Park Hotel Vitznau

Travel from Vitznau to the transport museum and enter a space dedicated to movement across road, rail, sea, air and space. The displays cover past, present and future vehicles, from early inventions to modern designs. You’ll explore over 3,000 objects across more than 200,000 square feet, including cars, trains, planes and boats. Exhibits provide context, technical details and stories behind the machines.

Spend time reading, taking photos and comparing different eras of transport. The layout allows you to move at your own pace, choosing sections that interest you most and leaving with a better understanding of how transport has evolved in Switzerland.

Head outdoors and follow the trail that starts opposite the hotel, winding through forest paths lined with ferns, waterfalls and exposed roots. Along the route, small tablets display reflections and observations from the hiking philosopher Raki, offering ideas to consider as you move. The walk allows you to combine exercise with thought, pausing when a message or scene catches your attention.

The paths vary in incline and length, giving options for shorter or longer walks. By the end, you’ll return feeling mentally engaged and physically active, having spent time among trees and water while exploring ideas shared by someone who knows the forest intimately.

Head to Lucerne to explore the festive market at Franziskanerplatz. Stalls offer traditional treats such as Lebkuchen gingerbread, Niedelzältli fudge and mulled wine, letting you sample local flavours as you’ll move through the market. Around the Old Town, streets are lined with shops and seasonal events, giving you the chance to browse products, pick up gifts or enjoy small performances.

Pace yourself, combining shopping with tasting local delicacies or exploring cultural displays. The combination of market, shops and seasonal atmosphere makes it very easy to spend hours walking, tasting and shopping while experiencing Lucerne in a winter setting.