Planning a Trip

Getting There

The only rail line servicing Vitznau is a local alpine train connecting it to such panoramic points as Rigi-Kulm and Rigi-Kaltbad. Call tel. 0900/300-300 for rail schedules.

Buses depart for Vitznau from the Küssnacht railway station, which is reached from Lucerne by train every hour, requiring about 45 minutes, including a stopover in Weggis. Some of the buses continue to Gersau, where there's a connection to Brunne. For bus schedules and information, call tel. 041/367-67-67.

Ferries depart for Vitznau from the quays of Lucerne every hour in summer and about every 2 hours in winter. The trip takes about 1 hour. Call tel. 041/367-67-67 for more information.

If you're driving, the resort is reached by first passing through Weggis, then continuing along Route 2b south to Vitznau, a very short drive along the lake.

Visitor Information

The Vitznau Tourist Board, in the town center (tel. 041/398-00-35; www.vitznau.ch), is open November to Easter, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to noon and 1 to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to noon. From Easter to June and September to October, hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to noon and 1 to 6:30pm, and Saturday 9am to noon. During July and August the office is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to noon.