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Family Friendly Nature Rail Trip from Zurich Airport

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Day 1: Zurich Exploration

Zurich, Switzerland

9:00AM

Visit Zurich Zoo

Start your day with a visit to Zurich Zoo, home to a variety of animals from around the world. Children will love the penguin parade and elephant enclosure.
Take a train from Zurich Airport to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main station), then switch to a tram to the zoo. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
CHF 30, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Sprüngli

Enjoy a delicious Swiss lunch at Sprüngli, a renowned confectionery offering tasty sandwiches, salads, and of course, their famous chocolates.
Walk or take a short tram ride from the zoo to the Sprüngli café in the city centre.
CHF 20, 1 hour

3:00PM

Boat Cruise on Lake Zurich

Relax on a scenic boat cruise on Lake Zurich, admiring the picturesque views of the city and the Swiss Alps in the distance.
Walk to the nearby dock at Burkliplatz and board one of the regular lake cruises.
CHF 40, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Zeughauskeller

End your day with a hearty Swiss dinner at Zeughauskeller, a historic restaurant known for its traditional Swiss dishes like rosti and fondue.
Take a tram or walk from the lake to the restaurant in the old town.
CHF 50, 2 hours
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Day 2: Lucerne Adventure

Lucerne, Switzerland

9:00AM

Mt. Pilatus Excursion

Embark on an exciting excursion to Mt. Pilatus, taking a cogwheel train to the summit for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
Take a train from Zurich to Lucerne, then a bus to Kriens, where you'll board the cogwheel train to Mt. Pilatus.
CHF 100, 5 hours

1:00PM

Picnic at Lake Lucerne

Enjoy a relaxing picnic by the shores of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the stunning Swiss scenery.
Take a bus or walk to a picturesque spot along the lake for your picnic.
CHF 15, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Old Town Lucerne

Stroll through the charming cobbled streets of Lucerne's Old Town, visit the Chapel Bridge, and discover quaint shops selling Swiss souvenirs.
Walk from the lake to the Old Town area, where you can explore on foot.
Free, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Stern Luzern

Indulge in a delicious dinner at Stern Luzern, a family-friendly restaurant offering Swiss classics and international dishes in a cosy setting.
Walk from Old Town to the restaurant located nearby.
CHF 40, 2 hours
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