Swiss Alpine Adventure: Lucerne to Brienz Day Trip from Zurich

Embark on a Swiss Alpine adventure from Zurich! From Lucerne's historic charm to the Brienz-Rothorn Railway's breathtaking ascent and Lake Brienz's serene cruise, experience Switzerland's natural wonders and panoramic vistas. A journey that blends culture, nature, and alpine splendor awaits!

Experience details

• Destination

  Zürich

• Category

  Day trips

• Duration

  11 hours

• Mode of transport

  Public transport

• Available languages

  English • Italiano • Русский

• What's included

  Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Bahnhofplatz/HB

• Meet up

  We'll rendezvous at Zurich train station and travel together by train to Lucerne

• Arrival Lucerne

  Explore Lucerne's charm step by step on a captivating 1-hour guided walking tour through its historic streets and landmarks

• Lüzern Interlaken E

  We will have a 1. 5 hour panoramic train ride from Lucerne. The train journey features steep valley sides, breathtaking waterfalls, and stunning mountain vistas. Connecting two renowned destinations, it ranks among Switzerland's top 5 panoramic train routes.

• Brienz Rothorn Railway

  Next stop: Brienz! We will have a 1,5 hour ride to Brienz. Here we will take The Brienz-Rothorn Railway wich has been steaming its way up the mountain for over 130 years up to an altitude of 2350 meters above sea level

• Cruise away

  We descend to the lake, marveling at the pristine beauty of this Paradise on Earth (as described by J. J. Rousseau), then cruise along the lake past the iconic "castle" Iseltwald en route to Interlaken.

• On our way home

  Return to Zürich via Lucerne

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Iuliia

  Your Personal Guide Across Zurich, Bern, and Lucerne

  Iuliia

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  I speak

  English • Italiano • Русский
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide

• Not included

  • Train tickets Zürich- Lucerne v.v., Lucerne-Brienz, Brienz-Rothorn, Interlaken-Lucerne
  • Ship to Interlaken
  • Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • This unique experience is only bookable from 10th. June to October

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.