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All Hail Swiss Transportation at the 'Verkehrshaus'

Where: Lidostrasse 5, Lucerne, Switzerland
May 8, 2009 at 9:36 AM | by | Comment (1)

More, more, more! We want more ways to play with and touch modes of transportation. Yes, we are that into planes, trains and automobiles, which is why the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, or Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne, Switzerland is our "kid in a candy store" place where we go bonkers for a bit.

You see, Switzerland is rife with more than just chocolate, ultra-safe banking and Alps; it's also got a soft spot for transportation with its abundance of cogwheel trains, Swissair planes, vintage paddlewheel lake steamer boats, ski gondolas and inter-city trains. The Verkehrshaus (pronounced like fair-cares-house) simply wallows in the splendor of the country's mobile history by displaying some of these awesome machines and adding an IMAX theatre and planetarium to boot.

We remember our visit well, even if it was before our first digital camera, because who could forget descending stairs to find yourself in a ditch underneath a gigantic black locomotive? Not to mention the excellent playground full of airplanes, with a Swissair Coranado CV990 and DC3 open for the peeking. Reserve a good half-day for the museum however, as it boasts five diverse exhibition halls focused on road, rail, air, water, and mountain transport.

Speaking of mountain transport, the Alps and the breathtaking expanse of the Vierwaldstättersee (what we translate as the "Four Forest States' Lake) are just outside of the door, so hopping a ride on a real lake steamer, gondola or cogwheel train almost go hand-in-hand with visiting the city of Lucerne.

If you've only got a couple of days or just feel lazy, the Verkehrshaus will take you up 500 feet in its own tethered air balloon for an extra 20 Swiss Francs. Standard adult museum entrance costs 24F ($21), with reduced admission available for students, children and seniors.

Related Stories:
· Verkehrshaus der Schweiz [Official Site]
· Switzerland by Bike. Or Foot. Or Canoe. [Jaunted]
· Switzerland Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photos: Verkehrshaus der Schweiz]

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It was a place that should not be missed while visiting Lucerne. There are so many things to do and see in Lucerne.
catawba57 on May 8, 2009 at 12:01 PM #Permalink

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