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In 2000, on the occasion of the annual Celebration of the Swiss Confederation, an enormous Swiss flag was hung off a large rock ledge on the side of Mount . It‘s hard to imagine a better location for hanging it – A very unique hike departs from on one of the loveliest recreational mountains in the and first follows the for- world, surrounded by a spectacular setting. For the last 14 years, this largest of all Swiss flags (31 × 31 metres), mer rail bed of the Railway which can be seen from afar, has been displayed to to Rigi First. From there, it continues proud Swiss and their guests each year from July to September. along the Felsenweg trail via Rot- balmegg until you reach Hinterbergen. At your feet you have Lake with its picturesque coves and histor- ical sites, and in the background you SUMMER 2014 have the massive mountain peaks of the Alps in the Uri, Unterwalden and Tell-Pass Bern regions – simply magnificent!

Your travel inspirations Eva Kurmann, Head of Tourist Information Of pioneers and adventurers Weggis / Snow as a never-ending

Discover the Lucerne – Region with its attraction wealth of excursions, day trips, sightseeing opportuni- ties and amazing views. Enjoy! On Mount Titlis, located 3000 meters above sea level, you will find snow year-round. What could be more It‘s never been easier to visit Central : the fun on a hot summer day than to ride up to the summit Tell Pass – the Central Swiss travelcard – provides an via Engelberg with the cable car, or to peek into deep easy way to get around by train, bus, boat and aerial glacier crevasses while riding the Ice Flyer glacier chair cableway. lift ? When it comes time to return to the valley, there is It’s not only just recently that the mountains also the opportunity to ride down on a scooter starting have exerted a magnetic appeal; even back in Promising prospects! at Gerschnialp. – Ideal as a gift for friends and family the mid 19th century work started on Mount – Great savings with 15 Bonus Partners Rigi to build Europe’s first mountain railway. – Children travel for just CHF 30! Soon thereafter, in 1889, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world opened on Mount Pilatus. For further information visit www.tell-pass.ch More recent history also reflects these pionee- ring achievements in Central Switzerland : in

days 2012 the first double-decker cable car with an starting from 170.– 10 open upper deck, the «Cabrio», started opera- 2 CHF tion up to Stanserhorn. Another record setter!

E T T H Celebrating 200 years of In the footsteps of pilgrims M E E hospitality in 2015 The Benedictine Abbey at the Einsiedeln Monastery is one of the most important stops along the Way of A visit next year is doubly worthwhile! The 200th anni- St. James and the destination of countless pilgrims. versary of is being celebrated in 2015 in Central The Black Madonna of Einsiedeln in the Gnadenkapelle The Locals Switzerland. Countless events will make sure that there (Chapel of Mercy) attracts visitors from far and wide. is always something interesting happening throughout The Südostbahn railway brings you there convenient- the entire region. The centrepiece of all this is the over- ly from Küssnacht am Rigi via Bibergrugg in roughly THE FIRST UNISEX SWIMMING BEACH IN SWIT- sized ship «Seerose» (Water Lily), which will dock at an hour. ZERLAND OPENED UP IN 1919 IN WEGGIS. THE various locations on Lake Lucerne – there’s plenty of OUR TIP : TASTE SOME «EINSIEDLER SCHAFBOCK», A SWEET HONEY CAKE LIDO IN WEGGIS WAS THE FIRST BEACH IN excitement to look forward to! MADE ACCORDING TO AN AGE-OLD RECIPE. WWW.GÄSTIVAL.CH WHICH MEN AND WOMEN WERE NOT RE- STRICTED TO THEIR OWN TOTALLY SEPARATE, BLOCKED-OFF SWIMMING FACILITIES. INSTEAD, Enter a family paradise ANYONE COULD SIMPLY SWIM INTO THE OPEN LAKE – WHAT A SCANDAL! OF COURSE, TODAY On Mostelberg above Sattel you can find one of the re- THIS SPOT IS STILL WELL WORTH A VISIT! gion‘s most exciting family excursion destinations. The trip on the colourful, rotating gondola lift is by itself a real experience. In addition to a summer toboggan run, other major attractions in the Hochstuckli area include For true cheese lovers an impressive pedestrian suspension bridge and a huge paradise filled with bouncy castles. While visiting the vacation village of Seelisberg, abo- ve the Rütli Meadow at 850 meters above sea level and with a fantastic view of the surroun- ding mountains, be sure to stop at the From this point on, only by foot! Aschwanden mountain cheese dairy. GÄSTIVAL 2015 Watch the cheese-makers while they Here is something that’s much more than just an insi- work (an in-depth tour is available if der tip : the Ruodisegg Alpine tavern above Küssnacht you register in advance) and sample the (open Tuesday through Sunday) offers views which are mild, spicy ripened mountain cheese. Wood comes to life! unmatched anywhere. Your trip starts at Küssnacht Following that, a visit to the dairy’s own with a cable car ride to Seebodenalp and then conti- store is of course an absolute must! Visit the world’s largest collection of antique wood car- nues by foot. vings from Brienz. Being able to look over the shoul- OUR TIP : WATCH THE SUN SET WHILE ON THE RUODISEGG – SOMETHING ders of woodcarvers and music box makers and hea- NOT TO BE MISSED! YOUR CONTACT ring the lively tales about the woodcarving village of Brienz make a visit to the museum an unforgettable TELL-PASS experience. Get your hands dirty and carve your own TRANSPORTUNTERNEHMUNGEN ZENTRALSCHWEIZ, 6002 LUZERN wooden cow! This is the loveliest place TEL. +41 41 360 70 73 WWW.TELLPASS.CH in the world and the most [email protected] homely. The scenery is WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TELLPASS

BONUSPARTNER incomparably beautiful 50% RABATT Mark Twain describing Weggis Note: not all these trip ideas are included in the Tell Pass. on Lake Lucerne You are advised to make prior enquiries as to the conditions

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