Hotspots between Lake Sempach and Lake Zug.

You’ll love this tranquil tour by S-Bahn from Sursee to Baar: the route takes you along Lake Sempach with views of the Alps to Lake Zug via Lucerne. Whether it’s a boat trip or a world of chocolate – all sorts of enjoyable activities await you along the way. Just hop on and off wherever you like. Tip: Enjoy even more comfort in 1st class.

The image shows the route from Sursee to Baar with seven marked highlights along the way. — Image legend: The S-Bahn journey from Sursee to Baar takes 1 hour and 9 minutes. Along the route, there are many attractive sights and activities. We have selected seven for you. Adapt the trip however you choose.

The trip in pictures.

Picture of the Ramseier World of Experience. — Image legend: 1st highlight: Directly in Sursee, discover the Ramseier World of Experience just a 5-minute walk from the train station. Find out all about the apple’s journey – from harvest to bottle.

Image of Lake Sempach — Image legend: 2nd highlight: Starting directly at Sursee station, a beautiful walk takes you along Lake Sempach to Sempach-Neuenkirch.

Image of the Swiss Ornithological Institute. — Image legend: 3rd highlight: In the mood for birdsong? Whether you take the S-Bahn from Sursee or hike to Sempach-Neuenkirch station, the impressive Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is just four minutes away by bus.

Image of the Swiss Museum of Transport. — Image legend: 4th highlight: From Sempach, it’s just under 20 minutes by S-Bahn to Lucerne. How about a trip to the Swiss Museum of Transport?

Image of ChocoWelt Aeschbach. — Image legend: 5th highlight: Calling all chocolate fans! From Lucerne, it’s just 11 minutes by S-Bahn to ChocoWelt Aeschbach. Hop off at Root and experience a fascinating journey into the world of Swiss chocolate.

Image of a boat on Lake Zug. — Image legend: 6th highlight: If you continue by S-Bahn from Root D4, the next exciting excursion experience is just 12 minutes away in Cham. Relax and treat yourself to delicious food on a boat trip on Lake Zug.

Image of the Schlaufensteg walkway. — Image legend: 7th highlight: If you prefer to taste the forest air instead of the sea air, simply stay on the S-Bahn in Cham and reach Baar in just 13 minutes. There you can take a trip to the Schlaufensteg walkway.

Tour highlights at a glance.

Interactive and entertaining: find out how apples get from the tree into the bottle at the Ramseier World of Experience.

What’s waiting for you.

Interactive world of discovery.
‘A Sip of Nature’ multimedia show with exciting insights into Swiss fruit juice production.
Interesting facts about the apple
Bistro with homemade apple strudel.

Getting there and useful information.

5 minutes’ walk from Sursee station.
Duration of the excursion: approx. 60 minutes.
Pram and wheelchair accessible.

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The joy of nature and swimming fun: discover the picturesque shores of Lake Sempach on this varied walk from Sursee to Sempach-Neuenkirch.

What’s waiting for you.

Attractive hike alongside Lake Sempach.
For swimming enthusiasts: a refreshing dip at the Nottwil bathing area.
In Nottwil, it’s also worth making a detour to the ParaForum of the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation.

Getting there and useful information.

Start: Sursee or Oberkirch station.
Destination: Sempach-Neuenkirch station.
Duration of the walk: approx. 3 hours
Length: 12.8 kilometres.
Degree of difficulty: easy.
Only partially suitable for prams and wheelchairs (some gravel path).

Free as a bird: get inspired at the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach!

What’s waiting for you.

Interactive exhibition with bird cinema.
Singphony: mechanical theatre of birdsong.
Natural garden with aviaries on the Lake Sempach shore.
Bird show: fly through Switzerland with the birds.
Create your own personal bird profile.
Contemporary visitor centre with café.

Getting there and useful information.

Take the S1 to Sempach-Neuenkirch station and continue by bus 89 to the Sempach Stadt, Vogelwarte stop.
Duration of the excursion: as long as you like.
Pram and wheelchair accessible.
Tip: Benefit from attractive discounts when you travel there by public transport.

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Fancy a walk through space? There are no limits to mobility at Switzerland’s most visited museum.

What’s waiting for you.

20,000 square metres of exhibition space with more than 3,000 exhibits relating to the past and the future of transport and mobility.
Film theatre, multimedia shows and planetarium.
Flight and train simulators.
‘The Edge’: the virtual climbing experience on the Matterhorn.
Livemap Switzerland: walk on an aerial view of Switzerland.
Swiss Chocolate Adventure.

Getting there and useful information.

Take the S1 to Lucerne and then take the bus (6 minutes) or the boat (17 minutes) to the stop Verkehrshaus-Lido.
Duration of the excursion: as long as you like.
Pram and wheelchair accessible.
Tip: Benefit from attractive discounts when you travel there by public transport.

Go to the ‘Explore’n’Rail Swiss Museum of Transport’ offer

The sweetest stop that no chocolate fan will want to miss.

What’s waiting for you.

Interactive chocolate world of discovery with museum, café and boutique.
Insights into the history and production of chocolate – from the cocoa bean to the end product.
Taste different varieties and create your own chocolate bar.

Getting there and useful information.

Take the S1 from Lucerne to Root D4 in just 11 minutes. ChocoWelt Aeschbach is located right next to the station.
Duration of the excursion: approx. 60 to 90 minutes.
Pram and wheelchair accessible.

Go to the chocolate experience world (german only)

Take a break on the water – just sit back and treat yourself to delicious food!

What’s waiting for you.

Nice short walk through the Villettepark to the boat station.
Daily: lunch cruise, coffee & cake, apéro cruise.
Adventure cruise for children.
Visit the town of Zug.

Getting there and useful information.

Take the S1 from Root D4 to Cham in just 12 minutes. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the Hirsgarten boat station.
Duration of the excursion: around 2.5 hours (boarding in Cham/alighting in Zug).
Pram and wheelchair accessible.

Go to boat trip on Lake Zug

Exercise, the joy of nature and completely new perspectives: see the captivating Baar forests from up to 22 metres high.

What’s waiting for you.

350-metre-long adventure trail in the Baar forests.
Several viewing platforms with spectacular views over the forest.
Different levels for different perspectives.

Getting there and useful information.

Take the S1 train from Cham to Baar in just 13 minutes. From Baar station, it’s a 4-minute bus ride to the Baar, Paradies stop, then an 11-minute walk.
Duration of the excursion: as long as you like.
Not suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
Can be combined with a visit to the Höllgrotten stalactite caves (30 to 40 minutes’ walk along the Lorze river).

Go to Schlaufensteg walkway

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Hotspots between Lake Sempach and Lake Zug.

The trip in pictures.

Tour highlights at a glance.

1. Ramseier World of Experience, Sursee.

2. Walk along Lake Sempach.

3. Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach.

4. Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne.

5. ChocoWelt Aeschbach, Root.

6. Boat trip on Lake Zug, Cham.

7. Schlaufensteg walkway, Baar.

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