Guidebook for Dierikon
Sightseeing
Most famous Swiss saga from 14th century. Wilhelm Tell was sentenced to shoot an apple from his sons head with a crossbow. He killed the local landlord and started the independence of Switzerland.
Tells Hohle Gasse
38 ArtherstrasseMost famous Swiss saga from 14th century. Wilhelm Tell was sentenced to shoot an apple from his sons head with a crossbow. He killed the local landlord and started the independence of Switzerland.
The Pilatus is Lucerne's mountain. We recommend the "golden tour" which is going on top with the gondola, go down by the steepest rack railway in Europe and return to the city with the boat.
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Pilatus
The Pilatus is Lucerne's mountain. We recommend the "golden tour" which is going on top with the gondola, go down by the steepest rack railway in Europe and return to the city with the boat.
Must have seen monument in Lucerne (free of charge). If you have some time you can also take a look at the glaciers garden right beside (entrance fee required). Distance from the apt. by bus: 15 min.
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Lion Monument
4 DenkmalstrasseMust have seen monument in Lucerne (free of charge). If you have some time you can also take a look at the glaciers garden right beside (entrance fee required). Distance from the apt. by bus: 15 min.
You can take a walk on the city wall and go up some of the towers which include a tower with a big watch inside. Enjoy the view over the city and lake to the mountains. Distance by bus: 15 minutes.
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Museggmauer
Auf MuseggYou can take a walk on the city wall and go up some of the towers which include a tower with a big watch inside. Enjoy the view over the city and lake to the mountains. Distance by bus: 15 minutes.
You see ancient pictures hanging in in it and there is a tower in the middle of it. Try to find out why the parapet one side is higher than the other. Distance from the apartment by bus: 20 minutes
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Chapel Bridge
KapellbrückeYou see ancient pictures hanging in in it and there is a tower in the middle of it. Try to find out why the parapet one side is higher than the other. Distance from the apartment by bus: 20 minutes
Especially in winter time the mountain Pilatus can be closed. Then you should visit the Rigi. It's not as high but still very nice. Distance from the apartment by train: 50 minutes
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Rigi Kulm
8 KulmwegEspecially in winter time the mountain Pilatus can be closed. Then you should visit the Rigi. It's not as high but still very nice. Distance from the apartment by train: 50 minutes
Do you know Sherlock Holmes? Did you ever wanted to see the place where he died defending world peace against Dr. Moriarty? Then you have to go here! Distance from the apartment by train: 2 hours
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Reichenbach Falls
34 HausenstrasseDo you know Sherlock Holmes? Did you ever wanted to see the place where he died defending world peace against Dr. Moriarty? Then you have to go here! Distance from the apartment by train: 2 hours
Engelberg with monastery & cheese dairy where you can actually see how they make their cheese. Mt. Titlis 3’238 meters with glacier. Distance from the apartment by train / bus: 1h 10 minutes.
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Titlis Rotair station
Engelberg with monastery & cheese dairy where you can actually see how they make their cheese. Mt. Titlis 3’238 meters with glacier. Distance from the apartment by train / bus: 1h 10 minutes.
If you have a car we suggest making a half day trip: Lucerne, Meiringen (Aareschlucht) and up the mountains to the Susten Pass. You will see most things in half a day / one day depending on your speed
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Susten Pass
If you have a car we suggest making a half day trip: Lucerne, Meiringen (Aareschlucht) and up the mountains to the Susten Pass. You will see most things in half a day / one day depending on your speed
A really nice canyon where the river Aare made its way through the mountains. Distance from the apt. by bus / train: 1h 50m. Combine it with a trip through the mountains when you have rented a car.
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Aareschlucht West station
A really nice canyon where the river Aare made its way through the mountains. Distance from the apt. by bus / train: 1h 50m. Combine it with a trip through the mountains when you have rented a car.
Visit the capital of Switzerland and it's special old town. You have to visit the bears at the river, the mascots of Bern. Distance from the apartment by bus/train: 1h 20m.
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Bern
Visit the capital of Switzerland and it's special old town. You have to visit the bears at the river, the mascots of Bern. Distance from the apartment by bus/train: 1h 20m.
A boat trip on the lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) is always a good idea. Trips between 1h and 3h. We suggest a combination with Mt. Pilatus (golden tour). From the apt. 20 min. by bus to the docks.
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Lake Lucerne
A boat trip on the lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) is always a good idea. Trips between 1h and 3h. We suggest a combination with Mt. Pilatus (golden tour). From the apt. 20 min. by bus to the docks.
A nice destination for a 2h cruise on lake Lucerne. You start at Lucerne main station when leaving the bus. In Weggis you get of and enjoy the town and restaurants. Then you return to Lucerne.
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Weggis
A nice destination for a 2h cruise on lake Lucerne. You start at Lucerne main station when leaving the bus. In Weggis you get of and enjoy the town and restaurants. Then you return to Lucerne.
A friend of ours is doing paragliding and if you want to try that let us know in advance. You start in the mountains like Rigi, Pilatus and Titlis. An amazing experience! Price is about 220 CHF p.P.
Airpole
A friend of ours is doing paragliding and if you want to try that let us know in advance. You start in the mountains like Rigi, Pilatus and Titlis. An amazing experience! Price is about 220 CHF p.P.
Food Scene
A very special small Restaurant serving delicious home made Piadina. Original from the Italian part of Switzerland Ticino. Lovely place, please bring some time and patience: it's hand made!
La Mannagia Pizze Crêpes Piadine
9 WeinmarktA very special small Restaurant serving delicious home made Piadina. Original from the Italian part of Switzerland Ticino. Lovely place, please bring some time and patience: it's hand made!
One of our favorite places in Lucerne. The chef is going to the local market in the morning and you get the results in the evening on your plate. In the summer time it's nice to sit outside.
Nix's in der Laterne
9 ReussstegOne of our favorite places in Lucerne. The chef is going to the local market in the morning and you get the results in the evening on your plate. In the summer time it's nice to sit outside.
Taube
3 BurgerstrasseRestaurant with typical Lucerne dishes.
Upper class restaurant at the lake from where you can see the mountains. Local dishes with local products.
Restaurant 1871 Essen. Trinken. Sein.
HaldenstrasseUpper class restaurant at the lake from where you can see the mountains. Local dishes with local products.
The famous Fritschi family is leading the carnival of Lucerne. Here at the restaurant is their headquarters, you'll see colorful paintings on the walls. You can get some good cheese fondue here.
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Fritschi
5 Sternenpl.The famous Fritschi family is leading the carnival of Lucerne. Here at the restaurant is their headquarters, you'll see colorful paintings on the walls. You can get some good cheese fondue here.
Shopping
Here you can buy some typical cheese. We always get the fondue here as it is one of the best in town. They also seal air proof for transporting cheese back to your home town ;-)
Cheese Store - Cheese Barmettler
2 HertensteinstrasseHere you can buy some typical cheese. We always get the fondue here as it is one of the best in town. They also seal air proof for transporting cheese back to your home town ;-)
Our local chocolate factory. A must have seen for all chocolate lovers. If you visit the museum between Monday and Friday you can see the actual production. You can make your own chocolate every day.
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Aeschbach Chocolatier
1 ChocoDromoOur local chocolate factory. A must have seen for all chocolate lovers. If you visit the museum between Monday and Friday you can see the actual production. You can make your own chocolate every day.
If you are not able to visit the Aeschbach Chocolatier factory you can visit this shop. Very delicious chocolate. When we buy chocolate here it never lasts long :-D
Läderach - Luzern Weggisgasse
1 WeggisgasseIf you are not able to visit the Aeschbach Chocolatier factory you can visit this shop. Very delicious chocolate. When we buy chocolate here it never lasts long :-D
Entertainment & Activities
If you like kid-friendly adventures this climbing course is something for you. Climb up high in the trees, overcome your fears, slide fast. Distance from apt.: 20 min by car, 1h by train and bus
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Seilpark Rigi
1 AlpenhofIf you like kid-friendly adventures this climbing course is something for you. Climb up high in the trees, overcome your fears, slide fast. Distance from apt.: 20 min by car, 1h by train and bus