Traces of Vitznau in history can be found even in the century before last (the first mention of the city dates back to 998), but only at the end of 19 in the highest light of Germany and England chose Vitsnau a place of rest. There is everything: mountain air, mild climate, in which grow figs, persimmons, chestnuts and palms, a high level of comfort
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How to get to Vitznau
From Lucerne to Vitznau (located at 25 km) can be reached in half an hour by car. In Vitznau it is possible to come and from Zurich, having overcome distance in 60 km for an hour on an autobahn. Via Vitznau, there is only one motorway: Küsnacht-Brunnen
By bus from Lucerne to Vitznau you can get by route No. 2, the cost of the trip is 7 francs.
The most romantic variant of arrival is on a passenger ship that runs in the Lucerne Lake and arrives at the river station of the city.
From the very Vitznau by the mountain railway you can get to the top of the mountain of Riga, and then change to another mountain railway and go down to Goldau.
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Vitznau hotels
Price range The Vitznau range extends from the five-star Park Hotel Vitznau, part of the prestigious Swiss Deluxe Hotels chain (room rates start at 300 CHF), and the elegant four-star Arbellasheraton Vitznauerhof, decorated in a traditional luxury style (for about the same money), to a relatively budget hotel Rigi is located in the center (3 stars, rooms from 60 CHF) and Hobby Hotel Terrasse (2 stars, rooms from 85 CHF).
For those who like to live in camping (and quite cheap) there is a hostel for 75 people and a tent camp for 160 people.
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| Park Hotel Vitznau from 54 878 rubles Vitznau Seestrasse 18 | ||
| Hotel Rigi from 5 488 rubles Vitznau Seestrasse 65 | Hotel Terrasse am See from 8,071 rubles Vitznau Bahnhofstrasse 2 | Hotel Flora Alpina from 6 844 rubles Vitznau Schibernstrasse 2 |
Cuisine and restaurants
The FloraAlpina restaurant in the hotel of the same name offers visitors refined cuisine, beautiful surroundings, a splendid view of the lake from the sun terrace and a show every evening
The Panoramic restaurant for gourmet Sens differs using only the freshest products, the experimental menu (however, there are also traditional dishes) from the chef awarded with the sign "Ku the linary opening of the year. "
One can try traditional Swiss cuisine in a cozy Riga restaurant, especially fun in the garden, surrounded by palms.
One of the city's attractions is the restaurant Rondelle - the only Vitznau building built directly in the lake . Here you will be offered not only local vegetables, fruits, meat, cheese and fish, but also dishes from almost forgotten recipes, from chestnuts and other local exotics.
After climbing the cable car or along mountain paths, it will be especially good to eat home-cooked dishes in the mountain restaurant Hinterbergen
- Take a boat ride along the picturesque Lake Lucerne
- Take a walk in the mountain meadows overgrown with edelweiss blossoms
- Dine at the old recipes at the Rondelle restaurant built directly in the lake.
- Go up on the top of the mountain of Riga on a train with the romantic name "Nostalgie."
Entertainment, sightseeing and sights Vitznau
From the sights Vitznau offers the building of the river station, several churches, the local museum of Vitznau-Riga, most of the exposition is dedicated to the mountain railways and shipping to Lake Lucerne.
During the Second World War in the rocks of Vitznau, artillery fortifications were built, as Switzerland feared the attack of a formidable neighbor - Germany. Prior to 1998, Fort Vitznau remained a classified military facility. Now the museum is open here
The main occupation for body and soul in Vitznau is walks . Around the city, along mountain meadows (where edelweiss blossom) more than a hundred comfortable walking paths are laid. On the picturesque mountain path from the city you can climb to the mountain waterfall. You can climb to the top of the mountain of Riga not only on foot, but also on the mountain railway, on the Nostalgie train, or take one of the two cable cars.
The route for the new enthusiasm of European athletes - Nordic Walking is equipped in Vitznau. You can also ride the mountains and the surrounding fields on horseback from the riding club, or take a pair of dressage lessons directly at the club. At the very lake of Luzern there is a lot of activities for anglers, water sports enthusiasts and just active tourists.
Events
For the entertainment of tourists, almost every day of the season, events take place that attract attention and allow you to make memorable photos. This is the race of old cars, and folklore evenings, and themed holidays. The annual national music festival Rigi Stubete in Vitznau attracts performers from all cantons in Switzerland. Photo by Vitsnau (6)