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Page 1: Activities for groups · from the ice rink and with instruction from the professionals from Sculptura Snow and Events, everyone in the team can become an artist. Other group events

Activities for groups

Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

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Welcome to lucerne

cooperAtion luzern convention BureAu / BucHer events

Whatever the occasion – private party or corporate away-day –

there are many excellent reasons for holding your event in the

Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region. The unique charms of Lucerne

City, the fabulous scenery, the mountains and the lake – all this

combines with exceptional venues and locations to provide a

fitting foundation for successful events and out-of-the-ordinary

side programmes. This brochure contains a wealth of great ideas

for activities.

Luzern Tourismus | Luzern Convention Bureau

Bahnhofstrasse 3 | CH-6002 Lucerne

Phone +41 41 227 17 07

[email protected] | www.luzern.com/business

Bucher Travel Inc. (DMC/PCO)

Pilatusstrasse 27 | CH-6036 Dierikon/Lucerne

Phone +41 41 418 55 44 | Fax +41 41 418 55 00

[email protected] | www.buchertravel.ch

Luzern Convention Bureau (LCB)

The LCB is the meeting and conference arm of

Luzern Tourismus AG with responsibility for

seminars, congresses and so forth. The following

services are available free-of-charge.

Main services

• Advice and provision of ideas during the event

planning stage

• Compiling information material for your attendees

• Providing staff support for site inspections

• Free handling of small-scale events

• Support for the preparation of bid documents

Terms

All the services provided by the LCB are free-of-

charge and no commissions are levied in the case of

hotel bookings.

The LCB’s involvement could include the

following:

• Provision of advice and programming ideas for

your event

• Provision of quotes for small-scale events or for

when only one service partner is involved. The

LCB does not quote for side programmes; it only

provides suggestions.

Bucher Events (DMC/PCO)

In its choice of preferred partner, the LCB deliber-

ately opted for a long-standing and well-established

company based in Lucerne. Not only does Bucher

have extensive knowledge of the destination, it also

offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialist

services through its four sub-agencies bucher-

events, bucherincoming, bucherbus and

bucherreisen.

Main services

• Overall coordination of events

• Attendee administration at conferences

• Hotel procurement and reservation

• Customised online reservations tool

for conferences and events

• Event concepts / artist procurement

• Transport concepts

Terms

• The basic quote is free-of-charge. The terms in

respect of hotels are equivalent to those for direct

reservation

• A management fee is agreed in advance of

detailed event concepts / side programmes

The involvement of bucherevents could include

the following:

• Compilation of quotes for tailored and major

events from a number of service providers

• Provision of a single point of contact for the

organisation and realisation of the event

• Round-the-clock service

When it comes to organising your event, Lucerne has a wide range of options – we are

keen to tailor our solutions to your requirements. That is why we are pleased to present the

services of the Luzern Convention Bureau (LCB) and Bucher Travel (LCB partner). Choose

the best organisers for your next event in Lucerne:

Lucerne

ParisFrankfurt

GERMANY Munich

Zurich

Basel

LucerneBerne

Interlaken

Geneva Lugano

AUSTRIA

FRANCE

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Andermatt

Entlebuch

Sursee

Weggis

Vitznau

Einsiedeln

Pilatus

Rigi

Engelberg/Titlis

Stanserhorn

Lucerne

Schwyz

SarnenAltdorf

Stans

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contentsAction-packed activities 5 – 11

City-based activities 12 – 16

Guided city tours 17 – 18

Culture-based activities 19 – 23

Nature-based activities 24 – 28

Partners 29

Factory visits 30

Lucerne Tourism, Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Lucerne Phone +41 (0)41 227 17 17 | [email protected]

Photographs / image rights: Beat Brechbühl | Elge Kenneweg | Mattias Nutt | Christian Perret | Ivo Scholz | Urs Wyss | Lucerne Tourism

Material printed using climate-neutral process with eco inks and FSC-certified paper

The Switzerland Tourism quality-assurance pro-gramme promotes the development and mainte-nance of quality standards in businesses operating in the tourist industry

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Action-pAcked Activities

Lucerne

Schwyz

Uri

Nidwalden

Obwalden

Pilatus

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E-bike FLYER Gourmet Tour – Napf RegionHosts in the Willisau area of the Napf region offer typical regional hospitality featuring good food. This e-bike tour starts in the historic little town of Willisau and heads for Hüswil. The Gasthof Engel/Sindang Reret offers an exclusive Asian-style starter. The tour then continues to Grossdietwil and the historic Gasthaus Löwen, where a gourmet lunch is served. Traditional farmhouses and delightful views characterise the ride to Ebersecken, where a further culi-nary highpoint in the form of the dessert is served at the Landgasthof Sonne.

Snow SculptingLucerne’s Eiszentrum offers winter-based group activities right at the heart of the city. Snow sculpting calls for creativity and team spirit. Using snow from the ice rink and with instruction from the professionals from Sculptura Snow and Events, everyone in the team can become an artist. Other group events at the Eiszentrum include curling, ice-hockey and team parties on runners. Food and drink can be organised to accompany all the activities, from an aperitif on the ice to evening meals in the NICE Restaurant & Lounge.

tabevents – Digital Paper ChaseThe traditional paper chase was yesterday’s thing. Today, Lucerne is explored via a multi award-winning interactive team event. Using tablets, PCs, satellite navigation and the mobile internet, the city can be explored using the very latest gadgets. The voyage of discovery calls for creativity, teamwork and strategy. Thanks to real-time communication and a host of exciting challenges, this event format is an unforgettable experience at any time of the year.

Fishing on the FarmSpielhofer Fischer AG in the idyllic Seetal region operates two well-arranged angling ponds. There is no charge for use of the equipment. Experts are on hand with tips and tricks on how to catch fish. The trout are gutted and filleted on request and can be taken home. Attractive barbecue points are available for relaxing meals. A little restaurant is on hand where the self-caught and barbecued trout can be consumed with side-dishes followed by a dessert.

Hornussen for FunHornussen is a team sport in which team strength can be preferable to individual prowess. The straightforward rules make this sport suitable for all ages; as a game, success is defined largely by the enthusiasm of the individual players. This fun version of hornussen is ideal for company away-days and club/family excursions. Following an introduction to this traditional Swiss sport, the highly enjoyable activity lasts roughly two hours.

Caution Digger! Building ChallengeWhere childhood dreams come true. Participants experience entertaining moments as they form building teams. Highlights: skills test with a real me-chanical digger, erecting shuttering with reinforcement, builder’s breakfast, fun with connecting wastewater pipes, etc. This activity is suitable for cor-porate away-days, team/club excursions, school trips and private events.

Crime Thriller Role Play in LucerneThe police are already on the scene of the crime. Each of those present is under suspicion of the murder of Alfred Osterwald. Which group will be the first to solve the riddle of the mysterious death?A thrilling story in which the participants are part of the action: they detect, interrogate and review. But can they find the killer?

swissporarena Team ChallengeWhoever is taking part in the activity, everyone is treated like a champion in the swissporarena. The swissporarena and its partner Impuls Event organise tailored activities which are fun, competitive and agility- dependent. On the hallowed pitch of FC Luzern, these include dribbling and goal scoring skills.

HG Hergiswil Stephan Minder Opfersei 6133 Hergiswil am Napf Mobile +41 (0)79 666 52 58 [email protected] www.hghergiswil.ch

Campus Sursee Seminarzentrum Postfach 487 6210 Sursee Phone +41 (0)41 926 26 26 [email protected]

SwissLocalTravel GmbH Bahnhofstrasse 37 6210 Sursee Phone +41 (0)41 552 06 33 [email protected] www.swisslocaltravel.ch

swissporarena events ag Horwerstrasse 91 Postfach 2718 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 317 09 09 [email protected] www.swissporarena.ch

Willisau Tourism Hauptgasse 10 6130 Willisau Phone +41 (0)41 970 26 66 [email protected] www.willisau-tourismus.ch

Regionales Eiszentrum Luzern Eisfeldstrasse 2 6005 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 362 11 00 [email protected] www.eiszentrum.ch

Tab Events GmbH Münchensteinerstrasse 274 4053 Basel Phone +41 (0)61 321 50 00 [email protected] www.tabevents.ch

Spielhofer Fisch AG Forellenhof Ludiswil 6027 Römerswil Phone +41 (0)41 910 17 89 [email protected] www.fishing-on-the-farm.ch

April – September

6 – 50 persons

up to 20 persons CHF 25 per person | 21+ persons CHF 20 per person

on request, April – October, Wednesday – Sunday

min. 6 persons

from CHF 110 per person

all year round regardless of weather

15 – 160 persons

from CHF 55 per person, depending on activity and group size

October – March

min. 8 persons

from CHF 640 for 8 persons

all year round

8 – 30 persons

from CHF 45 per person

all year round / from 2 hours

20 – 1000 persons

price on request, from CHF 89 per person depending on size of group

March – October

min. 40 persons

CHF 120 per person

1 March – 31 October, Zur Munteren Forelle restaurant: open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am; open all week for groups of 10 or more

max. 35 persons

prices on request

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

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Mountain Stream ClimbingThis activity involves discovering the wild ravines of a mountain stream. The group accepts the challenge of following the watercourse from bottom to top, using ropes where necessary – a unique nature-based experience. Following the handing-out of equipment, we make our way to the setting-off point. Equipped with helmets, grippy gloves and ropes we follow the watercourse upwards; this takes a degree of skill. Inaccessible scenery, wild ravines and rock formations are all part of the experience. Coffee break on the way.

Smuggler TrailThe Uri crystal treasure has been stolen and is said to have been smuggled to the palace of a Venetian mafia boss. Who can stop the two bandits and recover the stolen booty? Fun and excitement are guaranteed on this modern-day version of the paper chase through Andermatt!

Alpine Fun at KlewenalpAlpine fun and fry-your-own-food at Klewenalp – non-stop entertainment complete with plunging views of Lake Lucerne! Central Switzerland’s longest aerial cableway brings you all the way up from Beckenried to Klewenalp, where you take part in five competitive disciplines: tree trunk sawing, milking, wheelbarrow racing, boot throwing and a fifth “wildcard” discipline. You can also prepare your own mouth-watering fry-up at the Panorama guest house: you’re given a frying pan so you can cook your own meat the way you like it, with a choice of meats, salads and hot side-dishes.

Farmers Golf Physical exercise, competition and a wealth of fun: a wooden clog attached to a stick, a large ball, a farmer’s field and ten holes with flags: Switzer-land’s first-ever farmers golf course was set up in 2013 on the Zebuhof farm in Lauerz, Canton Schwyz; it occupies some six hectares of farmland. The rules are simple and the game, which is great fun, involves two teams of up to five players each.

Moped Tours – The RevivalStarting the engine generates a little tremor of excitement. Feel the wind in your face at all of 30 km/h! Cruising as a group, feel free and happy, remembering what it was like to be young. Adventure, here we come: participants ride through glorious countryside, do some local sightsee-ing and combine the trip with a stopover at a restaurant or a picnic at a barbecue spot.

Action KartingOutdoor karting using electric go-karts at the Swiss Holiday Park. These electric karts are powered by climate-friendly renewable hydro electricity and offer thrilling moments. The race track can be reserved for the event. Also available are attractive group packages including post-race drinks and a barbecue in the forest park.

Hölloch – Giant Cave SystemExperience the Hölloch adventure: exciting, motivating, memorable! A chance to treat yourself to some relaxing time away from the outside world in a setting full of intense sensations. In one of the world’s largest (200 km) cave systems, discover the awe-inspiring effects that underground water has been exerting for a million years. The activity includes qualified cave guides (Höh-lenführer SSH), helmets with lamps, wellington boots, caving gloves, caving overalls, a candlelit aperitif with musical accompaniment and a certificate.

Tell RallyeThe participants form teams to undertake tricky tasks and team games which call for communication, teamwork and coordination. Exciting times are guaranteed with activities such as summer skiing, sleuthing trails, wheelbarrow racing and boot throwing. The winning team is amply rewarded!

event & more Löberenstrasse 24 6300 Zug Phone +41 (0)41 748 02 90 [email protected] www.event-more.ch

Swiss Holiday Park Dorfstrasse 10 6443 Morschach Phone +41 (0)41 825 50 50 [email protected] www.swissholidaypark.ch

Trekking Team AG Hölloch Höhlen Lützelaustrasse 48 6353 Weggis Phone +41 (0)41 390 40 40 [email protected] www.trekking.ch

Uri Tourismus AG Schützengasse 11 6460 Altdorf Phone +41 (0)41 874 80 00 [email protected] www.uri.info

erlebnis illgau GmbH Lindenmatt 7 6434 Illgau Phone +41 (0)41 830 05 05 [email protected] www.erlebnis-illgau.ch

Ferienregion Andermatt Tourist Info Phone +41 (0)41 888 71 00 [email protected] www.andermatt.ch

Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG Kirchweg 27 6375 Beckenried Phone 41 (0)41 624 66 00 [email protected] www.klewenalp.ch

Familie Bürgi-Schelbert Bergstrasse 12 6424 Lauerz Phone +41 (0)41 811 18 56 [email protected] www.meetinghof.ch

March – November

min. 4 persons

day tour CHF 95 per person, after-work tour CHF 65 per person

April – October

min. 5 persons

CHF 80 per person

April – October

min. 10 persons

CHF 19 per person

Mid-June – mid-October

no limit

CHF 19 (adults), CHF 9 (children)

all year round, on request

min. 6 persons

CHF 165 per person, or CHF 240 with team-building elements and outdoor trainers

during the summer season

up to 100 persons

CHF 300 - CHF 400 package price, according to the number of personsmore than 51 persons on request / Fry-your-own-food from CHF 60 per person

May – October

min. 30 persons, smaller groups on request

CHF 97 per person

May – October

2 – 60 persons

CHF 15 (adults), CHF 10 (children 6–12)

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

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Bike Arena EmmettenIn the Natural Bike Park, beginners and advanced bikers alike tackle a circular course involving 30 challenges with varying degrees of difficulty. The modular approach allows events to be tailored to the particular group participants. It means a package can be put together regardless of budget and time. The Bike Arena offers customised programmes to suit every group and requirement.

Fassduigäli RacingGreat excitement and fun, enduring memories, thrills and spills:Fassduigäli racing is perfect for groups, clubs or companies. Requiring good mountain or winter boots, the “skis” (fashioned from barrel staves) are attached to the feet, after which the parallel slalom can start. This is no walk in the park, since skiing on these contraptions is a challenge. An aperitif can be laid on by prior arrangement.

Rent-a-SnowmobileHuge fun: this circular course is cordoned off and features rented electric snowmobiles. Drifting or jetting around the narrow bends requires physical effort – perfect for finding one’s limits. The unique snowXpark is the high-light of any team away-day in winter. Groups can hire several vehicles and share them amongst the participants during the rental period (1/2 h – 3 h).

Quad Biking – Fun For AllPut on the gear, receive instruction, ride onto the course – then it’s all sys-tems go on the quads. The tour guides accompany the groups on an easy-going, scenic tour offering fabulous views of mountains and lake. The tours are conceived for up to 26 persons; complementary event programmes are offered for larger groups. Multi-day tours can be organised by prior arrangement, or the quads can be brought to the customer.

Raft BuildingWith the appropriate materials, creativity and skill – and teamwork – anyone can make a viable, floating raft. The ultimate test takes place on the water. Raft building is a great outdoor activity in the fresh air.

Exclusive Sailing EventsForget the daily routine for a few hours as the focus is on the natural elements of water, wave and wind! go sailing offers sailing events for companies, team events in the form of team-building seminars, and organised events for clubs and private individuals. These unique, tailored organised events leave a lasting impression on participants.

Pilatus Rope ParkClose to Lucerne and easy to access is the Pilatus, the perfect mountain destination for fans of the great outdoors, families, schools, companies and clubs. The 30-minute trip on the panoramic gondola cars provides an opportunity to enjoy the glorious views, while thrills and spills in Central Switzerland’s largest rope park await at Fräkmüntegg. It offers ten trails with varying degrees of difficulty. The jump from the Powerfan – the 20-metre freefall adventure – is a particular thrill.

Grouse ChallengeWhether shooting grouse, tins in the forest or clay pigeons on the high seas, the shooting gallery/cinema offers plenty of fun and action. The laser shooting gallery caters for fun and training in all weather and the choice of computer animation is a guarantee of enjoyment.

Kanuzentrum am Vierwald-stättersee GmbH Unterdorfstrasse 21 6055 Alpnach Dorf Phone +41 (0)41 670 30 05 [email protected] www.kanuzentrum.ch

go sailing c/o Segelschule Stansstad GmbH 6362 Stansstad [email protected] www.go-sailing.ch

Pilatus-Bahnen AG Schlossweg 1 6010 Kriens Phone +41 (0)41 329 11 11 [email protected] www.pilatus.ch

Brünig Indoor Walchistrasse 30 6078 Lungern Phone +41 (0)41 679 70 00 [email protected] www.bruenigindoor.ch

Tourismus Emmetten Bike arena Emmetten Dorfstrasse 28 6376 Emmetten Phone +41 (0)41 620 15 64 Mobile +41 (0)79 764 21 45 [email protected] www.bikearena-emmetten.ch

Sportbahnen Melchsee-Frutt Sarnerstrasse 1 6064 Kerns Phone +41 (0)41 669 70 60 [email protected] www.melchsee-frutt.ch

snowXpark Engelberg Titlis / Trübsee 6390 Engelberg Phone +41 (0)79 822 53 79 [email protected] www.snowXpark.ch

Eventcenter Seelisberg AG Verkehrssicherheitszentrum Laui 1 6377 Seelisberg Phone +41 (0)41 825 11 22 [email protected] www.eventseelisberg.ch

on request, May – September / approx. 3 hours

5 – 40 persons

5 – 10 persons CHF 120 per person11 – 20 persons CHF 105 per person21 – 40 persons CHF 95 per personDiscount for schools and clubs on request

May – October

on request

free-of-charge, without equipment

April – October

1 – 60 persons

from CHF 100 per person (basic activity: Sunset Cruise for 5 persons)

on request

10 – 40 persons

prices on request

April – October

groups of 10+ persons: reservations preferred; every 10th person free

CHF 28 (adults), CHF 21 (children). Excludes gondola

Christmas – Easter

1 – 30 persons

CHF 130 per e-snowmobile per hour

all year round / 30 or 60 minutes

min. 4 persons

from CHF 105

on request / 3 or 6 hours

5 – 13 quads

half-day (3 h) per rider CHF 190 whole day (6 h) per rider CHF 250 CHF 50 per pillion rider

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

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city-BAsed Activities

Luzerner Bier Brewery TourWhat led to the founding of the Brauerei Luzern AG brewery and how is the beer made? All is revealed after a welcome beer. During the tour of the brewing facility, the guide answers any and all questions regarding beer and brewing. Rounding off the visit, a typical brewery snack consisting of white sausage and pretzels is offered washed down, naturally, with Luzerner Bier. The visit lasts no more than two hours and can be booked without the snack.

Chäs Chäller Cheese ExperienceCheese is maturing in a 100-plus-year-old cellar beneath the Gütsch. And it tastes fabulous. The Chäs Chäller (cheese cellar) dates from 1897 and was originally used for storing ice: blocks of it cut from frozen Lake Rot were kept here for chilling the hotel’s milk in summer. The cellar was later used for grow-ing mushrooms. Roland Lobsiger began keeping cheese here two years ago. The cellar’s humid and cool climate is perfect for maturing alp cheese, which he sources from all around Central Switzerland. He deals only in the best qual-ity product – something that visitors to the Chäs Chäller can vouch for during a tour and tasting.

Aeschbach ChocolatierImmerse yourself in the world of chocolate! Learn all about its history and the making of Aeschbach specialities on a tour of the interactive Choco-Welt exhibition or an exclusive guided tour of the manufacturing facility. Meanwhile in the ChocoStudio, there are no limits to what can be achieved: under expert instruction from an Aeschbach Chocolatier, participants are introduced to the secrets of dipping and decorating pralines, or decorating hollow figures. Tasting is encouraged during ChocoEvents.

Eichhof Brewery TourEichhof has been brewing beer in the region since 1834. Starting out in Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland, the brewery has since become a major player in the national brewing landscape. Eichhof now brews more than ten types of beer in Lucerne. During the 2.5-hour tour of the brewery, visitors discover all there is to know about the tradition and craft of brewing. The event is rounded off with a snack and a chance to sample the brewery’s range of beer styles.

Aeschbach Chocolatier AG ChocoDromo 1 Hochschwerzlen 6037 Root/Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 747 33 66 [email protected] www.aeschbach-chocolatier.ch

Brauerei Eichhof Brauereibesichtigungen Obergrundstrasse 110 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 319 14 94 [email protected] www.eichhof.ch

Brauerei Luzern AG Bürgenstrasse 16 6005 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 252 00 52 [email protected] www.brauerei.lu

Chäs Chäller Luzern Gibraltarstrasse 25A 6003 Luzern Phone +41 (0)79 874 14 13 [email protected] www.chaes-chaeller.ch

all year round, on request

min./max. group sizes depend on the activity

from CHF 15 per person

all year round, on request

max. 25 persons

1 – 12 persons: CHF 360 (flat-rate for small groups)13 – 25 persons: CHF 30 per person

on request

10 – 22 persons

CHF 35 per person

Monday – Thursday midday, 9:00 – 17:30 (on request)

min. 10 persons age 18+

CHF 20 per person, includes tasting and snack

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

KKL Concert Hall

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Chocolate TourThis 90-minute tour is a combination of panoramic sightseeing with a delicious chocolate experience. It takes you along scenic roads around Lucerne aboard the worlds first 100% electric tour bus. The tour starts and ends at Schwanenplatz, Lucerne and includes two spectacular stops offering amazing alpine views, including a visit to Meggenhorn Castle. Participants will taste different chocolates on board while they learn interesting things about Lucerne and Switzerland. The tour ends with a chocolate experience at famous Lucerne confectioners Bachmann.

Nights in the Swiss Museum of TransportLights out in the museum – it is to all intents and purposes closed. But visi-tors can tour the exhibits with the help of torches. What do they reveal, and what can be seen at night which can’t be seen during the day? Thanks to torches, the Swiss Museum of Transport is seen in a different light during the dark winter months. The museum also offers fascinating before- and behind-the-scene guided tours.

Culinary Voyage in LucerneThe culinary team event experience with a difference, in which Lucerne is seen in a different light thanks to three-part thematic tours of the city: in two selected restaurants, participants enjoy a three-course meal including a presentation of the chosen wines and engaging team activities surrounding eating and drinking (GastrOlympics). Enough time is allowed for socialising, of course. The group is remixed to ensure that all participants receive an enduring team experience. (Third restaurant on request.)

KKL Luzern – Architectural MasterpieceLucerne’s Culture and Convention Centre was designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel. Located on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the centre of the city, the KKL Luzern brings together culture, conferencing and cuisine under one roof, where they fuse into a total experience for the visitor. Nouvel’s unique architecture interacting with the play of water and light, the auditoriums and large spaces and the breathtaking terraces attract thousands of visitors every year. Tours can always be combined with a visit to the Kunstmuseum Luzern gallery of modern art.

Tasting Switzerland’s WinesExperience Switzerland’s wine-making regions with friends, acquaintances or customers and discover the diversity of the country’s wine culture: teams of individuals get to try Swiss white and red wines through a blind tasting session. Who is able to identify the regions correctly? The session is fol-lowed by a sumptuous aperitif or an evening meal. The wine served will be the one that came out on top in the earlier tasting.

Executive Events GmbH Schösslerstrasse 48 8964 Rudolfstetten Phone +41 (0)56 560 91 91 [email protected] www.executive-events.ch

KKL Management AG Guest Services Europaplatz 1 Postfach 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 226 74 33 [email protected] www.kkl-luzern.ch

Weinrausch GmbH St.-Karli-Strasse 13 c 6004 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 241 10 02 [email protected] www.weinrausch.ch

Switzerland Explorer Tours - Switchbus GmbH Industriestrasse 6 6005 Luzern Phone +41 (0)78 956 40 08 [email protected] www.switzerland-explorer.ch

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz Lidostrasse 5 6006 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 375 74 05 [email protected] www.verkehrshaus.ch

all year round / approx. 4.5 hours

12 – 100 persons / smaller groups on request

CHF 149 per person

daily from June 2017, no booking required / 5 to 6:30 pm

16 Persons

CHF 25 per person (cash only, before tour start)

Dinner & CasinoA unique evening replete with pleasure and excitement in the stylish Grand Casino Luzern. Following a sparkling welcome drink, an exquisite 3-course meal is served in the 15 GaultMillau-point Olivo Restaurant – the perfect way to enter into the spirit of the evening of gaming, which promises excite-ment and entertainment. In the stylish ambience of the gaming casino, luck can be enjoyed in a carefree way: the package includes gaming chips to the value of CHF 25.

Grand Casino Luzern Haldenstrasse 6 6006 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 418 56 56 Fax +41 (0)41 418 56 55 [email protected] www.grandcasinoluzern.ch

on request (reservation necessary)

subject to availability

CHF 79 incl. welcome drink, 3-course meal and gaming chips worth CHF 25

House of ChronoswissParticipants have a chance to observe watchmakers at work in the Chronoswiss workshops and learn about the numerous steps involved in assembling a mechanical watch. A particular highlight is the making of the dial. Here, ancient hand-operated machines are used to produce dials and mechanisms and create unique models. Also on show is the highly-skilled artisanship that goes into processes such as needle etching, skeletonising and enamelling.

House of Chronoswiss Löwenstrasse 16 b 6004 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 552 21 80 shopmanager@chrono swiss.com www.chronoswiss.com

all year round

up to approx. 20 persons

from CHF 10 per person

November – March

max. 20 persons, several groups possible

CHF 480 flat-rate (90-minute torch tour)

all year round, on request

max. 30 persons

CHF 350 – CHF 420

all year round, on request

max. 30 persons

up to 14 persons: flat-rate from CHF 770 / 15+ persons CHF 55 per person

Experiencing Handmade Chocolate Discover the Max Chocolatier story during a tasting of the confectioner’s assortment and learn about their high-quality chocolate. Participants can try their hand at making a confectionery product in the company’s Lucerne workshop, talk with a chocolate-maker or simply enjoy the fantastic view over Lucerne Bay. The complete package includes Tasting & Making. Max Chocolatier can also cater for individual requirements.

Max Chocolatier Schweizerhofquai 2 6004 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 418 70 97 [email protected] www.maxchocolatier.com

all year round, Monday – Friday, 10 – 17:00

1 – 12 persons per group

prices on request

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

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Surviving underground – guided bunker tourBuilt in central Lucerne in the 1970s, Sonnenberg was one of the world’s largest civilian bunkers. Had it ever been needed, two motorway tunnels would have been transformed into a bunker with enough room for 20,000 beds and hundreds of toilet cabins and washbasins. To complement the bunker, a seven-storey underground building surrounding the motorway tunnels was built featuring a command centre, a broadcasting facility, an emergency hospital and much more. The 1- or 2-hour tour provides a fascinating insight into the Cold War: SegwayTours or WalkingTours.

unterirdisch überleben – Rundgang Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg Berglistrasse 28 6005 Luzern Mobile +41 (0)76 447 02 86 [email protected] www.unterirdisch-ueberleben.ch

City Thriller Interactive Crime GameAs members of a special commission, the participants have to solve a spectacular crime. Evidence is gathered, suspects interrogated and, in the end, the perpetrator handcuffed. But be warned: not every suspect is telling the truth. City Thriller is an interactive crime game for all fans of the genre; the ultimate thrill for all those who have always wanted to slip into the role of Sherlock Holmes and his like.

THE SAME Productions & Films Nathalie J. Sameli Hauptstrasse 28 4102 Binningen Phone +41 (0)61 423 10 01 Mobile +41 (0)76 478 25 62 [email protected] www.stadt-krimi.ch

on request; public sessions published on the website

up to 12 persons 3 hours / 2 actorsup to 20 persons 3 hours / 3 actors20 – approx. 150 / 200 persons: 4 or more hours / 4 or more actors

Sessions open to the public: CHF 85 per personGroup events: prices on request

Teamwork – Making and EnjoyingCooking and eating together offers a great opportunity for getting to know each other – especially when preparing a meal in the kitchen workshop that depends on everyone joining in. Even more teamwork is called for during the convivial lunch served directly from the stove, the creative team meeting in the afternoon with a coffee break attended by a barista, and the cocktail workshop for the ensuing aperitif. Every place in the unique restaurant can be turned into a mini workshop for other activities tailored to the team.

Restaurant zur Werkstatt AG Waldstätterstrasse 18 6003 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 979 03 03 [email protected] www.zurwerkstatt.ch

bookable on a daily basis

min. 6 persons

prices on request

daily, 8:00 – 22:00, by prior agreement (bunker entrance: Bruchmatttobel/ Sälihalde playground on Berglistrasse, 6005 Lucerne)

Segway tours: max. 3 x 8 persons/other tours: max. 3 x 24 persons

prices on request

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

Zyt Tower

Vineyard Tour and TastingIn Kastanienbaum near Lucerne, winemaker Ottiger offers tours and tastings for groups in its beautifully located lakeside estate. Participants are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and introduced to the workings of a wine es-tate. This is followed by a tasting session involving two or three white wines, two or three red wines and a dessert wine. These are accompanied by sbrinz cheese and bread, and traditional Lucerne Birnenweggen pear pastry with the dessert wine. Cold platters of meat are also available by prior arrangement. The tour with tasting takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.

Weinbau Ottiger Toni Ottiger Breitenstrasse 6 6047 Kastanienbaum Phone +41 (0)41 340 42 88 [email protected] www.weinbauottiger.ch

on request

up to approx. 25 persons

CHF 35 per person or a flat-rate CHF 350 for fewer than 10 participantsmeat platters: an additional CHF 12 per person

guided city tours

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culture-BAsed Activities

City Tour of LucerneJoin us as we visit world-famous sights such as the Chapel Bridge with the octagonal Water Tower, the Jesuit Church and the KKL Luzern Culture and Convention Centre. On the tour you will learn important and humorous facts about the history of Lucerne and the everyday life of its residents. You will discover hidden alleys, visit town squares teeming with activ-ity and even catch a glimpse of the city’s “crown”, the Musegg Wall. Experience renowned sights and many fascinating aspects. Lucerne looks forward to seeing you!

Journey back to the Middle AgesExperience Lucerne at the time it became a city, as bells determined the daily routine and craftsmen carried out their work in the alleys. Fortified towers, walls and bridges were built, while mercenaries and merchants characterised the townscape. In historic garb, we will take you on a journey back to the Middle Ages so you can smell, see, hear and feel the past.

Lucerne with brainsYou are the guide on this city tour. After a joint tour of Lucerne you can demonstrate your newly acquired knowledge of the city. You recognise the Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Dance of Death and KKL Luzern Culture and Convention Centre, and you can find the master baker’s family tree. A typi-cal gift from Lucerne is in store for the three cleverest visitors. The tour is also suitable for children.

Lucerne’s fortifications – the Musegg WallAt one time, 30 towers linked by stone fortifications protected our city. Climb the Musegg and hear stories about the construction of the wall, now a monument of national importance. Enjoy the panorama and observe the mystical movement of the clock pendulum in the Zyt Tower. Built more than 600 years ago, covered wooden defensive corridors still characterise Lucerne’s image today and testify to an eventful, turbulent period.

Luzern Tourismus AG Zentralstrasse 5 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 227 17 17 [email protected] www.luzern.com

Luzern Tourismus AG Zentralstrasse 5 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 227 17 17 [email protected] www.luzern.com

Luzern Tourismus AG Zentralstrasse 5 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 227 17 17 [email protected] www.luzern.com

Luzern Tourismus AG Zentralstrasse 5 6002 Luzern Phone +41 (0)41 227 17 17 [email protected] www.luzern.com

on request / 2 hours

max. 25 persons per group / meeting point by agreement

CHF 230

on request / 2 hours

max. 25 persons per group / meeting point by agreement

CHF 250, not including gifts (CHF 30)

on request / bookable from 1 April to 1 November

max. 25 persons per group / meeting point by agreement

CHF 250, CHF 20 going to the foundation for the preservation of the Musegg Wall

on request

max. 25 persons per group / meeting point by agreement

CHF 250, CHF 20 going to the foundation for the preservation of the Musegg Wall

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

Rütli

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Vitznau FortressEndless tunnels, weapon emplacements and supply sections – even a small hospital – are on view during this guided tour through the mountain. The visit to Vitznau Fortress lasts around two hours. It can be combined with coffee and croissants, an aperitif, lunch or an evening meal – or even with overnight accommodation in the soldiers’ quarters as an “Original Swiss Army Night”. Other interesting combinations (private lake cruise, trip up the Rigi) may be found on the fortress website.

Welcome to the HUG Ringli ShopWhat is the history of the Willisau Ringli? How is it eaten and how is the hole made in it? The answers are to be found in the Ringli Shop in Willisau, including an explanation of the myth surrounding the recipe. Participants witness the original Willisau Ringlis as they come out of the oven and the mouthwatering smell of the freshly baked products fills the room. The story of HUG and its company philosophy is outlined, as are the products under the HUG, Wernli and DAR-VIDA brands.

Horsepower and SchnappsA tranquil horse-drawn carriage ride brings the group from the landing stage in Weggis to the Stalder family farm and back again afterwards. The distiller pro-vides an introduction to the craft of distilling eau-de-vie and invites participants to taste the various products, such as cherry, pear/apple and plum schnapps. Other specialities including Vieille Prune (plum), Äntebüsi (cumin) and even absinthe are available. Coffee with schnapps is served in the rustic parlour alongside bread, cheese and smoked meats. The visit can be further tailored to personal requirements (without carriage), including an extended menu.

From Workshop to StudioThe group spends an afternoon attending a range of studios in an ancient Entlebuch house in Schüpfheim: yodelling, carving, stone grinding and mak-ing natural ointments. Experts are on hand to guide the participants during the various crafts. The workshop lasts three hours including a coffee break featuring specialities from the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch.

Ripening Cheese in the Kaltbach CavesThe art of cheese ripening or affinage in naturally occurring sandstone caves: participants are immersed in a world of exquisite specialities and discover what it takes to make Kaltbach cheese. The labyrinthine cave system can be toured in groups of 15 to 50 persons. The art of cave affinage is explained amid the winding passages and stacked shelves.

Always a Good Mood at URCHIG!The URCHIG event venue in Kulmerau, Lucerne hosts corporate away-days, club excursions and birthday parties. Rustic alpine fair: cheese is made in the copper cauldron, butter churned, skittles played on the wooden alley, nails hit with a trick hammer, photos taken in the alpine studio and music played with the hand organ! A mouth-watering three-course meal is then served in beautiful bowls.

Sausage SeminarAttend a seminar at Langerlen Farm in Schwarzenberg, Canton Lucerne to learn all about sausage making and meat processing. Participants also learn the secrets of making sausages at home without heavy appliances. Making and then eating traditional sausages – not something you do every day.

Biosphärenzentrum Chlosterbüel 28 6170 Schüpfheim Phone +41 (0)41 485 88 50 [email protected] www.biosphaere.ch

Emmi Käse AG Liliane Schürch Dorf 6212 Kaltbach Phone +41 (0)79 227 26 23 [email protected] www.emmi-kaltbach.ch

URCHIG Event-Gasthof Dorf 1 6234 Kulmerau Phone +41 (0)41 934 04 04 [email protected] www.urchig.events

Bauernhof Langerlen Langerlen 1 6103 Schwarzenberg Phone +41 (0)79 196 37 73 [email protected] www.langerlen.ch

Verein Festung Vitznau Mühlefluhstrasse 1 6354 Vitznau Phone +41 (0)41 397 01 86 [email protected] www.festung-vitznau.ch

HUG AG Ringli-Laden Willisau Menznauerstrasse 20 6130 Willisau Phone +41 (0)41 970 10 22 [email protected] www.hug-familie.ch

Luzern Tourismus AG Tourist Information Weggis Seestrasse 5 6353 Weggis Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 00 [email protected] www.wvrt.ch/brennerei

all year round

20 – 200 persons

CHF 65 per person

all year round, on request

15 – 100 persons, smaller/larger groups on request

from CHF 15 per person

all year round, Tuesday – Saturday

15 – 50 persons

CHF 20 – CHF 40 per person (price includes a cheese buffet / aperitif)

all year round

min. 10 persons

CHF 50 (10-20 persons), CHF 100 (21 persons upwards)

all year round, on request

10 – 100 persons

CHF 115 per person (guide price for 40+ persons)

on request / 2 – 4 hours

8 – 15 persons

CHF 140 (short version), CHF 195 (long version)

all year round, on request

10 – 90 persons

CHF 54 per person for the carriage, tour,tasting, coffee and schnapps, mineral water and collation

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

Home of the Swiss Army KnifeKnown the world over, the Swiss penknife has a long and illustrious history. It is presented at the VISITOR CENTRE in Brunnen alongside a wealth of other tourism and business-related attractions in the Schwyz region. A visit becomes a special experience thanks to the expertise of the guide. After the tour, participants receive a little Victorinox pocket knife by way of souvenir. By prior arrangement, the tour can be combined with assembling a pocket knife of one’s own and an aperitif.

Swiss Knife Valley AG VISITOR CENTER Bahnhofstrasse 3 6440 Brunnen Phone +41 (0)41 820 60 10 [email protected] www.swissknifevalley.ch

all year round

up to 60 persons, larger groups on request

CHF 150 for up to 10 persons, every further person CHF 15

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Cheese MakingExperience the customs, traditions and culture of the Rigi: Franz Toni Kennel provides insights into the life of a Rigi herdsman. A highly instructive day with a wealth of activity and tasty titbits. The group makes cheese, which can then be sent to the participants’ homes at a later date.

Hand-Weaving/Monastery TourThe group visits the hand-weaving centre and learns how textiles are made. The programme includes a guided tour of the various monastery rooms. Also offered are one- or three-day courses, during which participants weave an item. The tour of the monastery includes an explanation of its history. Depending on the season, the tour includes the monastery herb garden with explana-tions of how the herbs are used to make infusions, ointments and so forth.

Storytelling Walk in ObwaldenThe activities of walking or snowshoeing are perfect occasions for the recounting of traditional myths and legends combined with natural sur-roundings, physical activity and hearty food!A two-hour or so walk (or less) is dotted with humorous stories and can be rounded out with an aperitif, mulled wine, traditional älplermagronen or a fondue – a unique experience. The activity also works as a side programme.

Tour of Altdorf MonasteryAlmost 440 years ago Altdorf became home to the first Capuchin monas-tery north of the Alps. The last six monks left it in 2009. In 2010 the former monastery was turned into a cultural centre managed by tenants. The spacious venue with its terraced gardens exudes a southern ambience and invites visitors to stay a while and relax. At the core of the centre is a dye plant garden that extends over a number of levels. The collection currently comprises more than 160 dye plants. A tour of the monastery and the gar-den is included in the price.

Alphorn WorkshopThe session starts with some playing by the alphorn duo (or trio/quartet depending on the size of the group), after which the participants have a go. Instructed by the musicians, are they able to get a sound out of this fascinating instrument? The world’s longest alphorn is 47 metres in length; the record is held by alphorn maker Josef Stocker from Kriens in collabo-ration with the American Peter Wutherich. The alphorn taster course can be held anywhere in Cantons Lucerne, Schwyz, Uri or Obwalden.

Tatort Tell GameWilliam Tell represents the soul of Switzerland like no other. The newly de-veloped Tatort Tell outdoor game for all ages is great fun. Leading through the mountain and lake scenery of fabled Uri, it brings players closer to the national hero with modern production technology.

Alpine CarvingAn activity for anyone aged 15 and over: this craft-based team activity fosters and encourages collaboration amongst the participants – and is great fun! The carving, painting and assembly of the individual artworks depicting alpine characters and animals result in a unique masterpiece worthy of pride of place. The traditional artisanship here is highly evoca-tive of life in the Alps.

eventerlebnis GmbH Wollerauerstrasse 43 8834 Schindellegi Phone +41 (0)55 508 24 99 [email protected] www.eventerlebnis.ch

Uri Tourismus AG Schützengasse 11 6460 Altdorf Phone +41 (0)41 874 80 00 [email protected] www.uri.info

Reto Odermatt Holzbildhauer Geissmatt 1 6073 Flüeli-Ranft Phone +41 (0) 78 759 48 99 [email protected] www.retoodermatt.ch

Alp Chäserenholz Franz-Anton Kennel Kulmweg 19 6410 Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06

Tourismus Maria-Ricken-bach Talstation LDN 1 6383 Dallenwil Phone +41 (0)41 628 17 35 [email protected] www.maria-rickenbach.ch/Kloster/Weberei

Martin Bucher Obkirchen 2 6072 Sachseln Phone +41 (0)41 660 73 34 Mobile +41 (0)79 341 76 75 [email protected] www.wandern-sagenwelt.ch

kulturkloster altdorf Kapuzinerweg 22 6460 Altdorf Phone +41 (0)41 874 18 50 [email protected] www.kulturkloster.ch

all year round

10 – 80 persons

CHF 50 per person (based on 20 persons)

End May – September, bookable daily on request

unlimited

CHF 250 per group, excluding cheese

on request / approx. 1 hour

5 – 20 persons

CHF 150 / price on request

mid-May – mid-October

up to 30 persons recommended

CHF 24 (adults), CHF 16 (children up to 16)

all year round, on request

min. 5 persons

prices on request

all year round / 4 hours

max. 10 persons; can be booked for more than one group (1 sculptor per group)

CHF 1300 per group, excluding room hire

monastery tours all year round, garden tours mid-May – mid-September, on request

max. 30 persons or two simultaneous tours

CHF 150 per tour (1.5 hours)

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

Dairy Visit and TastingGuided tours of the dairy in Einsiedeln offer behind-the-scene glimpses of how high-quality mountain milk is turned into prime dairy products. During the tour there is a chance to try some of the great-tasting products. An aperitif tailored to the event can also be arranged, as well as a lunch or evening meal in the restaurant.

Milchmanufaktur Einsiedeln AG Alpstrasse 6 8840 Einsiedeln Phone +41 (0)55 412 68 83 [email protected] www.milchmanufaktur.ch

on request / duration approx. 1 hour

2 – 80 persons

up to 5 persons CHF 120 per group, every other person +CHF 12

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nAture-BAsed Activities

Charcoal BurningWho are Switzerland’s last charcoal burners? How does this stone-age craft work? The answers are to be had during a visit to the charcoal burning kiln. The nine active burners are the last to keep this ancient activity alive in the country. They produce around 100 tonnes of barbecuing charcoal annually, or around 5% of the country’s demand for the product. The ancient craft can be seen in action. The host explains the background of the craft and how wood is turned into charcoal. The visit lasts roughly one hour and can be combined with other activities.

Wolhusen Tropical CentreSpend time in the tropical oasis with catering. Fun and instruction in a unique atmosphere such as the curry workshop, where spices are tasted and personal curry blends created. Other activities offered are salsa dancing, cigar rolling and coffee making. The visit ends with an evening meal in the Mahoi restaurant, recipient of 14 Gault Millau points. Other group activities are available.

Electric Bus around the EntlebuchThis whole-day guided tour on board the 100 % electric tour bus offers spectacular mountainscapes in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. A farm is visited to try some locally made specialities, followed by lunch on an alp. A further option includes a visit to a cheese dairy, a sheep and deer farm or a cave system. The tour can be multilingual and tailored to the groups require-ments by prior arrangement. It starts and ends in Lucerne.

Juice MakingOn their visit to the Archehof Neuhof Farm, participants learn all there is to know about juice making. They make their own juice using produce from the farm’s own traditional orchards. Experiments can be conducted with the various species of fruit and the results taken home. Juice making is suitable for groups including families. The visit to the farm is rounded off with a sumptuous aperitif featuring farm produce or a meal in the tree house, tipi or rural trailer.

Switchbus GmbH Industriestrasse 6 6005 Luzern Phone +41 (0)78 956 40 08 [email protected] www.switzerland-explorer.ch

Baumhaus & Archehof Neuhof 1 6024 Hildisrieden Phone +41 (0)41 460 11 35 [email protected] www.archehof.ch

Köhlerei Renggli Unterbramboden 6167 Bramboden Phone +41 (0)41 484 17 92 [email protected] www.familie-renggli.ch

Tropenhaus Wolhusen AG Hiltenberg 6110 Wolhusen Phone +41 (0)41 925 77 99 [email protected] www.tropenhaus-wolhusen.ch

May to end-September

max. 16 persons

CHF 145 per person

spring – autumn

on request

CHF 110 flat rate plus CHF 3 per person

on request

depends on the activities

prices on request

August – December

4 – 30 persons

CHF 20 – 27 (depending on group size)

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

Lake Lucerne

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Out and About with the ShepherdDiscovering how life used to be. Defying wind and weather and standing at the edge of a mist-shrouded field, observing sheep grazing contentedly: participants spend a day in the company of Ernst Vogel and his flock in the pastures of the Lucerne Central Plateau. Accompanied by his dog and his donkey, he moves about the region with a huge flock between November and March.

Experiencing History in the CanoeParticipants paddle large canoes on Lake Lucerne in search of traces of the Old Confederates. Past the historic Rütli Meadow as far as the 380-metre high cliffs, there is much to discover. The canoes can accommodate up to 12 persons, which means good progress can be made. Everyone is sitting in the same boat, which makes the activity more engaging. The starting point is Brunnen – or elsewhere by prior arrangement. The outdoor centre offers a variety of water- and land-based activities – there is something for everyone.

Canoeing on Lake LucernePaddle silently on the lake past beautiful prealpine scenery. The vessels can each hold up to nine persons, who work together to master the challenge. The group is supervised by expert canoe guides. The activity is followed by an aperitif or a barbecue on the terrace with views of the lake for a perfect end to the event. Alternatively, the group can split up into ones or twos and paddle kayaks or small canoes. The setting-off point is Buochs or Lucerne. Other locations are possible on request.

Husky RoundtripEnjoy a roundtrip on a dogsled and find out what all the fuss is about! The Husky Lodge manager greets the participants and prepares them for their ride. They are then helped to harness the dogs to the sleds. At last the musher gives the order: “Go, go!”. All one hears is the panting of the dogs and the scraping of the runners on the snow. Participants each enjoy a roundtrip with their own team of huskies. The session ends by returning the dogs to their quarters. Everyone loves these trusting animals.

Boars and Squirrels in the Animal ParkAccompanied by a ranger, the participants discover Switzerland’s fauna on their tour. In the wood and between the massive boulders they find free-running sika deer, mouflons and squirrels. The ranger explains the size and eating habits of the vulture and how a boar views its habitat. His bag contains items such as antlers, feathers and hides, and he invites his group to take part in fun activities designed to make the tour through the wooded and rocky part of the park one that everyone will remember.

Become a Bird at the Bird Observatory!The Swiss Bird Observatory at Sempach introduces participants to a whole new experience: they are ringed and get to know Switzerland from the point of view of a bird. Following the visit to the exhibition, they allocate them-selves to their personal species of bird by means of the unique ring system. The “birds” are accompanied on a stunningly cinematic voyage through our country. Birdsong is something else that is explored. Welcome to the pio-neering, eco-friendly rammed-earth building of the Bird Observatory visitor centre. Groups can also be received in the evening.

Full Moon Snowshoeing in StoosTramping through the beautiful mountain scenery by the light of the full moon, savouring a fondue in the comfy refuge and enjoying some breath-taking moments in a hot tub to round the meal off – the perfect experi-ence. Following an introduction from the guide, it’s on with the snowshoes. Getting away from it all, the hike takes you through snowy scenery to Stoss (90 min). In the cosy Laui alpine refuge, a tasty fondue is prepared. Following the beneficial hot tub session, the group makes its way back to the starting point.

Uri Adventure CuisineIs it possible to prepare a tasty meal in the forest? Sure, and it’s also great fun being outdoors in nature. The participating groups are equipped by their guides with the cooking equipment needed for an adventurous out-door experience, and then walk with the guides to a suitable spot in scenic Isenthal valley. A fire is made and a fabulous three-course meal prepared – and consumed! – surrounded by some spectacular nature.

Natur- und Tierpark Goldau Parkstrasse 40 6410 Goldau Phone +41 (0)41 859 06 24 [email protected] www.tierkpark.ch

Schweizerische Vogelwarte Besuchszentrum Luzernerstrasse 6 6204 Sempach Phone +41 (0)41 462 97 00 [email protected] www.vogelwarte.ch

activeteam gmbh Engiberg 16 6423 Seewen Phone +41 (0)79 815 33 95 [email protected] www.activeteam.ch

Uri Tourismus AG Schützengasse 11 6460 Altdorf Phone +41 (0)41 874 80 00 [email protected] www.uri.info

Ernst Vogel Gengg 6103 Schwarzenberg Phone +41 (0)78 690 51 47 www.wanderschafe.ch

Adventure Point Postfach 18 6430 Schwyz Phone +41 (0)79 247 74 72 [email protected] www.adventurepoint.ch

Kanuwelt Buochs Seefeld 8 6374 Buochs Phone +41 (0)78 635 24 14 [email protected] www.kanuwelt.ch

erlebniswelt muotathal GmbH Hüttenhotel Husky-Lodge Balm 40 6436 Muotathal Phone +41 (0)41 831 81 50 [email protected] www.erlebniswelt.ch

all year round / 1.5 hours

20 persons per group, several groups possible

CHF 240

November – March

groups, individuals and families

groups on request, individuals CHF 200

January – December

10 – 70 persons

CHF 15 per person; evening visits: an additional CHF 300 flat-rate

all year round, on request

4 – 150 persons

CHF 60 – 90 per person

December – April

min. 7 persons

CHF 105 per person

March – November

4 – 100 persons

from CHF 70 per person

all year round

min. 6 persons

CHF 115 (adults), CHF 105 (senior citizens AHV/IV, young people 14-16, trainees/students)

December – March

10 – 30 persons

CHF 195 per person

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

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Ibex Safari at Pilatus KulmMount Pilatus has been home to ibex for over 50 years. Watching the colony is a fascinating experience. On selected dates, learn more about the Pilatus ibex colony from experienced local rangers – and about the mountain’s flora and fauna. Accommodation is available at the historic Pilatus-Kulm Hotel or Bellevue Hotel at alt. 2132 metres for an unforget-table experience.

Igloo ExperienceThe building of structurally correct igloos promotes team spirit and is an unforgettable snow-oriented experience. The activity begins with a snow-shoe tramp to the site where the igloos are to be erected under professional instruction. Every participant has to contribute to the effort, for the task calls for a degree of skill, coordination and stamina. It is a great feeling to be able to admire one’s own self-built igloo at the end of the activity.

Glacier Excursion – Pure ElationThe TITLIS is a highlight of the Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region, being the only glacier in Central Switzerland and offering perfect panoramic views of snow-topped mountains. The rotating cabins of the TITLIS ROTAIR aerial cableway bring visitors to the upper terminus. The glittering, blue glacier grotto leads deep down into the glacier’s fascinating interior. You need a good head for heights to walk across Europe’s highest-situated suspen-sion bridge, the TITLIS Cliff Walk. In summer, the Ice Flyer chair lift to the glacier park, the snow tubes and other snow toys offer fun for all ages.

Llama Trekking Through GiswilA very special adventure awaits where llama trekking is involved. Once participants have got to know the animals, the group walks with them through the village of Giswil. There follows a break for lunch by an open fire featuring grilled meats or a fondue. Llamas are very intelligent and inquisitive and they learn fast. On offer are half- and full-day tours, as well as tours tailored to individual requirements: the possibilities are endless.

TITLIS Bergbahnen Talstation Gerschnistrasse 12 6390 Engelberg Phone +41 (0)41 639 50 50 [email protected] www.titlis.ch

Lamatrekking OW Familie Ambauen 6074 Giswil Phone +41 (0)41 675 25 77 [email protected] www.lamatrekking.ch

Pilatus-Bahnen AG Schlossweg 1 6010 Kriens Phone +41 (0)41 329 12 12 [email protected] www.pilatus.ch

Fredy Glanzmann Sport Langis-Glaubenberg 6063 Stalden ob Sarnen (OW) Phone +41 (0)41 675 27 46 [email protected] www.glanzmannsport.ch

on request, June – October

on request

CHF 249 (Bellevue), CHF 299 (Pilatus-Kulm)

all year round (except 2 weeks in November for maintenance)

min. 10 persons

Engelberg – TITLIS return CHF 74 per person (10+ persons)Ice Flyer chair lift CHF 9 per person (10+ persons)

all year round

max. 30 persons

prices on request

on request / 4 hours

min. 6 persons

CHF 75 per person

Date/time Participants Guide price  Lucerne    Schwyz    Uri    Nidwalden    Obwalden

pArtners

eventerlebnis GmbH | Wollerauerstrasse 43

8834 Schindellegi | Phone +41 (0)55 508 24 99

[email protected] | www.eventerlebnis.ch

Events with enduring resultsEventerlebnis GmbH creates inspirational indoor and outdoor activities. Whether the aim is fun, physical activity, pleasures of the palate or creativity, our partner offers the ideal event at a venue of your choosing. The team event can take place on your premises, in one of the Musegg towers, in a forest lodge or at a hotel. Activities which are particularly popular include the treasure hunt with GPS coordinates, raft building, archery and cross-bow, hotel golf, chocolate making and team forging. With its long-standing experience, eventerlebnis GmbH is the ideal partner for all types of event.

Executive Events GmbH | Schösslerstrasse 48

8964 Rudolfstetten | Phone +41 (0)56 560 91 91

[email protected] | www.executive-events.ch

Activities for team events and incentivesExecutive Events organises corporate events, excursions and incentive trips. As event professionals, they are highly experienced at delighting people with activities. The fun el-ement is very much part of the experience. The company organises “Dine-Around Tours” culinary voyages involving team activities and a tour of the city, team cooking activities, Swiss wine and cheese seminars or cocktail-mixing workshops out on the lake or else-where around Lucerne. Other events offered include snowshoeing tours and fun events involving curling. Executive Events offers outdoor and indoor activities where skill and team building are the order of the day. Member of Switzerland Tourism, SITE, MPI, EMC

Lucerne

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Uri Tourismus AG | Gotthard Tunnel-Erlebnis

Schützengasse 11 | 6460 Altdorf | Phone +41 (0)41 874 74 90

[email protected] | www.tunnel-erlebnis.ch

Gotthard Tunnel ExperienceA visit in Erstfeld to the world’s longest railway tunnel is a chance to be immersed in the fascinating world of tunnel building. A large inspection window allows visitors to observe the passenger trains (which can travel at up to 200 km/h) and goods trains pass-ing through the tunnel, while the exhibition and the professional guide explain how this “project of the century” was realised. Prior reservation for guided tours is essential.

PACK EASY AG

Hasliring 12 | 6032 Emmen / Lucerne | Phone +41 (0)41 269 80 88

[email protected] | www.packeasy.ch

Date /time Participants Guide price

PACK EASY – SWISS TRAVEL SOLUTIONSIn Emmen, not far from Lucerne, is the family enterprise PACK EASY, which was founded here in Central Switzerland in 1961. Tours of the PACK EASY manufacturing facility are offered and the creation of a suitcase and small leather goods demonstrated – from the idea to the journey. PACK EASY also offers excellent facilities for meetings, aperitifs, talks and training sessions. Catering can also be arranged if required. PACK EASY can be reached within ten minutes by public transport or car from Lucerne rail-way station, or visitors can be picked up and dropped off if necessary.

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Our shareholder and business partners are committed to a strong tourism sector in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.

Core shareholders

Collaborative shareholders

Business partners

Principal shareholders

Strategic premium partner

WIRTSCHAFTSVERBANDSTADT LUZERN

Rank-and-file shareholders

Strategic business partners

KURT STEINER AG

IHR BMW PARTNER IN LUZERN

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all year round

max. 24 persons, approx. 2 hours, DE / EN, meeting point: Erstfeld station, 6472 Erstfeld

CHF 23 per person

on request

10 – 30 persons, 45 minutes, DE / EN / FR / IT / SP / Mandarin / Cantonese/ Russian

on request/catering available, package on request

Hergiswil Glassworks

Here are two examples of engaging factory visits in the Lucerne –

Lake Lucerne Region. More examples may be found under

www.luzern.com/factoryvisits.

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Luzern Tourismus – Tourist Board | Bahnhofstrasse 3 | CH-6002 Lucerne

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