Thursday 29.6/XNUMX: Lake and Allen area:
You will start the morning by driving towards the town of Betlis which is on the shores of a lake Walensee Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. The journey time to parking in the town from the B&B where you are staying is an hour and a quarter.
Seerenbach Falls
The town of Betlis (Betlis) is a town free of cars, and getting around is on foot. From the town you will go on a trip to the highest waterfall in Switzerland - Seerenbach Falls.
Parking address: Parking lot for Waterfall Betlis/Amden.
Link to Google from zero to parking
Parking fee: 5 CHF for the first hour, 2 CHF every hour thereafter.
Please note that the drive to the parking lot is on a narrow road, and sometimes there may be a traffic jam in the area.
After parking the car, you will go for a walk to Seerenbach Falls, a walk that will take you between 45 minutes and an hour in each direction. The route is very organized and you will see signs all along the way, and it goes through the town houses, next to a beautiful view of Lake Valen. At the end of the route you will reach a beautiful view of the waterfalls, which are actually three waterfalls that fall from a height of 600 meters. After the observation you will return back to the vehicle, the same way you came, next to magical views of the Blue Lake.
It is recommended to stock up on water and food for the trip, because there are no places to buy food.
The town of Weesen:
From the parking lot, you will drive about 10 minutes to the town of Weesen, a charming town that lies on the shores of Lake Valen.
Parking: Parkplatz Weesen | See
Link to Google from zero to parking
Parking is paid parking, and you can stay there for up to three hours.
After parking the car, you can walk around the town and discover its interesting sites:
Valen Lake: The parking lot is next to the shores of the blue Valen Lake, and you can bathe in the cool lake water, go on a boat ride or enjoy the atmosphere and views.
When you enter the city streets you will discover the old town of Weesen, a beautiful historical area with well-preserved medieval buildings, narrow streets and charming squares. It is the perfect place to travel and soak up the local history and culture.
You can also have lunch at one of the recommended restaurants in the town:
Trattoria Walensee: A Swiss restaurant, where you can find schnitzel, pizzas and other excellent dishes.
Restaurant address: Hauptstrasse 27, 8872 Weesen.
Opening hours: 11:00-22:00.
The mountain slide FLOOMZER summer toboggan run
After the visit to the town of Weesen and lunch, you will continue to an experience full of adrenaline and fun. The drive to the slide parking lot will take about 40 minutes and is full of beautiful and green landscapes.
When you get to the parking lot, you will buy tickets for alpine slides, which are mountain slides that go down the mountain. After parking, you will board a 4-seater chair train that will take you to the beginning of the track, from where you will go down a 2 km long slide track.
Address of the slide parking lot: Molseralpstrasse 9, 8898 Flums.
Link to parking on Google Maps
Opening hours: every day between 10:00 and 16:45.
Slide ticket price: adult - 14.5 Swiss francs, child up to 17 years old - 12.5 Swiss francs.
Link to the website of the slides
Evening entertainment - the town of Bad Ragaz and baths:
After spending time on the slides, you will drive about half an hour to the town Bad Ragaz, which is located in the Heideland region, the region that inspired the children's story Heidi the Mountaineer. You can wander among the magical village houses and among the pleasant shops in the town.
In town, finish your evening atTamina Therme Spa, a thermal spa known for its healing thermal waters that come from a nearby water channel. The water is at a temperature of 36.5 degrees Celsius and is rich in minerals, which makes it perfect for health and relaxation treatments.
In the baths complex you will find a variety of indoor and outdoor pools filled with thermal water, alongside a variety of saunas, steam baths and more.
For an additional fee, you can order massages and other health treatments.
Address of the baths: Hans Albrecht-Strasse, 7310 Bad Ragaz.
There is paid parking in the baths.
Opening hours of the baths: 8:00-22:00.
Prices: You can buy a ticket only for the baths, or a ticket for the world of saunas as well. With children it is recommended to buy a ticket for the baths only.
On weekends (Saturday or Sunday) a two-hour ticket costs 40 Swiss francs for an adult over 17, and 20 Swiss francs for under 17.
On mid-week days, a two-hour ticket costs 33 Swiss francs for an adult over 17, and 17 Swiss francs for those under that age.
Dinner in town:
You can have dinner in the town of Bad Ragaz where the baths are located.
Recommended restaurants in the town:
however: An Asian restaurant that serves excellent dim sum, noodles and chicken dishes.
Restaurant address: Bernhard-Simonstrasse 14, 7310 Bad Ragaz.
The restaurant is about a 5 minute walk from the baths.
Opening hours: 18:00-22:00 - closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Ristorante La Piazza: Italian restaurant with an excellent selection of pizzas
Restaurant address: Kronenpl. 4, 7310 Bad Ragaz.
The restaurant is about a 9 minute walk from the baths.
Opening hours: 17:30-22:00.
Afterwards, you will return to your accommodation, in a 45-minute drive.
Friday 30.6/XNUMX: Mount Titlis and the city of Lucerne
Welcome to one of the most beautiful days of the trip. Today is the day with the longest drive, but it is worth every kilometer you drive.
You will start the morning with a two and a half hour drive to Mount Titlis
Parking address for the cable car: Gerschnistrasse 12, 6390 Engelberg.
The cost of parking is 5 Swiss francs per day, with no time limit.
Mount Titlis (Titlis):
Mount Titlis is considered one of the popular destinations in the country, a mountain rising to a height of 3,238 meters.
The mountain contains the world's first rotating cable car, a cable car that rotates around itself during the ascent and provides spectacular panoramic views of rocks and cliffs, valleys and distant snow-covered mountain peaks.
When you arrive at the site, you will purchase tickets for the cable car, and go out to discover the mountain which is full of wonderful experiences. Pay attention to purchase a cable car ticket to the highest peak - Titlis peak.
On top of the mountain you will find a host of wonderful experiences and attractions:
TITLIS Cliff Walk: One of the highlights of the visit is the cliff walk, which starts at the highest point of the mountain, 3,041 meters above sea level, 500 meters from the ground, and it will take you to a track on a bridge suspended in the air. On the route you will pass through a glacier cave with breathtaking views of the surrounding snowy mountains. The ascent to the bridge is included in the price of the cable car.
The glacier cave: In the magical mountain you will find a turquoise ice cave, where there is a 150 meter long walking path that goes underground. Note that the temperature inside the glacier is below 0 degrees!
TITLIS GLACIER PARK: In the summer months you can find real snow at the top of the mountain, which invites you to rent skis and go on a wonderful adventure.
Hiking trails: on the summit of Mount Titlis you will find many and varied hiking trails adapted to different levels. Upon entering the website, you will receive a map (you can also request it in Hebrew/Arabic), with information about the walking routes. It is recommended to check at the entrance which routes are open due to weather conditions.
TRÜBSEE ADVENTURE: a variety of free facilities that include cute trampolines and tightrope walking, with guides accompanying the experience.
TRÜBSEE FLYER ZIPLINE: An action-packed omega where you will slide 500 meters to the mountain's lake. The omega can be done in pairs, next to each other. The price of the Omega is 12 Swiss francs for one per Omega. You can buy a ticket at the Omega box office.
SCOOTER BIKE: You can rent electric bikes with which you can go on beautiful cycling routes with a magical mountain view. The bikes can be purchased at the entrance ticket office and there they will explain to you the starting point.
Boat rental in Trübsee lake: in the mountain complex is Lake Trübsee, a beautiful lake where you can take a short cruise in rowboats. Each boat has room for up to four people, and life jackets are also provided. The boats are available for free use.
Visiting Mount Titlis (Titlis) - important information:
Cable car opening hours: 8:30-17:00. Last ascent to the cable car at 16:00 p.m.
The price of the cable car: an adult aged 16 and over - 96 Swiss francs round trip, a child up to the age of 15 will pay 48 Swiss francs round trip.
On the site you will also find restaurants and cafes where you can have lunch.
Note that it is very cold at the top, and it is recommended to have warm clothing.
The city of Luzern (Luzern):
After the visit to the top of the mountain you will start moving back to the accommodation area, stopping on the way in the magical city of Lucerne. The city of Lucerne is a 40-minute drive from Mount Titlis.
The city of Lucerne is one of the most picturesque cities in Switzerland, which is known for its amazing surroundings by the lake and its old town which has been well preserved over the centuries.
Parking in the city of Lucerne: Bahnhofparking P1+P2
Parking address: Bahnhofpl. 1, 6002 Luzern.
Parking price: between 4-6 Swiss francs for one hour, two hours - between 7 and 9 Swiss francs, three hours - between 10 and 12 francs.
The visit to the city of Lucerne began in the main street of the old town, Weggisgasse, where you will find shops, boutiques and cafes. The old city is full of beautiful narrow streets, and you can walk around the center of the magical city.
Afterwards, make your way to the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), An iconic symbol of Lucerne and one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. The bridge is particularly notable for its interior paintings depicting events from Lucerne's history, and is a great place for a family photo.
Take a short walk to the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), which is located in a small park that is worth exploring.
Next to the Lions Monument is an excellent Lebanese restaurant, Restaurant Tassnim Orient GmbH, where you can enjoy authentic Arab food.
The address of the restaurant: Zürichstrasse 36, 6004 Luzern.
Opening hours: 11:30-22:00.
and ended the visit to the magical city with a leisurely stroll along the shores of Lake Lucerne. Beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding mountains can be seen from the city's promenade.
After that, you will drive back to your accommodation, a journey that will take you about two hours.
Saturday 1.7/XNUMX: The Rhine Falls and the Coney Land amusement park
The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall):
Your day begins with a drive to the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe and one of the most popular tourist sites in Switzerland. The falls are located in the northern part of Switzerland, and are 150 meters wide and 23 meters high. The flow of water in them can reach up to 600,000 liters per second, which makes the spectacle an impressive and spectacular sight.
The falls were created about 15,000 years ago during the Ice Age, and next to the falls you will find several historic buildings, including Schloss Laffen Castle and Worth Castle, which overlook the falls and add to the beauty of the area.
The visit to the Rhine Falls is an unforgettable experience, offering a fantastic opportunity to witness the power and beauty of nature up close. This is a must see for anyone traveling in the area.
The drive to the parking lot from the apartment you are staying in takes about an hour and 20.
Name of the parking lot: Parking Lot Rheinfall
Parking address: Nohlstrasse 142, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall.
Parking price: CHF 5 for the first hour and CHF 2 for each hour thereafter.
When you reach the falls, you will go on a spectacularly beautiful cruise between the spectacular falls.
Cruise starting point: Rheinfallquai 30, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall.
The cruise departs near the parking lot.
The cruise is a half hour boat ride that will take you to see the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Falls.
The price of the cruise is 10 euros per person, and it is recommended to order tickets in advance.
Before or after the cruise, take a short walk around the walkways that surround the falls, which showcase the power of the flowing river.
The magical town of Stein am Rhein:
After the stormy cruise and when you feel that you have exhausted the area of the impressive waterfalls, you will take a short drive of about 20 minutes to the beautiful town Stone at the Rhein, which is located on the banks of the Rhine River.
In the town you will find a lively pedestrian street called Understadt And in it cafes, magical buildings, shops and restaurants. After visiting the pedestrian street, you will leave the street and find the Rhine river flowing pastorally in the old town.
Name of the parking lot: Busparkplatz Stein am Rhein – Untertor
Parking address: Charregass, 8260 Stein am Rhein.
There are two parking lots that are side by side. The parking lots are paid, and are located right at the entrance gate to the town's pedestrian street.
Restaurants in the pedestrian zone of the town:
La p'tite crêperie: A cafe that serves savory and sweet French crepes.
Cafe address: Understadt 10, 8260 Stein am Rhein.
Opening hours: Friday - Monday from 11:00 to 19:00.
Restaurant Wasserfels: A restaurant that overlooks the Rhine River that crosses the town and serves excellent Swiss food alongside pizzas, pastas and other familiar and beloved dishes.
Restaurant address: Schiffländi 8, 8260 Stein am Rhein.
Opening hours: 9:30-21:30.
Amusement park Conny-Land:
The last site for your day full of experiences is the amusement park Coney Land, which is a 25-minute drive from the town of Stein am Rhein .
Coneyland is the largest amusement park in Switzerland, and is especially recommended for families with children.
The park includes a variety of attractions, such as roller coasters, a pirate ship, colliding cars and a multi-dimensional cinema along with other facilities that create an experience full of adrenaline. One of the highlights of Coney-Land is the park's animal shows, shows where you can watch sea lions or dolphins performing stunts and tricks.
Connyland Park Address: Connylandstrasse 1, 8564 Wäldi.
Entrance price: 31 Swiss francs for an adult, 27 francs for a child up to the age of 14.
Tickets can be bought on the spot.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. The park is closed on Monday-Tuesday!.
In the park you will also find food complexes and restaurants where you can enjoy dinner.
After visiting the park, you will return back to your accommodation, a drive of about an hour and twenty minutes.
Sunday 2.7: mountain slides, tour of the chocolate factory and the city of St. Gallen:
You will start the morning with a 45-minute drive north to the Kronberg Bobbahn, an alpine slide that offers a wonderful ride with a beautiful view of the green mountains of Switzerland. The slides can be done alone or in pairs.
Ticket price: adult over 15 - 9 Swiss francs per ride, child under 15 - 6 Swiss francs per ride.
Link to the ticket booking website
(You can buy a ticket on the spot - no need to book in advance).
Opening hours: 9:00-18:00.
There is paid parking.
Parking address: St. Josefstrasse 2, 9108 Jakobsbad.
Link to Google Maps
There is also a cute ropes park and a cable car that will take you to a wonderful view.
A tour of the Maestrani's Chocolarium chocolate factory:
After the pleasant slides, you will take a 35-minute drive through mountains and villages to the Maestrani's colorful chocolate factory.
Address of the chocolate factory: Toggenburgerstrasse 41, 9230 Flawil.
Link to the tour + tasting through tickets in a safe and easy way
There is free parking on site.
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays.
Instead you can choose between two delicious and sweet tours:
familiarization tour- that will take you to get to know the chocolate world of the museum in an entertaining and colorful way on a guided tour. On the tour you will learn about the chocolate production process and of course you will get to taste the fine chocolate.
Price of the introductory tour: 18 Swiss francs for an adult, 12 Swiss francs for a child up to the age of 16.
It is recommended to book tickets in advance
Click here on the link to order tickets
Link to the tour + introduction to the chocolatier chef + tasting
Chocolate making course- If you've always dreamed of becoming a chocolatier, you can make it happen in the excellent course held by the factory's instructors. You can create milk, white or bitter chocolate, filled with fine additions such as nuts, berries or exotic spices.
The price of the workshop is 23 Swiss francs per participant.
It is recommended to book tickets in advance
Click here on the link to order the chocolate workshop
No matter which tour you choose, the experience will be delicious and sweet!.
The city of St. Gallen (St. Gallen):
After the visit to the sweet chocolate factory, you will go out for an evening out in the lively city of St. Gallen, which is a 25-minute drive from the factory.
Parking in the city center: Parkhaus Brühltor
Parking address: Torstrasse 12, 9000 St. Gallen.
After the chocolate tour you will surely be hungry for lunch, so you can start in a restaurant Sahara Located in the city center, a Middle Eastern restaurant that serves delicious oriental food.
Restaurant address: Rorschacher Str. 53, 9000 St. Gallen.
Opening hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00. Closed on Mondays.
From there, start exploring the city's sites. Your first stop will be Abbey of Saint Gall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains an amazing cathedral and library.
You can get an impression of the building from the outside, or go in and explore it.
Address of the monastery: Klosterhof 6B, 9000 St. Gallen.
Afterwards, take a leisurely stroll through the old town. View the beautiful wooden houses, walk the narrow streets and shop in the city's boutiques. Don't miss the Marktgasse street and the Multergasse pedestrian street, which are filled with brand stores and boutique stores alongside cafes and restaurants.
After spending time in the lively city, you will return back to your accommodation, about an hour's drive.
Monday 3.7/XNUMX: Tor waterfall, the summit of Mount Santis and the city of Appenzell
Thurwasserfälle:
You will start the morning with a short drive of about 5 minutes to the center of the town where you are staying, the town of Alt St. Johann, where you will take a short route to a beautiful waterfall.
The route leaves from the heart of the town, and it takes about 20 minutes in each direction, until you reach a beautiful view of the magical waterfall. You can buy groceries at the supermarket in the center of the town and have a picnic on the path leading to the waterfall or at the observation side of the waterfall.
The beginning of the route on the maps: Thur waterfalls (accessible from Unterwasser village).
Link to Google Maps for the beginning of the route
The walk to the waterfall is an easy and well controlled walk.
The summit of Mount Säntis:
After you return satisfied and happy from the lovely view of the waterfall, you will go on a trip of about 30 minutes until you reach the parking lot of the cable car that will take you to the summit of Mount Santis, which many call the most beautiful mountain in Switzerland.
Name of the parking lot: Reisebus-Parkplatz der Säntis-Schwebebahn
Address: Schwägalp 692, 9107 Schwägalp.
When you arrive at the complex, after buying the tickets, you will go up in a huge cable car to the summit of Santis Mountain, the highest mountain in the area. The trip to the top is an experience in itself, when you will be exposed to spectacular views of rocks and mountains. You will reach the summit, which is at an altitude of 2,500 meters, in about 10 minutes.
From the spectacular summit you can see no less than 6 countries - France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
At the top there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view alongside a meal or a refreshing drink.
If you want, you can go on a short hike between the wonderful mountain peaks. The peak of the mountain offers several hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty and length.
There you will also find an exhibition that deals with ice and snow, an exhibition called "Ice World", where you will learn about snow crystals and glaciers.
The price of the round trip cable car: 58 Swiss francs for adults over 16 years old, 29 Swiss francs for children up to 16 years old.
Tickets can be purchased on the spot at the ticket office.
Hours of operation of the cable car: 7:30-18:00.
Note that the summit may be cold, so be prepared with warm clothing.
The city of Appenzell:
After spending time in nature, it's time to get back to city life a little, and you'll take a 25-minute drive to the magical city of Appenzell.
Parking in the city center: Carparkplatz
Parking address: Brauereipl., 9050 Rüte. Carparkplatz
The parking is paid, but it is the most affordable parking in the city.
From the parking lot, walk about 5 minutes to the town's central square, Landgemeindeplatz square , a square decorated with colorful buildings and a magical church.
From there continue to the main street of the town, Rehov Hauptgasse , where you can enjoy boutique shops, cafes and beautiful historical buildings.
Recommended restaurant in town: Sonne Appenzell restaurant.
A local Swiss restaurant where you will find a variety of authentic and delicious dishes.
Restaurant address: Landsgemeindepl. 1, 9050 Appenzell.
Opening hours: 10:00-21:00.
After visiting the town and dinner, you will return to your accommodation, a 55-minute drive.
Tuesday 4.7/XNUMX: Lake Zurich area:
The city of Rapperswil:
You will start the day with a drive of about an hour to the city of Ruppersville, a beautiful historical town located at the eastern end of Lake Zurich. In the town you will find picturesque views and many activities worth exploring.
Parking name: City Parkhaus
Parking address: Merkurstrasse 1, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona.
The visit to the town that lies on the shores of the lake began at Rappersville Castle (Rapperswil Castle). It is not necessary to go inside the castle, but come to be impressed by the charming structure that is located next to the lake.
Next to the castle you will find the Rose gardens (Rosengarten), which contain more than 15,000 types of roses that bloom in the spring and summer seasons.
Name of the gardens: Rosengarten Schlossberg Rapperswil
Next to the gardens you will also find Hirschpark Rapperswil, where deer and wild animals live, and if you are lucky you will be able to see them.
If the weather permits, you can enjoy bathing in the cool lake water, at the lake dock- Seebad Rapperswil.
A short walk in the city will lead you to the shores of the lake, where you will find a wooden bridge that provides a wonderful walk with a magical view of the blue lake. Name of the bridge: Holzbrücke Rapperswil-Hurden. Arrive at the bridge, walk on it and enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful lake.
There is also a lovely zoo in the city - Knie's Kinderzoo (not very impressive).
Before returning to the car, visit the Old City area, In the square Fischmarktplatz, and on the street Herrenberg the magical If you feel like sitting down to drink coffee or eat, you can do so in the square Engelplatz the colorful
Alpamare water park:
After visiting the city, you will return to the car, and start a short drive where you will cross the lake to the other side, to the Alpamara Water Park, a 10-minute drive away.
שעות פתיחה: 10:00-21:00
price: A ticket for 4 hours costs 46 Swiss francs for an adult over the age of 16, and 37 Swiss francs for a child up to the age of 15. You can also buy tickets for a whole day.
There is no need to book tickets in advance, you can buy them on the website.
Address of the water park: Gwattstrasse 12, 8808 Pfäffikon
There is parking on site.
Alpamare is the largest indoor water park in Europe and is a popular destination for families, offering a wide variety of attractions for both children and adults.
In the magical park you will find a total of 12 slides with a total length of 2,100 meters. Among the popular slides we can mention the Crasta Canyon (a fast and exciting slide), a pool with a flowing river where you can float and relax, and a variety of indoor and outdoor thermal baths.
For those who want to relax, the complex offers health facilities such as a sauna, hammam and massages for an additional fee. There is also a fitness center where you will find strength and aerobic equipment.
There you will find food and drink options.
The complex is considered a paradise for families with children, who can spend an entire day there.
Option: Lake Pfäffikersee:
If you finish your visit to the water park and see that there are still hours of daylight and you have more energy, you can go to discover the Pfäffikersee lake, a hidden lake that is about half an hour's drive from the water park.
Parking address at the lake: Strandbadstrasse, 8620 Wetzikon, (free parking).
It is recommended to arrive with the Google Maps link- click here!
Next to the lake you will find a variety of fun hiking trails that provide a beautiful and mysterious view around the lake. This is the perfect place to sit on the deck on the banks of the lake, and enjoy a pleasant evening.
After visiting the lake, you can return to the place of accommodation, a drive of about an hour and 10 minutes.
Dinner:
Option for restaurants near the Alpamare water park:
- Safran's Restaurant:
Mizrahit kebab restaurant (fast food), received excellent reviews.
Address: Mittlere Bahnhofstrasse 10, 8853 Lachen
A 10-minute drive from the water park
Opening hours: 10:00-23:00.
- Restaurant Zaika India
A restaurant that serves excellent traditional Indian dishes alongside a pleasant atmosphere
Address: Kantonsstrasse 37, 8807 Freienbach
A 10-minute drive from the water park
Opening hours: 17:30-23:00.
Restaurant option on the way back to the apartment:
a restaurant Waldegg: a Swiss restaurant that offers wonderful views alongside delicious local dishes.
Restaurant address: Rickenstrasse 810, 8735 St. Gallenkappel
The restaurant is on the way back even if you decide to include the Pfäffikersee lake or if you give it up.
