Weggis
Weggis has an exceptionally mild climate which enables the growth of multitude of Mediterranean plants such as palm trees, orchids and chestnuts. It is therefore not suprising that Weggis is often referred to as the "Riviera of Central Switzerland". The village is located approx. 30 min by car from Lucerne. Weggis was first documented in the old chronicles as early as 825. The name Weggis is of Celtic origin and literally means "Place of the Ferry People".

Mount Rigi - Panoramic Views
Tke the gondola from Weggis to Rigi-Kaltbad, then ride on the cogwheel train up to "Rigi-Kulm" from where you have a marvellous panoramic view.

Mount Pilatus - Lucerne's landmark
Lucerne's "own" mountain has so many stunning sides – and on the Golden Round Trip you experience every single one: Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Alpnachstad – the world's steepest cogwheel railway up to the Pilatus Kulm peak (2132 metres-altitude) – Alpine meadows, mountain streams, rugged cliffs and who knows, maybe even ibex, chamois, Alpine roses and gentian – breathtaking panoramic views over the lakes of Central Switzerland, not to mention the Alps – no fewer than 73 mountain peaks (you're welcome to count them) – delicious local specialities, à-la-carte      menus and choice international cuisine in the Mount Pilatus hotels and restaurants – and as the fantastic finale, the ride by aerial cableway and gondola down to Kriens, where bus Nr. 1 takes you back to Lucerne in only 15 minutes. If you prefer to do the trip the other way round, you can naturally begin the Golden Round Trip over Mount Pilatus from Kriens! This roundtrip starts and finishes at the Lucerne train station.  Taking two different ways up to the top of Mt. Pilatus makes it the “Goldene Rundfahrt”.

Hergiswil Glass Factory
individuals do not need to book in advance. Admission free (admission to the Glass Labyrinth costs CHF 7.00).  Opening times: Monday to Friday
9.00 am to 6.00 pm; Saturday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Just take a local train from the Lucerne train station to Hergiswil. You have a local train every 3-18 minutes. Just look up the departure time on the big billboard in the main hall of the station. Upon arrival in Hergiswil you will have to walk approx. 5 yards towards the lake (follow signs).Includes industrial evolution of glass making from 1817 until now and live demonstration at the factory. You can make your own glass ball at the end of the museums tour. There is a factory direct shop and a reasonable restaurant which offers delicious meals.
 
Glasi Park (next to Hergiswil Glass Factory)
The Glasi Park is a small paradise for young and old. It is open and accessible at all times. The 7-metre-high marble run, a long slide (reinforced with fiberglass), a big quartz sand pit (quartz sand is the most important raw material in glass production) and other games offer children every kind of adventure.

City Excursions
Lucerne
On of Switzerland's most popular excursion destinations, lovely Lucerne is only 50 minutes' travelling time from Weggis. The city is renowned for its attractive townscape, historic Chapel Bridge and excellent shopping facilities.