Enjoy the surface while surviving underground

Arrival in Lucerne. On a two-hour tour, you will experience a journey back in time to the 1970s. 15 stations provide an insight into the implementation of the national civil defence concept of 1971. The Sonnenberg was once the largest civil defence facility in the world; the giant bunker would have offered protection to around 20,000 people in an emergency. You will learn many interesting facts about this spectacular relic of the Cold War and the fear of nuclear attack, as well as how it is used today. At 11:15 a.m., continue to Hergiswil. The cable car will take you to Alpgschwänd in just 8 minutes. At the cosy ‘Alpgschwänd’ restaurant at 1216 metres above sea level, you can enjoy not only a fine lunch but also a wonderful view of the mountains of Central Switzerland and Lake Lucerne.

Lunch:
green salad with cherry tomatoes and croutons, Älplermagronen (a type of pasta) with mountain cheese, onions and apple sauce, served in the ‘Dachrinne’ restaurant, with farmhouse bratwurst and gravy, caramel pudding with cream.

Suggested programme:

08:00 Arrival in Lucerne
09:00 Fascinating tour of the Sonnenberg civil defence shelter
11:15 am: Travel to Hergiswil and continue by cable car to Alpgschwänd
12:00 noon: Lunch at the mountain restaurant
2:30 pm: Descent by gondola to Hergiswil
Return by bus to the starting point

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Hergiswil Glassworks
Guided tour of the glassworks, including the museum, glassblowers' studio and glass labyrinth. You will even have the opportunity to make your own glass bauble under the glassblower's instruction.

Lake Lucerne cruise
Experience the beauty of Central Switzerland on a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne. The boat offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque landscape – an ideal moment to switch off and enjoy. Duration: approx. 1 hour