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Bürgenstock

A ridge above Lake Lucerne, with a grand resort, a cliff path and Europe's highest outdoor elevator to the top.

Photo: Dietrich Michael Weidmann · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Our full guide to Bürgenstock is being written. It's on the Central Switzerland list as If You're Nearby.

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Cities · Lakes

Lucerne

About 5.6 miles away

A medieval covered bridge on a lake, with Pilatus's steep cogwheel train.

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Mountains · Mountain towns

Grindelwald

Bern
About 32 miles away

An Alpine village right under the Eiger's notorious north face, with lifts up to First.

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Mountains · UNESCO

Interlaken

Bern
About 34 miles away

The resort between two lakes, and the gateway to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.

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Central Switzerland

Lucerne and its lake-side mountains.

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