www.lakes-mountains.co.uk Every three years Zürich opens it’s city gates to host Züri Fنscht, Switzerlands largest public festival.
To coincide with the 2007 celebrations, tailor-made alpine specialist Lakes & Mountains Holidays offer a 4-star 9-night holiday combining the festival with a rail tour which includes the highlights of the Bernese Oberland and Lucerne departing from London on July 2nd.
After rail transfer from Zürich, guests spend 2-nights in Interlaken situated in the spectacular Bernese Oberland.
Three is an excursion to the Jungfraujoch, which at an elevation of 3,454 metres is the highest railway station in Europe. From Interlaken, there is a trip on the the Brunig Panoramic Express to Lucerne, skirting the stunning Lake Brienz, passing through stunning mountain scenery via Brunig pass and dropping into Sarner Aa valley.
An overnight stay in Lucerne allows travellers to explore one of Europe’s most charming cities at a leisurely pace, visiting historic landmarks such as Kapellbrücke, the recently restored 14th Century wooden bridge.
Next day, a boat from Lucerne across Lake Lucerne takes guests to Alpnachstad before boarding the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to reach Mt. Pilatus (2,119m), the alleged burial place of Pontius Pilate. Descent is by panoramic gondol!
Then its back to Zürich for the finale of this tour - Switzerland’s largest festival, Züri Fنscht, held once every three years. For 2-days beginning 6th July, the city is transformed into one enormous showground with acrobatic shows, open-air concerts, free-fall tower, a gigantic Ferris wheel and topped off by a lavish fireworks display |