One of the most suggestive itineraries of the Swiss Railways: trip on the Gotthard Panorama Express from Lugano to Lucerne by train and boat with Michelle Hunziker
A trip to Switzerland from the green heart, to escape from the summer afa of the cities, traveling on Gotthard Panorama Express along a scenic route that includes a train stop from Lugano to Flüelen, along the old section of the Gottardo, and a boat stop from Flüelen to Lucerne, on the homonymous lake.
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In Switzerland with Michelle Hunziker
The same itinerary Michelle HunzikerNew Ambassador Switzerland Tourism Italy, will follow this summer exploring Ticino and the Lake of Lucerne Region on board the trains Swiss Railways, to tell with the vivacity and irony that distinguishes the thousand facets of these two regions of Switzerland.
A country that, to say of Michelle, is very appreciated by the Italians but still little known. "I joyfully accepted the proposal Switzerland because it is an opportunity to make known to a wider audience possible the beauty of the mountains, its cultural heritage and the care for the territory that distinguishes its inhabitants".
Just to protect this wealth, Switzerland Tourism has recently launched its poster for sustainable tourism, Swisstainable, that enhances love for one’s own land and the attention to the environment that is an integral part of Swiss culture.
Switzerland has been committed for decades to sustainability. Think of the intensive use of water energy, car-free locations and the far-sighted strengthening of the public transport network throughout the national territory. Every day 9000 trains run around 3000 kilometers of the network Swiss Railways (FFS) and almost every location in Switzerland can be reached by public transport.
Gotthard Panorama Express of the Swiss Railways
Ready then on Gotthard Panorama Express of the Swiss Railways for a sustainable journey on board trains and boats that will also allow you to deepen the knowledge of culture, products and local traditions, of course in the sign of the philosophy of Swisstainable.
Departure from Lugano
It begins with a visit of Mendrisis, the area just beyond the border, dotted with vineyards and small villages. Its icon is the Flower of Stone, designed by Mario Botta, which rises on the top of Monte Generoso, easily reachable with the inevitable rack railway.
A Lugano, stop to immerse yourself in the green soul of this town that offers many experiences on the lake and on the "monti" of home. A bit of history in Bellinzona with the Visconti castles, UNESCO heritage.
After the Ticino tour, take the train with large panoramic windows towards Flüelen. Left Bellinzona, the landscape is transformed as you approach the Gottardo area: from the Mediterranean scrub to the pastures dotted with rocks.
By boat on Lake Lucerne
Sbucati in the northern part of Gottardo tunnel, we begin to descend towards Flüelen. The boat trip on the lake of Lucerne leads to admire the places symbol of Switzerland: Tell's chapel and Tell's rock, the lawn of Rütli where the first cantons made the oath that sanctioned the birth of the Confederation in 1291 and Schillerstein, a rock monument dedicated to Schiller.
Visit of Lucerne
In Lucerna you will immerse yourself in the city of music, churches and squares with decorated buildings. A dip in the past but with a look at the contemporaryness testified by the KKL auditorium, designed by Jean Nouvel. An unmissable bean Museum of Transport, a huge theme park that collects a collection of locomotives, boats, aircraft, bikes that testify to the adventure of mobility.
Here you can also do as Michelle, who will play with The Edge, a virtual climbing on the Matterhorn. A truly incredible experience! And, weather permitting, there will then be time for a bath at the lake and an aperitif in the romantic Seebadi, the city bathroom in Bell’Epoque style.
Continue to St. Moritz
St. Moritz in summer and then Andermatt, which will be the destination of a winter tour, emphasize how it is possible to combine a luxury holiday with respect for the territory. St. Moritz for years it has been committed to the use of renewable energy, from geothermal to heat photovoltaic hotels for lifts. Its 5 stars invite you to consume regional dishes and offer experiences in contact with nature. Michelle Hunziker will try some like Yoga, Paddle and a mountain bike itinerary with tasting.
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From September to December will be possible to travel on the Eurocity trains of the Swiss Railways to low prices. The initiative is an incentive to use trains connecting Milan, Bologna, Genoa and Venice with the main Swiss cities. "To the Swiss move by public transport is a form of minds," says Michelle. "You get by train in the city center and then it's all at hand. You can really do without the car."
