a week in Switzerland Oct. 19, 2025.. Lausanne?

liz_burke

Hi, arriving a day early. can you suggest things to do in Lausanne, that are not repeated on the tour days?

and at end of tour, we have an additional day in Luzern, should we stay there or go to Zurich for the day?

many thanks,

British

Can you give an idea of your interests? Also, you could google things to see and do in those cities. We enjoyed Zurich

kfnknfzk

As mentioned, it really does depend on your interests. Lucerne is a wonderful area to just stroll around in. If Tauck does not take you, I recommend walking over to the Lion Monument. It is one of the most poignant memorials I have ever experienced.

liz_burke

Thank you, Yes I have reviewed online trip advisor. and probably 4 travel guide books i.e. Rick Steves, Fodor, Frommer. I was looking for recommendation from a Tauck traveler for something that isnt offered on the tour. We like art, gardens but its mid October so not sure how much there will be.

Goddess

In Lausanne, I enjoyed my walk up to the Cathedral Notre Dame and then down the covered stairs (Escaliers du Marche) to the town square - Place de la Palud. Eyewitness Guide has a great map of the old town.

Portolan

Since we are into trains, we spent our extra day in Lausanne taking the Golden Pass Express (https://www.gpx.swiss/en/) from Montreux (a short easy trip on the commuter line that runs along the lake) to Zweisimmen where, after a short layover, you can return to Montreux and then back to Lausanne. Very scenic and you go through Gstaad (famous for high-level economic summits). In Lucerne, we took the commuter line along the lake for a short trip to a joint station with the Mount Pilatus cog railway (steepest in the world - https://pilatus.ch/en/railway-cableways/cogwheel-railway). From the summit you can return by train or take the cable car down on the Lucerne side where we had no trouble (after some web research) connecting with a bus back to the main railroad station in Lucerne where we started. You may detect a trend here.

taxare

Please see the previous thread on the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, IMHO it was worth visiting and the lake area was pleasant. We also did a Tour by Locals private tour which covered a lot of ground in Lausanne prior to being dropped off at the museum.