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Chiboy · 29 August 2018, 02:31 AM

We are going to be in Switzerland next week, spending a few days with friends in Basel, and then three days in Wengen (and thereabouts) before taking a train to Zurich and spending a night there. Forecast for Wengen and Jungfrau Region is not good for the time we'd be there (Sept 5th - 8th) and our hotel is cancellable until tomorrow. Weather looks better in Lucerne, which we were planning on going to for the day when in Basel. Does it make more sense to just spend the three nights in Lucerne? We'd like to do some light hiking and see the natural beauty of Jungfrau, but if it rains every day, that might not be so great. Thoughts?

Burlington · 29 August 2018, 06:38 AM

Ive always had a wonderful time in Zurich and also my single previous visit to Luzern.

I can feel confident saying without hyperbole, that the Vierwaldstättersee is probably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. If you have the right gear, then some light rain shouldn't be too much of a dampener. The weather can change pretty quickly so hard to plan ahead with certainty.

Luzern town itself is also stunning and plenty of indoor things to browse / do if the weather is really inclement.

If you have a car then there is also some amazing driving to be had !

Chiboy · 29 August 2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Ive always had a wonderful time in Zurich and also my single previous visit to Luzern.

I can feel confident saying without hyperbole, that the Vierwaldstättersee is probably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. If you have the right gear, then some light rain shouldn't be too much of a dampener. The weather can change pretty quickly so hard to plan ahead with certainty.

Luzern town itself is also stunning and plenty of indoor things to browse / do if the weather is really inclement.

If you have a car then there is also some amazing driving to be had !

Thanks! I think in Switzerland that are no wrong answers. We just got a little thrown by the weather forecast. But it's also over a week out, so who really knows? We'll stick with Wengen as a home base and pick and choose day trips when we're there.

crew · 29 August 2018, 10:44 AM

Hey Chiboy, I’m headed there at the end of September and I’d appreciate any tips you think are worth sharing. I’ll be in Basel, Lucerne and Zurich. Some flexibility in that, but not a lot.
Thanks!

Beo3 · 29 August 2018, 11:46 AM

If you are going to Lucerne, take the trip to Interlaken.
The top of the Schilthorn is magnificent!
I will venture to say that is it the most spectacular place that I have ever been. Plus, as an added benefit, they sell beer at the top. Also, a must see is "The Dying lion of Lucerne" statue.

BNA/LION · 30 August 2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Beo3

If you are going to Lucerne, take the trip to Interlaken.
The top of the Schilthorn is magnificent!
I will venture to say that is it the most spectacular place that I have ever been. Plus, as an added benefit, they sell beer at the top. Also, a must see is "The Dying lion of Lucerne" statue.

X2 Interlaken is fantastic. I went Canyoning and Paragliding along the Swiss Alps! Amazing.

The boat tour and the tram at Lake Luceren are fun things to do too.

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JasoninDenver · 30 August 2018, 12:15 PM

I was in the Jungfrau region in early September one year and the weather was great. It can change quickly at any time and most people plane on a week there so that they can at least have a few days of great visibility and weather.

We are going again next October and will gamble on the weather as well since I really want my wife to see Wengen & Lauterbrunnen.

enjoythemusic · 30 August 2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beo3

If you are going to Lucerne, take the trip to Interlaken.

100% agree on both places! If i may, you may want to stay at the Montana in Lake Lucerne, great place imho!

15minprior · 3 September 2018, 11:14 PM

I highly recommend you visit Mt. Pilatus. My mode of transportation was the Gold Round Trip which was absolutely worth it. You reach the base via boat then take the cogwheel rail to the top and then transportation back to Kriens/Lucerne is covered. Easily half-day trip.

https://www.pilatus.ch/en/discover/golden-round-trip/

Some images from my visit last month:

Lou wants a Rolex · 4 September 2018, 12:09 AM

If you are planning to go up to the jungfrau you need goood weather. I believe it is about $178 pp to get to the top. If you go up their and it is cloudy you will see nothing. You will litterly be in a cloud. Like the other poster said the weather changes quickly.

Lucern is beautiful. Zermatt gets the best weather in Switzerland because of the way the mountains are. The matterhorn is there.

Interlaken is awesome. You can take day trips from there.

29 August 2018, 02:31 AM	#1
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Lake Lucerne vs. Jungfrau Region We are going to be in Switzerland next week, spending a few days with friends in Basel, and then three days in Wengen (and thereabouts) before taking a train to Zurich and spending a night there. Forecast for Wengen and Jungfrau Region is not good for the time we'd be there (Sept 5th - 8th) and our hotel is cancellable until tomorrow. Weather looks better in Lucerne, which we were planning on going to for the day when in Basel. Does it make more sense to just spend the three nights in Lucerne? We'd like to do some light hiking and see the natural beauty of Jungfrau, but if it rains every day, that might not be so great. Thoughts? __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Ive always had a wonderful time in Zurich and also my single previous visit to Luzern. I can feel confident saying without hyperbole, that the Vierwaldstättersee is probably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. If you have the right gear, then some light rain shouldn't be too much of a dampener. The weather can change pretty quickly so hard to plan ahead with certainty. Luzern town itself is also stunning and plenty of indoor things to browse / do if the weather is really inclement. If you have a car then there is also some amazing driving to be had ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	I was in the Jungfrau region in early September one year and the weather was great. It can change quickly at any time and most people plane on a week there so that they can at least have a few days of great visibility and weather. We are going again next October and will gamble on the weather as well since I really want my wife to see Wengen & Lauterbrunnen. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

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29 August 2018, 10:44 AM	#4
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Hey Chiboy, I’m headed there at the end of September and I’d appreciate any tips you think are worth sharing. I’ll be in Basel, Lucerne and Zurich. Some flexibility in that, but not a lot. Thanks!

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Beo3 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 18,781	If you are going to Lucerne, take the trip to Interlaken. The top of the Schilthorn is magnificent! I will venture to say that is it the most spectacular place that I have ever been. Plus, as an added benefit, they sell beer at the top. Also, a must see is "The Dying lion of Lucerne" statue.

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15minprior "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CONUS Posts: 57	I highly recommend you visit Mt. Pilatus. My mode of transportation was the Gold Round Trip which was absolutely worth it. You reach the base via boat then take the cogwheel rail to the top and then transportation back to Kriens/Lucerne is covered. Easily half-day trip. https://www.pilatus.ch/en/discover/golden-round-trip/ Some images from my visit last month:

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Lou wants a Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Datejust 36 Posts: 60	If you are planning to go up to the jungfrau you need goood weather. I believe it is about $178 pp to get to the top. If you go up their and it is cloudy you will see nothing. You will litterly be in a cloud. Like the other poster said the weather changes quickly. Lucern is beautiful. Zermatt gets the best weather in Switzerland because of the way the mountains are. The matterhorn is there. Interlaken is awesome. You can take day trips from there.

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