Glasi during a visit and the museum.
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Glasi Hergiswil
12 SeestrasseThe Glasi is the oldest glassworks in Switzerland. Get to know the history of Glasi during a visit and the museum.
A healthier chocolate paradise? Come and taste the difference in a "Tasting & Making".
Max Chocolatier
7 HertensteinstrasseA healthier chocolate paradise? Come and taste the difference in a "Tasting & Making".
The Alpamare in Pfäffikon in Switzerland is a covered aqua park.The pool area is 25,000 m² in size and has eleven water slideways with a total length of 1.6 km as well as a wave pool.
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Alpamare
12 GwattstrasseThe Alpamare in Pfäffikon in Switzerland is a covered aqua park.The pool area is 25,000 m² in size and has eleven water slideways with a total length of 1.6 km as well as a wave pool.
The attractive 18-hole course at a central location in the heart of Switzerland is varied and challenging for the beginner as well as for the single-digit handicap player. The fascinating golf course was embedded in the hilly morainic landscape between Lake of Zug and Lake of Lucerne.
Golf Küssnacht am Rigi
4 GrossarniThe attractive 18-hole course at a central location in the heart of Switzerland is varied and challenging for the beginner as well as for the single-digit handicap player. The fascinating golf course was embedded in the hilly morainic landscape between Lake of Zug and Lake of Lucerne.
Getting Around
Weggis station
Boat trip to Lucerne or tour on Lake Lucerne
Food Scene
breathtaking view of Lucerne. Luxury resort wit restaurants and cinema, Spa, etc.
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Bürgenstock
breathtaking view of Lucerne. Luxury resort wit restaurants and cinema, Spa, etc.
Park Hotel Weggis harbours several fine restaurants. My favourite is "Park Grill". Yummy!
Joy, fun and action - at the Lakeside Center, water sports enthusiasts will have their money's worth. Experience the symphony of water, wind and sun.
Park Weggis
9 SeestrassePark Hotel Weggis harbours several fine restaurants. My favourite is "Park Grill". Yummy!
Joy, fun and action - at the Lakeside Center, water sports enthusiasts will have their money's worth. Experience the symphony of water, wind and sun.
Park Hotel Vitznau
18 SeestrassePark Hotel Vitznau also harbours several fine restaurants.
Alpenblick
31 LuzernerstrasseFresh Swiss cuisine with a unique view of the lake and mountains.
Arts & Culture
The Swiss Transport Museum (VHS) in Lucerne is a versatile transport and communication museum and the most visited museum in Switzerland. It shows a large collection of locomotives, cars, ships and aircraft as well as exhibits from the field of communication.
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Verkehrshaus station
The Swiss Transport Museum (VHS) in Lucerne is a versatile transport and communication museum and the most visited museum in Switzerland. It shows a large collection of locomotives, cars, ships and aircraft as well as exhibits from the field of communication.
The Gletschergarten in Lucerne is a natural monument with park and museum; It was opened on 1 May 1873, the museum building dates back to 1874. "glacial potholes" and a "millions of years show" take the visitor in times when huge glaciers covered the country or subtropical palm beaches were found here.
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Glacier Garden
4a DenkmalstrasseThe Gletschergarten in Lucerne is a natural monument with park and museum; It was opened on 1 May 1873, the museum building dates back to 1874. "glacial potholes" and a "millions of years show" take the visitor in times when huge glaciers covered the country or subtropical palm beaches were found here.
The Culture and Congress Centre in Lucerne (or KKL for Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern) is a multi-functional building with a concert hall that is esteemed for its high-profile acoustics.
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Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
1 Europapl.The Culture and Congress Centre in Lucerne (or KKL for Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern) is a multi-functional building with a concert hall that is esteemed for its high-profile acoustics.
Ballenberg is an open-air museum in Switzerland that displays traditional buildings and architecture from all over the country. It has over 100 original buildings that have been transported from their original sites.
In addition to the main attraction of the buildings themselves some of the industrial and crafting buildings still operate to give demonstrations of traditional rural crafts, techniques and cheesemaking. There is also a sizable number of farmyard animals in the grounds.
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Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
100 MuseumsstrasseBallenberg is an open-air museum in Switzerland that displays traditional buildings and architecture from all over the country. It has over 100 original buildings that have been transported from their original sites.
In addition to the main attraction of the buildings themselves some of the industrial and crafting buildings still operate to give demonstrations of traditional rural crafts, techniques and cheesemaking. There is also a sizable number of farmyard animals in the grounds.
Since the 12th century, spicy alpine cheeses have been produced in Engelberg. Today, the dairy in the Engelberg monastery processes fresh mountain and alpine milk for various soft cheese specialties.
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Schaukäserei Kloster Engelberg
1 KlosterhofSince the 12th century, spicy alpine cheeses have been produced in Engelberg. Today, the dairy in the Engelberg monastery processes fresh mountain and alpine milk for various soft cheese specialties.
Essentials
Migros Partner
44 LuzernerstrasseOur local convenience store, open from Monday to Saturday.
Einkaufscenter Rigimärt
11 SiegwartstrasseThe closest shopping centre.
Nespresso Boutique Luzern
1 BuobenmattHere you can buy Nespresso capsules.
Shopping
Typical Swiss as well as world-famous watch and jewelry brands, attractive fashion and stylish accessories: in Lucerne you will find everything beautiful in a small space. The old town is free of traffic.
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Altstadt Luzern
15 LöwengrabenTypical Swiss as well as world-famous watch and jewelry brands, attractive fashion and stylish accessories: in Lucerne you will find everything beautiful in a small space. The old town is free of traffic.
It is internationally known as one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.
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Bahnhofstrasse
BahnhofstrasseIt is internationally known as one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.