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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich
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Private Day Trip to Heidiland, Chocolate Factory & Liechtenstein
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Interlaken Day trip from Zurich
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Interlaken: Boat Day Pass on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
What to do in Central Switzerland
Popular places to visit
Chapel Bridge
Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge.
Burgenstock
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Burgenstock during your travels in Ennetbuergen. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
Swiss Transportation Museum
Trains, planes and automobiles come to life through interactive exhibits in a vast collection at Lucerne’s transportation museum.
Mount Titlis
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Titlis during your travels in Gadmen. Discover the spas in this quaint area, or seek out its ski slopes.
Engelberg-Titlis Ski Resort
This gorgeous alpine resort is best known for its very tall summit and its grand monastery. Ride a unique revolving cableway to appreciate majestic views.
Furka Pass
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Furka Pass during your travels in Obergoms. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Mount Pilatus
Explore the lovely green spaces of Mount Pilatus and also enjoy the boating in Alpnach. Discover the mountain views and charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.
KKL Lucerne
Enjoy a show at KKL Lucerne, a storied theater in Lucerne. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Ballenberg Open Air Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ballenberg Open Air Museum during your travels in Brienzwiler. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Areas of Central Switzerland
Old Town Lucerne
With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.
Littau
Littau is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lucerne area, you might plan a trip to Chateau Guetsch or Jesuit Church.
Siebnen
Travelers like the mountain views in Siebnen, and St. James Way is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Betschwanden
Though Betschwanden might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Braunwald Ski Resort and Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern Stollen Gondola.
