Excursion to Seelisberg
Combine a cruise from Brunnen to Treib with an ensuing trip on the delightful funicular to Seelisberg. During your ascent with the nostalgic funicular you will have fantastic views down onto the lake. Then you may walk along the pretty trail from Seelisberg to the legendary Rütli meadow, the birthplace of Switzerland. The trail is well marked and offers engaging insights into Swiss history.
For this combined excursion by boat, funicular and on foot, please plan at least half a day. The actual walking time from Seelisberg downhill to the Rütli meadow is about 2 hours. The comfortable walking trail is paved and suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
Route: :Beckenried or Brunnen - Treib (Boat) - Seelisberg (Funicular) Walking-Trail to the Rütli meadow - Beckenried or Brunnen (Boat)
Date: Daily
Online Booking: Online bookings can only be made through the use of a credit card and for a maximum of 9 people.
Catering: Depending on which boat departure you select, some ships offer a full restaurant service, others just have small snacks and drinks available.
Excursion to Seelisberg
Combine a cruise from Brunnen to Treib with an ensuing trip on the delightful funicular to Seelisberg. During your ascent with the nostalgic funicular you will have fantastic views down onto the lake. Then you may walk along the pretty trail from Seelisberg to the legendary Rütli meadow, the birthplace of Switzerland. The trail is well marked and offers engaging insights into Swiss history.
For this combined excursion by boat, funicular and on foot, please plan at least half a day. The actual walking time from Seelisberg downhill to the Rütli meadow is about 2 hours. The comfortable walking trail is paved and suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
Route: :Beckenried or Brunnen - Treib (Boat) - Seelisberg (Funicular) Walking-Trail to the Rütli meadow - Beckenried or Brunnen (Boat)
Date: Daily
Online Booking: Online bookings can only be made through the use of a credit card and for a maximum of 9 people.
Catering: Depending on which boat departure you select, some ships offer a full restaurant service, others just have small snacks and drinks available.
Swiss Travel Pass, GA, all kind of SBB Daytickets are valid for this excursion
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The 12 posts on the history trail between Treib, Seelisberg and the Rütli are free of charge. However, the ticket includes the outward and return journey by boat and the Treib Seelisberg Railway. Guided tours can be booked for groups from CHF 150 from Seelisberg Tourism.
On the outward and return journey from Brunnen there is catering on the boat, depending on the course. There are also restaurants in Treib, Seelisberg and at the Rütli, which are ideal for a coffee break or lunch
Yes, the stops on the history tour are ideal for a family outing. The stops in the village of Seelisberg (stops 5-10) are accessible for baby carriages and wheelchairs.