Experiences on Lake Lucerne FOR EXPLORERS AND CONNOISSEURS A STUNNING SETTING Lake Lucerne has captivated travelers for centuries due to its spectacular Alpine landscape and breathtaking scenery. There’s no better way to explore the heart of Switzerland than by boat! Step aboard and travel back in time on one of the nostalgic paddle steamers or relax with contemporary amenities on one of our modern motor vessels. YEAR-ROUND CRUISES Our ships sail all-year long, providing vital ferry links for local commu- nities and providing visitors with wonderful excursion opportunities. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate between Lucerne and Weggis, before the landscape becomes more dramatic with the steep fjords of Lake Uri. Peaceful villages and quaint meadows dot the shoreline, as the Alpine pinnacles frame the water and tower tall and proud. Munich GERMANY LUCERNE Boat piers in Lucerne Frankfurt Our departure piers are located just outside of the Paris Lucerne is located in the heart of Switzerland and may be easily reached by car or with public transport. Our boat main railway station and in close proximity to the Basel h piers are conveniently located right outside of the main major landmarks. railway station. 1 To Flüelen (Rigi and Klewenalp) Zurich h FRANCE 2 To Alpnachstad (Pilatus) AUSTRIA The city offers a wealth of culture and charming land- Lucerne 3 Bürgenstock shuttle marks dating from several centuries. Historic churches Berne 7 Hourly sightseeing cruises with our h min and the iconic Chapel Bridge form a harmonious ensem- Interlaken Panorama-Yacht Saphir h min ble with impressive modern architecture such as the KKL 4-6 Designated for private boat charters culture and congress center. Take a stroll along the expan- sive promenade, relax along the River Reuss or explore Geneva h It is also possible to start or conclude from any of Lugano h min the cobblestone streets and little shops of the Medieval Old Town. Numerous museums and countless high caliber our other calling points all around the lake. cultural events make Lucerne a vibrant destination any Drop-off point for coaches and buses ITALY time of the year. Milan Coach parking 4 5 Our fleet NOSTALGIC MODERN LARGE MID-SIZED SMALL STEAMBOATS MOTOR VESSELS MOTOR VESSELS MOTOR VESSELS MOTOR LAUNCHES STADT LUZERN 1928 DIAMANT GOTTHARD BRUNNEN MYTHEN Capacity 1100 Capacity 1100 Capacity 700 Capacity 400 Capacity 200 290 banquet seats 400 banquet seats 290 banquet seats 166 banquet seats 48 seats UNTERWALDEN 1902 CATAMARAN CIRRUS EUROPA FLÜELEN RÜTLI Capacity 700 Capacity 300 Capacity 1000 Capacity 400 Capacity 140 171 banquet seats 120 banquet seats 282 banquet seats 166 banquet seats 36 seats URI 1901 PANORAMA-YACHT WALDSTÄTTER WEGGIS Capacity 800 SAPHIR Capacity 700 Capacity 500 166 banquet seats Capacity 300 276 banquet seats 152 banquet seats 80 banquet seats 5 PADDLE STEAMERS 15 MOTOR VESSELS Our authentic steamboats are legends in their own right Our motor vessels date from different decades of the and have a loyal following of fans from nearby and far 20th and 21st century and all are fitted with high quality SCHILLER 1906 BÜRGENSTOCK SCHWYZ TITLIS away. Experience luxurious travel and romance from the guest facilities. Enjoy maritime styling from the 1950s and Capacity 900 SHUTTLE Capacity 900 Capacity 300 110 banquet seats Capacity 300 190 banquet seats era of the early 20th century. Watch the mighty steam 60s, while also experiencing the very best of contempora- 96 banquet seats engine turn the bright red paddle wheels and listen to the ry naval design. Our stylish Panorama-Yacht MS Saphir as chime of the melodic whistle. Every steamer has its very well as our stunning “Super Yacht” MS Diamant with five own style and architectural features, including stately sa- different decks are a sight to behold and exceptionally lons. Paddle steamer (PS) Uri is the oldest dating from 1901, popular for private charters. Since spring 2018, the mo- while PS Stadt Luzern is the newest from 1928. PS Gallia dern catamaran provides a fast and efficient, year-round from 1913 is the fastest steamboat in all of Switzerland ferry service to the world class Bürgenstock Resort. and PS Schiller from 1906 is probably the most popular paddler with enthusiasts. PS Unterwalden from 1902 is the only steamer capable of sailing to Alpnachstad, thanks to GALLIA 1913 WINKELRIED Capacity 900 Capacity 700 a funnel and wheelhouse which can be hydraulically lowe- 98 banquet seats 174 banquet seats red. Experience each and every one of these fine ships; on certain summer days the timetable even allows you to sail on all five steamers in one day! 6 7 EXCURSION DESTINATIONS AROUND LAKE LUCERNE 7 h TITLIS m SURENENPASS m KAISERSTOCK Lugano / Mailand Bürglen GITSCHEN m m URIROTSTOCK ALTDORF m ENGELBERG Seedorf Brunni Flüelen KLINGENSTOCK FRONALPSTOCK 4 Bannalp m m 2 Isleten BRISEN 8 Isenthal m Tellsplatte Oberrickenbach min Bauen STOOS Sisikon NIEDERBAUEN m Lake Uri m MUSENALP Engelberg m 1 4 Morschach Stockhütte KLEWENALP Wolfenschiessen Schwyz-Schlattli Rütli 5 Niederrickenbach 6 m Wirzweli SEELISBERG 5 Emmetten BUOCHSERHORN m Dallenwil STANSERHORN Treib m Brunnen SCHWYZ h Beckenried Gersau Interlaken Buochs 3 STANS Ennetbürgen Vitznau BÜRGENSTOCK Alpnachstad Lake Alpnach Lake m RIGI KULM Kaltbad Lucerne Stansstad GOLDAU m ROSSBERG Kehrsiten- Hergiswil PILATUS Weggis Bürgenstock Kehrsiten Dorf m Arth 5 Hertenstein Kastanienbaum Fräkmüntegg SEEBODENALP 3 Boat pier Meggen Meggenhorn Krienseregg Greppen Horw Hermitage Mountain Merlischachen Tribschen Seeburg Lake Zug Museum Küssnacht Verkehrshaus-Lido Lucerne Kriens Historic site Walking trail h Zurich Airport More information about individual excursions from page 10 onwards. RIGI 1798 m PILATUS 2132 m Mount Rigi is known as the “Queen of the Towering tall and proud above Lucerne, the Mountains” and forms an impressive pen- Pilatus has a majestic shape and is acces- insula that juts into Lake Lucerne. Europe’s sible with the steepest rack railway in the oldest rack railway leads to the summit, world. Combine different modes of trans- originally dating from 1871. port by first taking the boat from Lucerne Make the classic Rigi round-trip by taking to Alpnachstad, then ascending to the sum- the boat to Vitznau and then ascending mit on the cog, before enjoying dramatic to the summit by rack railway. After some views from the top. You may then descend time at the top, descend down to Weggis back down to Fräkmüntegg and Kriens on by aerial cableway. The mineral baths and the “Dragon Ride” cableway and panora- spa at Rigi Kaltbad are well worth a visit. mic gondola, before taking the trolleybus Experience high altitude wellness and back to Lucerne. This "Golden Roundtrip" is relaxation! possible from May to November. Luzern Alpnachstad Pilatus Kulm Luzern Vitznau Rigi Kulm Rigi Kalt- Fräkmüntegg Kriens Luzern bad Weggis Luzern www.pilatus.ch www.rigi.ch 3 4 5 6 BÜRGENSTOCK 1128 m KLEWENALP 1600 m SEELISBERG 850 m STANSERHORN 1898 m Perched high above Lake Lucerne on a scenic plateau, the Klewenalp-Stockhütte is the nearby recreation destinati- Located on a sunny plateau a bit above the lake, this This panoramic peak offers a wonderful combination of all new Bürgenstock Resort is a world class facility that on that is ideal for summer or winter sports. Bring along peaceful town may be considered a “best kept secret”. nostalgic travel and futuristic infrastructure. Start your caters to all tastes. Our brand-new shuttle ship offers a your hiking boots or bike in the summer and prepare to All the more tranquil of an experience awaits all visitors journey in Stans on the vintage funicular from 1893, befo- direct ferry link from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock conquer the expansive trails. In the winter, strap on your to Seelisberg, where you will find lush Alpine meadows, re changing at the intermediate station onto the globally 365 days a year. From there you may take the rejuvenated skis or snowboard and enjoy the scenic slopes and top grazing cows and a mountain dairy. Take the vintage unique “open top” aerial cableway. Indeed the CabriO has funicular railway to the top. An additional attraction is quality powder! There’s no quicker and more attractive funicular from the Treib boat pier directly into the center been a technical marvel and popular excursion sensation the Hammetschwand Lift vertical elevator, which dates access to Klewenalp than by boat from Lucerne or Brun- of the village in Seelisberg and enjoy the ride as you rise since it first opened in 2012. As you ascend the mountain, from 1905. nen. Alight at Beckenried. above Lake Lucerne. you can connect with nature and feel the elements from Luzern Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock Bürgenstock Luzern Beckenried Klewenalp Beckenried Luzern the open upper deck of the gondola. Once at the summit, Luzern Treib Seelisberg Treib Luzern Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock Luzern a revolving restaurant and wonderful observation terra- www.klewenalp.ch ces await. www.seelisberg.com www.buergenstock.ch Luzern Stansstad Stans Stanserhorn Stans Stansstad Luzern www.cabrio.ch 10 11 HISTORIC SITES ALONG THE LAKE MUSEUMS ALONG THE LAKE 1 Rütli meadow Swiss Museum of Transport, Lucerne On the way from Brunnen to the Rütli you will pass the Switzerland’s largest and most visited museum is dedicated 30 m high Schiller Stone. It is dedicated to the famed to mobility and the story of transportation, both from the German playwright Schiller, who recorded the legend of past as well as the present and the future. Experience huge Wilhelm Tell in a theatrical piece. The Rütli meadow is the collections of preserved locomotives, automobiles, birthplace of Switzerland, as in August 1291 representa- airplanes and boats. Step inside the IMAX theater or the tives from Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden came together Planetarium to learn about outer space.