Day trip to Mount Stanserhorn from Zurich

Limmatstrasse 4, Zürich, Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland
From
$140.00
Date
Click to select
Free Cancellation. Read More
Overview
Duration
9h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Travel through gorgeous countryside to the charming town of Lucerne. Experience a ride by vintage funicular train followed by the world's first open-top aerial cable car to the peak of Mt. Stanserhorn. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Swiss Alps from the turning restaurant.On a short introductory city tour you’ll visit the impressive Lion Monument and see the most eminent landmarks like the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Concert and Congress Hall. After that, enjoy the leisure time to stroll Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.Continue the tour by boarding the vintage funicular train for an unforgettable ride through blooming meadows to the valley station of the World’s first CabriO! The latest masterpiece of Swiss engineering is a unique open-top aerial cable car taking you up to Mt. Stanserhorn (1900m). The unimpaired view from the roofless upper deck of the gondola is truly memorable. On the top of the mountain, a magnificent panorama over ten lakes, 100 kilometers of the alpine mountain range and three countries awaits you. Take the short hike around the peak and visit the Marmot Park to watch cute animals play. Relish a typically Swiss dish in the revolving restaurant Rondorama before you descend back to the city of Stans.You will get back to Lucerne by public train, and you can enjoy some additional time in this lovely city. Meet your guide in the late afternoon for the coach ride back to Zurich.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • You are recommended to bring warm clothes, sunglasses and a pair of solid shoes
  • A multilingual guide will join the tour from Zurich to Stanserhorn and from Lucerne to Zurich. No guide on the mountain and on the train ride to Lucerne
  • External weather conditions are beyond control, so no refunds will be offered due to poor or less than ideal weather
  • Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider a travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
included
What's included
included-item
Transportation in a comfortable coach. Vintage cable car and CabriO aerial cable car. Panorama drive to Lucerne. Marmot park. Public train ride Stans - Lucerne
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Personal expenses. Food and drinks
know before you go
Know Before You Go
Highlights

Experience a vintage funicular train ride. Take the unique open top aerial cable car to Mount Stanserhorn. Visit the Marmot Park on the top of the mountain. Enjoy the charming old town of Lucerne

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Meeting Point

The departure place is the Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse 4), located behind the train station, in front of the Hotel Fred. The meeting point is a white ticket booth marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here" signs.