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CONTENTS 4...........................................................................Introduction 8 .................................................What is a Trotti Bike?

5 Perfect Days 10-11 ........................................................................Engelberg 12..................Emmeten-Stockhuette & Klewenalp 15....................................................Meiringen-Hasliberg 16.............................................................Morschach Stoos 19..................................................................Melchsee-Frutt

45 Summer Activities 21....................................................................................Boating 22-23..............................................Climbing: Indoors 26-27.........................................Climbing: Outdoors 28-29.........................................................................Cycling 30-31..................................................................Eating Out 32-33..........................................................................Hiking 34-35......................................................Miniature Golf 36-37..............................................Parks & Museums 38-39............................................................Playgrounds 40-41......................................................Swimming Badis 42-43...................................................Swimming Pools 44-45..........................................Zoos & Animal Parks

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INTRODUCTION Dear Reader, We are so glad that you are reading this booklet. This is the second booklet that www.livinginluzern.info has produced. The first booklet, Get Ready for Winter, was so popular that we decided that Get Ready for Summer was the logical next step. In this booklet, we have given you nearly 60 possible activities to enjoy this summer. We hope that even if you can’t do everything, you will try something new this summer that you didn’t know about before now. We also hope that you will acknowledge the companies who have paid for advertising in this booklet. The booklet is free because of their generous contribution to Living in Luzern. In particular, I’d like to thank our Strategic Partners: Business Development Lucerne, MSD, UBS, ISOCS International School of Central Switzerland and D4 Business Village Lucerne. I’d also like to thank Melanie Andres for her diligent translation and copy editing, having her on the team made a huge difference in efficiency. Lastly, there would be no booklet without the amazing contribution from Claudia Foertig, our resident expert on things to do in and around Luzern. Claudia has tested and tried EVERY SINGLE THING in this booklet and it is her knowledge and years of record keeping that have come together in print. I’m eternally grateful to Susan Williamson for the introduction to Claudia. Have a great summer, be sure to stop by the Living in Luzern website for live links to all of the things mentioned in this booklet! Joy Foster - CEO The Livingin Association

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PERFECT DAY #1 Beautiful Hiking, BBQ & Waterfall

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The Engelberg area consists of two mountains, Titlis to the right and Brunni to the left. At the end of the valley, you will find beautiful hiking trails, BBQ spots and a waterfall.

1 The Ritz on Titlis Choose one of two stunning hikes from the valley station Titlis to Gerschnialp. For a steep hike – not suitable for strollers – start to the right of the valley station. Alternatively, make your way from the left on a path that during winter serves as the sledding run and is walkable with a stroller. A stop at Restaurant GerschnialpCafé Ritz is optional. To return to the valley from Gerschnialp, rent a Trotti Bike (3.5 km) as an alternative to the cable car.

2 Dip in Lake on Titlis Take the cable car to Trübsee (2nd stop). Here you can hike around the Trübsee in one hour. Simply follow the signs for Knorrliwanderweg and read up on nutrition and exercise. This trail is suitable for strollers and you will come across four spots along the way where you can barbecue or have a picnic. Alternatively, grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants. On a very hot summer day, take a dip in the lake. But be warned, it is very cold! To complete your day, take the cable car back to Gerschnialp and why not return to the valley by Trotti Bike, if you feel adventurous. Or let the cable car take you back all the way.

TITLIS Bergbahnen Gerschnistrasse 1 6390 Engelberg Tel: 041 639 50 50 www.titlis.ch

Luftseilbahn Engelberg-Brunni AG Wydenstrasse 55 6390 Engelberg Tel: 041 639 60 60 www.brunni.ch

3 Brunni Tickling Path Take the cable car to Brunni or hike from the valley to the mountain station. If you opt for the latter, note that the trail is very steep and only suitable for experienced hikers. Starting from the mountain station, there are several beautiful, wellmarked paths. A fun thing to do is the Kitzelpfad, or tickling path. It starts at the mountain station of the Brunni chairlift and takes you around the idyllic Härzlisee (1,860 m a.s.l.), and you walk it barefoot! At Ristis children will enjoy a real water adventure with lots of water activities. A big playground is located behind the restaurant. There is also a toboggan run. Children younger than 12 years accompanied by an adult are free.

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4 End of the Valley Follow the road towards the golf course to the end. On the right hand side is a large parking lot (subject to charge). From here several beautiful hiking trails lead into the back valley. You will also find several restaurants.

TOP TIP A waterfall hidden in the forest! Starting from the parking lot at the end of the valley, cross the river, keep to the right and walk straight ahead. After a few minutes you’ll hear the waterfall. Follow the sound to the left into the forest. (That’s exactly how we found it.) There’s also a large BBQ area and an ideal picnic spot by the waterfall.

Hiking, Biking & Shooting Arrows EMMETEN-STOCKHUETTE & KLEWENALP Both destinations are reachable by various cable car operators, but located on the same mountain and also connected via hiking trails. To get to Emmeten-Stockh端tte takes a bit longer than to reach Klewenalp (via cable car from Beckenried). Both cable car operators offer ample parking spaces free of charge.

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Hike from Stockhuette to Klewenalp. When you get there about 1.5 hours later, you will find a petting zoo and a groundhog enclosure. Both mountain stations have big playgrounds. And there are several places offering accommodation. Alternatively, do this tour by mountain bike. Some stretches are very steep, so it is best to take only older children.

3D Bogenpark in Emmeten-Stockhuette: this park comprises a forest circuit where you shoot 3D animals with bow and arrow. There is an area to warm up. Targets are numbered and half way through, at No. 14, a BBQ spot invites to take a break. Only proficient archers admitted and your own equipment is required. As an alternative to returning to the valley by cable car, take a Trotti Bike.

#2 PERFECT DAY The summer season starts on May 18, 2013. Children up to age 16 accompanied by a parent or grandparent go for free with the Junior and Grandchild Card (Junior-, Enkelkarte). TOP TIP Need to brush up on your archery skills, why not stop by Strebel Bogensport in Kriens for an archery lesson or two? www.strebel-bogensport.ch They speak English! 041 210 18 28

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Adventure Trails for Kids MEIRINGEN-HASLIBERG

With trails that appeal to all levels Meiringen-Hasliberg is an ideal hiking destination. Hasliberg also offers 17 different bike routes. There are two cable cars: Wasserwendi and Reuti. Specifically created for children, the two Muggestutz Zwergenwege (dwarf paths) are an absolute family highlight. These beautiful trails are based on the story of Muggestutz, the eldest Hasli dwarf and king of dwarves, and invite children to relive his adventures.

1 Adventure Walk #1

Wasserwendi: From mid-June onwards, you can walk the Zwergenweg named “Das Haus am Bannwald”. It is filled with numerous exciting spots for children. The length of this trail is about three kilometers. Starting 100 meters below the Bergrestaurant Käserstatt, it will take you about two hours to walk via Balisalp along the Wildbach to Bannwald and finally to the station at Lischen. You will pass through high moorland, mountain pastures and fir forests. An alternative route is the MonsterTrotti that takes you from Käserstatt to Lischen.

2 Educational Path Wasserwendi: With 12 stops, this trail leads through high and low moors, teaching about the various types of moor as well as offering interesting information about the Hasliberg flora and fauna.

PERFECT DAY #3 Starting point is Käserstatt. In about two hours, you pass through diverse moorlands via Balisalp to Lischen. This trail is accessible from mid-June to late October.

3 Adventure Walk #2 Reuti: The other Zwergenweg called “Abenteuer auf dem Zwergenweg” opens from mid-June onwards. Along the way, children search for little treasures in a cave, swing high into the air on an eagle swing and learn about the dwarves. Plan about two hours to walk this fivekilometer path from Mägisalp via Gummenalp to Bidmi. The starting point is about 100 meters below the Bergrestaurant Mägisalp. The trail takes a slight downward course through mountain pastures and fir forests. An alternative is to go by trotti bike from Mägisalp to Bidmi. Bergbahnen Meiringen-Hasliberg AG 6084 Hasliberg Wasserwendi Tel: 033 550 50 50 www.meiringen-hasliberg.ch Children aged 6-15 accompanied by a parent go for free with the SBB Junior Card.

PERFECT DAY #4 Absolute Hiking Paradise MORSCHACH STOOS Morschach-Stoos-Muotathal offers simple village tours (suitable for strollers and wheel chairs), leisurely family hikes and challenging one-day mountain excursions.

1 Morschach BBQ Check out the BBQ spot and playground at Waldpark Morschach with fantastic views of Lake Lucerne. Get into shape at the Vita Parcours – a forest fitness trail – or try the ropes course, which is part of the Swiss Holiday Park (see Option 2 below) and only open from March to October. Booking required!

2 Morschach Holiday Park Swiss Holiday Park features a variety of fun activities for children including kids club, an indoor playground, a water park, bowling, miniature golf and table tennis. With BBQ facilities and several playgrounds, Tepee village “Kitchawank” is the perfect place for a birthday party. There are also indoor and outdoor swimming pools, badminton, squash and tennis courts, bowling lanes, pool and snooker tables, indoor climbing, a ropes course, a go-kart course and three restaurants. Swiss Holiday Park 6443 Morschach Tel: 041 825 50 50 www.swissholidaypark.ch

3 Swimming in Stoos Alpine Swimming Pool Stoos at Stooshorn, beautifully located on a forest clearing. Get there by cable car or hike. Stoos is open from mid-June to mid-August. Enjoy discounted entry with the Bergbahn Tageskarte “Wandern & Baden” (day pass). Several cable car services are available: Standseilbahn Schwyz-Stoos Luftseilbahn Morschach-Stoos Sesselbahn Fronalpstock Sesselbahn Klingenstock

Stoosbahnen AG Stooshorn 1 6433 Stoos Tel: 041 818 08 08 www.stoos.ch

TOP TIP With the Familientageskarte (family day pass) your children aged up to 15 go for free. You must show proof of family relations, e.g. family booklet.

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Frutt is reached via Stöckalp (by Kerns) either by cable car or by car. During the summer season, the road opens to alternating one-way traffic and you park at the village entrance. Frutt itself is a beautiful hiking destination with many gorgeous mountain lakes offering a wide choice of easy and more demanding trails adding up to 250 kilometers.

1 Hike, Fish & Trotti Bike Hike from Melchsee-Frutt to Tannalp along the lakes Melchsee and Tannensee. This wonderful trail will take about two hours and is suitable for strollers. Grab a bite to eat at Berggasthaus Tannalp or barbecue and picnic at one of numerous fireplaces en route. Between June and October you can fish for trout at the lakes, however you require a license. Half-day (from 1 pm), day and week licenses can be bought at the tourist office, at Frutt Sport & Laden and any of the hotels in Melchsee-Frutt. A vending machine at Frutt Sport & Laden sells half-day and day licenses. Instead of descending by cable car, take a Trotti Bike to Stöckalp. Trotti bikes can be rented at the mountain station Melchsee-Frutt. There are 32 bikes available. A reservation can be made under 041 669 70 60 and is required for groups. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted.

Gondelbahn Stöckalp – Melchsee-Frutt Sarnerstrasse 1, 6064 Kerns Tel: 041 669 70 60 www.melchsee-frutt.ch

2 Outdoor Climbing Park Sportklettergarten Boni is an outdoor climbing park with 150 courses covering heights of 10 to 60 meters and difficulty levels 3 to 8. Ideal for family climbing. Book a climbing training course at the tourist office Kerns: 041 669 70 60. Berg+Tal also offers training courses (see Climbing section).

PERFECT DAY #5 Summer highlight: the two Fruttli trains! They take you from Melchsee-Frutt to Tannalp, and you choose where you wish to get on or off. Route: Bergstation – Klettergarten – Kapelle – Distelboden – March – Tannendamm – Feuerstelle – Tannalp Departure times: Bergstation: 9am, 10am*, 11am, noon*, 1pm, 2pm*, 3pm, 4pm Berggasthaus Tannalp: 9:30am, 10:30am*, 11:30am, 12:30pm*, 1:30pm, 2:30pm*, 3:30pm, 4:30pm (*only when busy)

Operating period: June 15–October 20, 2013 Children aged 6–15 accompanied by a parent go for free with the SBB Junior Card.

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BOATING

Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldst채ttersees Werftestrasse 5 6002 Luzern Tel: 041 367 67 67 www.lakelucerne.ch Various cruises on Lake Lucerne including roundtrips, sunset cruises by paddle steamer, culinary and musical cruises and more.

SNG Lake-Lucerne Alpenquai 11 6005 Luzern Tel: 041 368 08 08 www.sng.ch Boat and yacht charter. Individual cruises. Small motor, sailing and pedal boats available without driverslicense. Charter stations: Schwanenplatz, Luzern Tel: 041 368 08 09 Nationalquai, Luzern Tel: 079 643 27 17 Also available with your charter: water ski and wakeboard equipment or tube. Upon request: skipper.

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: G N I B M I L C INDOORS Pilatus Indoor D4 Park 8  6039 Root-Längenbold  Tel: 041 310 02 87  www.pilatusindoor.ch Great indoor climbing gym with instructors from the Climbing School Berg+Tal. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas with snacks and drinks available.

City Boulder Nidfeldstrasse 1  6010 Kriens  Tel: 041 310 54 90 www.cityboulder.ch Bouldering does not require a climbing harness or partner and is highly recommended for children. City Boulder is part of Pilatus Indoor. OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri: Noon–10pm  Sat–Sun: 10am–6pm

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Climbing School Berg+Tal Kletterschule D4 Platz 6  6039 Root-Längenbold  Tel: 041 450 44 25

Kletterhalle Eiselin Sport Eisfeldstrasse 2a  6005 Luzern  Tel: 041 361 17 17   www.eiselinsport.ch Small indoor climbing gym with cozy atmosphere and a little bar area. The entrance is located in the underground parking lot of Swisslife Arena. OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri: 5:30pm–10pm  Sat, Sun & holidays: 10am–6pm

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: G N I B M I L C OUTDOORS Seilpark Rigi Alpenhof  6403 Küssnacht am Rigi Tel: 079 844 06 24  www.seilpark-rigi.ch Beautifully located high wire park at the Restaurant Alpenhof (also see Eating out) with a very big playground. OPENING HOURS April–October  Wed–Sun: 10am–6pm  During public summer holidays also open Tue: 10am–5pm

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Seilpark Fräkmüntegg/Pilatus Schlossweg 1  6010 Kriens/Luzern   Tel: 041 329 11 11  www.pilatus.ch Biggest rope and climbing park in Central Switzerland. Monkey trees for climbing. OPENING HOURS March 29–October 20: 10am–5pm* *5:15pm July 1–August 31

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Sursee–Aarau Distance: 32 km Level: Easy

CYCLING

Fantastic family tour in Sursee along the river Suhre, trafficfree and flat. Nice picnic spots along the way. Starting point: Park on the corner of Zeughausstrasse and Infanteriestrasse, 6210 Sursee (industrial area). From Zeughausstrasse follow the bicycle lane to the right, through the forest and via the Autobahn flyover. Continue through the forest and along the river. It is possible to bike to Aarau. Prime Ski School & Summer Activities  Dorfstrasse 34  6390 Engelberg  Tel. 0 41 637 01 55   www.prime-engelberg.ch For kids there are bike weeks and an academy offering improvement courses. Also technique, downhill and freeride courses, and guided bike tours. Furthermore, fixed rope routes, guided hiking tours and a mountain activity week for kids.

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Roundtrip Lungerer Lake Distance: 10 km Level: Easy Beautiful roundtrip around the Lungerer Lake. Starting point: Obsee near the Talstation Lungern-Schöenbühl Good to know: There’s a very nice Badi at the Lungerer Lake with surfboards, sailing boats, canoes and pedalos available for rent. Also kite surfing. Lungern Tourismus Bahnhofstraße 24 6078 Lungern Tel: 041 678 14 55 www.lungern-tourismus.ch

bike arena emmetten c/o Tourismus Emmetten Dorfstrasse 28 6376 Emmetten Tel: 041 620 15 64 www.bikearena-emmetten.ch Guided bike tours (group and private) and bike weeks for kids. Technique courses as well as rental bikes available.

Luzernâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Brunnen Distance: 40 km Level: Intermediate Scenic bike ride along Lake Lucerne. Take a lunch break at the Weggis Badi en route to KĂźssnacht am Rigi. Spend the night in Brunnen overlooking the lake and play miniature golf in the morning. Great outdoor play area for kids. Take boat back to Luzern. (Or cycle back!)

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EATING OUT Seerestaurant Belvédère Seestrasse 18 6052 Hergiswil Tel: 041 630 30 35 www.seerestaurant-belvedere.ch Restaurant with 16 Gault & Millau point rating. Fantastic food and reasonable lunch prices. Dinner is more on the formal side. Check out the nearby Glasi glass factory with a nice playground and marble run. OPENING HOURS Tue–Sat: Lunch: from 11:30am onwards Dinner: from 6pm onwards Sun & Mon: closed July & August: Tue–Sat open all day from 11:30am onwards

Alpenhof Küssnacht 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi Tel: 041 850 10 73 www.restaurant-alpenhof.ch Wonderful garden terrace with nice pavilions, good food (salad buffet, BBQ) and a big playground with many trampolines. Located next to Seilpark Rigi.

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Restaurant Opus Bahnhofstrasse 16 6003 Luzern Tel: 041 226 41 41 www.restaurant-opus.ch Very nice restaurant located in the Luzern city center with beautiful terrace on the river Reuss. Good value for money, daily menus, very friendly staff and also child-friendly (they offer coloring material for children). Restaurant Schwendelberg 6048 Horw Tel: 041 340 35 40 www.schwendelberg.com Very good restaurant serving traditional Swiss cuisine. Spectacular mountain and lake views from the terrace and adjacent playground.

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HIKING Seebodenalp/Rigi 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi www.seebodenalp.ch www.luftseilbahnseebodenalp.ch Drive to Seebodenalp (follow the signs in Küssnacht a. R.) or take the cable car Rigi-Seebodenalp.

Erlebnisluftseilbahn Dallenwil-Wirzweli AG Wiesenbergstrasse 25 6383 Dallenwil Tel: 041 628 23 94 www.wirzweli.ch Good tip: Very nice trail from valley to mountain station (1.5 hours) where you’ll find a playground (see Playground section), owl path and several different restaurants.

Lots of hiking and panorama trails. Head to Kaltbad, uphill but with one of the best lake and mountain views (as seen here). Try Restaurant Hotel Seebodenalp or Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg. PILATUS-BAHNEN AG Schlossweg 1 6010 Kriens/Lucerne Tel +41 (0)41 329 11 11 www.pilatus.ch/en Trails from valley station Kriens to Krienseregg (1.25 hrs) and on to Frägmüntegg (1.5 hrs). Big playground, BBQ spot and restaurant at Krienseregg. Short easy trails around Drachenmoor at Krienseregg, perfect for families with children and strollers. Educational flower trail at Pilatus Kulm.

Sattel Hochstuckli 6417 Sattel Tel: 041 836 80 80 www.sattel-hochstuckli.ch Beautiful trails featuring amazing panoramic views, rope bridge, summer toboggan run, bouncy castle, several restaurants and sky dining in a cable car.

Bürgenstock Resort 6363 Obbürgen Tel: 041 612 90 10 www.buergenstock.ch

ECHO Trails 079 917 68 73 www.echo-trails.com Expat René Welti runs ECHOTrails, a wonderful company which does guided day walks, hikes, bike tours and events all in English!

Beautiful hiking and walking trails. Try Felsenweg to Hammetschwandlift (Europe’s highest outdoor lift), with several nice restaurants. Hotels and Bürgenstockbahn are closed as the resort is undergoing renovation until the summer of 2015. However, most restaurants are open and trails accessible. Parking is well signposted despite the construction site.

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F L O G E R U T A I N I M Minigolf Kaltbad Rigi Rigi-Sport-Kiosk  Casa Margherita  6356 Rigi Kaltbad  Tel: 041 397 16 82 www.rigi.ch Minigolf course with panoramic lake and mountain views situated in the Parkwald woodlands only a few minutes’ walk from Rigi Kaltbad station. Golf clubs and balls available from Rigi Sport, Rigi Kaltbad. Open: 9am– 5:30pm.

Minigolf Lido Lidostrasse 6006 Luzern Tel: 041 370 26 06 www.minigolf-lido.ch The local minigolf course across from the Lido. OPENING HOURS March–October Daily: 9am–11pm

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Minigolf Seehotel Waldstätterhof  Waldstätterquai 6  6440 Brunnen  Tel: 041 825 06 06  www.waldstaetterhof.ch

Minigolf Trumpf Buur Im Erholungsgebiet Riedholz  6030 Ebikon  Tel: 041 440 62 52 www.trumpf-buur.ch Minigolf course located within the recreational area Riedholz in Ebikon comprising a large playground, an enclosure with goats, ponies, donkeys, rabbits and chicken. A very large restaurant with garden terrace can seat up to 130 guests. OPENING HOURS Sun–Wed: 9am–11pm Fri–Sat: 9am–0:30am Thu: closed

The appeal of this 18-hole course is the diversity of hole characteristics combined with fantastic lake and mountian views. Food and snacks are available at the adjacent self-service restaurant.

Minigolf-Anlage Felmis Kastanienbaumstrasse 88  6048 Horw Tel: 041 340 20 44 www.minigolf-horw.ch Beautifully located minigolf course opposite Hotel Felmis. OPENING HOURS April–October Mon–Fri: 2pm–10pm Sat–Sun: 10am–10pm

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PARKS & MUSEUMS

Richard Wagner Museum Richard Wagner Weg 27 6005 Luzern Tel: 0 41 360 23 70 Swiss Open-Air Museum Ballenberg Entrance East (Ost) 3856 Brienzwiler Tel: 033 952 10 30 Info-line: 033 952 1040 www.ballenberg.ch On display are houses from all regions of Switzerland demonstrating local crafts like cheese making, weaving, wood carving and more. The closest entrance (of two) coming from Luzern is Ballenberg Ost (East).

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This museum is the former home of opera composer Richard Wagner. There is a lovely cafe overlooking Lake Lucerne. Chamber Music is played on Sundays from the end of May until the end of June at 11am. OPENING HOURS Museum: Tue–Sun: 10am–12noon and 2pm–5pm Summer Cafe: Mid-April–October

Park Seleger Moor Seleger-Moor-Strasse  8911 Rifferswil  Tel: 044 764 11 19 www.selegermoor.ch Beautiful marsh land park exhibiting flowers and plants, featuring small garden restaurant and plants for sale. OPENING HOURS March 1–April 19 Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm Sat: 8am–12noon April 20–July 31 Mon–Sun: 8am–7pm August 1–October 31 Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm Sat: 8am–12noon

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PLAYGROUNDS Schloss Meggenhorn  Meggenhornstrasse  6045 Meggen  Tel: 041 377 11 61  www.luzern.com/de/spielplatzmeggenhorn Beautifully located playground with adjacent barn with cows, pigs, chicken and rabbits as well as a goat enclosure. Picnic tables and bathroom available.

Wirzweli-Zauberland Wiesenbergstrasse 25 6383 Dallenwil Tel: 041 628 23 94 www.wirzweli.ch This big adventure playground is located on the mountain and comprises BBQ facilities, a little zoo, a small summer toboggan run, nice hiking trails and an owl path. Guided pony rides available on weekends.

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Chärnsmatt Bertiswilstrasse 40 6023 Rothenburg Tel: 041 280 34 34 www.liliputbahn-chaernsmatt.ch PILU-Land Krienseregg Schlossweg 1 6010 Kriens/Luzern Tel: 041 329 11 11 www.pilatus.ch Very big playground with BBQ facilities, restaurant and nice hiking trails around the Pilatus marshland, located on the mountain. If you take the cable car from Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg you can also do: – Pilatus tubing – The longest summer toboggan run in Switzerland – Climbing park (see “outdoor climbing” )

Big playground, mini railway and restaurant located on the premises of Hotel Restaurant Chärnsmatt.

Lido Lidostrasse 6a 6006 Luzern Tel: 041 370 38 06 www.lido-luzern.ch Big lakeside playground that is part of Strandbad Lido. Drinks and snacks available at a kiosk and restaurant. (Note that from midMay to early October, you have to pay an entry fee.)

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S I D A B G N I SWIMM Lido Lidostrasse 6a 6006 Luzern Tel: 041 370 38 06 www.lido-luzern.ch Very recommended for families. Comprises big beach area, swimming and paddling pools, restaurant, kiosk, big playground and beach volleyball area.

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OPENING HOURS May & September: Daily: 10am–7pm June, July & August: Daily: 9am–8pm* *9pm on Fri & Sat

Tribschen Warteggstrasse 6005 Luzern Tel: 041 360 45 67 Great for families with a lawn for sunbathing, paddling pool, playground, beach volleyball, ping pong and tabletop football. Canoes and open-air yoga courses available too. OPENING HOURS From mid-May: Daily: 10am–7pm June: Daily: 9am–8pm July & August: Daily: 9am–9pm Until mid-September: Daily: 10am–7 pm

Badi Meggen Seestrasse 6045 Meggen Tel: 041 377 26 50 www.badimeggen.ch Charming, small Badi. With shallow water great for little kids. Kiosk and bistro, ping pong and tabletop football.

Strandbad Sachseln Seeweg 4 6072 Sachseln Tel: 041 660 24 22 or 079 344 90 94 The most beautiful place on Sarnersee is this idyllic lakeside badi. Boasting unique sandy beaches, it is especially suitable for small children. OPENING HOURS Daily: 10am–7pm

OPENING HOURS May & September: Daily: 10am*–7pm *Mondays from noon June, July & August: Daily: 9am–7pm

S L O O P G N I M SWIM Waldschwimmbad Zimmeregg Schwimmbadstrasse/ Zimmereggstrasse 6014 Luzern-Littau Tel: 041 250 57 33 www.badi-info.ch/lu/littau.html Small outdoor pool in Littau hidden away in the forest. Facilities for beach volleyball, football, badminton, boccia and ping pong, as well as a playground, BBQ facilities and a restaurant and kiosk. Note: from the parking area, a steep path leads to the swimming pool entrance. OPENING HOURS Mid-Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;mid-September Daily: 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm Parkbad Kleinfeld Horwerstrasse 24 6010 Kriens Tel: 041 311 28 43 www.kriens.ch

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Open air pool with nice playground and view onto Pilatus. Several pools including a natural pool without chlorine and a

Schwimmbad Mooshüsli Mooshüslistrasse 41 6032 Emmen Tel: 041 268 64 00 www.mooshuesli.ch Largest open air pool in Luzern comprising two children pools with a big waterslide, diving, competition and paddling pools. Big garden area with playground and kiosk.

splash park for kids. Snacks available at kiosk.

OPENING HOURS Mon & Wed: 8am–8:45pm Tue & Thu: 6:30am–8:45pm Fri: 8am–9:45pm Sat: 8am–4.45pm Sun: 9am–4:45pm

OPENING HOURS Mon: 11am–8pm Tue–Sun: 9am–8pm Opening hours might vary depending on weather conditions. Call 041 311 28 38 to make sure.

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A P L A M I N A & ZOOS Tierpark Goldau  Parkstrasse 40  6410 Goldau Tel. 041 859 06 06   www.tierpark.ch Very good guided tours in English, big playgrounds, restaurant and several BBQ and picnic areas. Tip: Great spot for birthday parties! OPENING HOURS April 1–October 31  Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm  Sat & Sun: 9am–7pm Wildnispark Zürich  Wildparkstrasse  8135 Langnau am Albis  Tel: 044 722 55 22  www.wildnispark.ch One of Switzerland’s biggest and oldest wildlife parks with native species such as deer, wild boars, groundhogs. Also features a restaurant and playground. OPENING HOURS 365 days, around the clock (for most enclosures)

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Tonis Zoo  Holzhüsern  6023 Rothenburg  Tel:041 280 40 50  www.toniszoo.ch Very small zoo with a little playground and a restaurant. OPENING HOURS April–October  Daily: 9am–6pm

Knies Kinderzoo Rapperswil  Oberseestrasse  8640 Rapperswil  Tel: 055 220 67 60  www.knieskinderzoo.ch Small zoo that is part of Circus Knie with a fantastic sea lion show and a big playground. Kids can pet the giraffes! OPENING HOURS March 9–October 31  Daily: 9am–to 6pm

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PRINT & WEB RESOURCES PRINT RESOURCES: Lots of information is available at the Luzern Tourist Info at the Central Station Luzern. LUZERN Tourist Info Luzern Tourismus AG Tourist Information Zentralstrasse 5 6002 Luzern Tel: 041 227 17 17 Fax: 041 227 17 20 Email: luzern@luzern.org WEB RESOURCES: www.myswitzerland.ch Official website of Swiss tourism. Extensive information on everything in Switzerland. There are special summer brochures on the website that you can download. www.lucerne.com Information on Luzern and the Luzern region. Under the section Sports & Leisure you will find detailed information on recreational activities.

www.veloland.ch Information on biking, hiking, inline skating and canoeing. www.gruxa.ch Special website on hiking/walks in Zug containing also information on trails around Luzern. www.ausflugsziele.ch Specializes on excursions in Switzerland. Sorted into regions and into summer and winter activities with many informationloaded subcategories. www.bergfex.ch Specializes on mountain activities – summer and winter – covering Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Slovenia. www.badi-info.ch/schwimmbad.html#lu This website is only in German, but gives a very good overview on swimming in Luzern.

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