Change at Rigi Kaltbad (if thermal baths interest you, take your swimsuit!) From here, you’ll need to make your way back to Schirmerturm to descend back to the Old Town. Sign up for our newsletter and join our live webinar presentations to receive special offers and huge savings on your next holiday! You will see that responders offer concrete travel advice that assists the poster in narrowing his/her travel plans. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Take a look at going directly to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-53558979', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Basel. 48 Hours In: Zurich Far from being an enclave of buttoned-up reserve, this lakeside Swiss city dazzles in summer with cultural events and water-based activity. Find breakfast here and enjoy the view of the Reuss river while you eat. Jordyn: Please know that Ron's response was rude at best and really completely useless. We are landing in Paris (CDG) then going directly to Switzerland then Florence. This is great advice & a big help. Wow! I want to first offer you my trip report from a trip we took in February 2011. Buy or download a Zurich city guide and see what interests you. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. So everything there will be open, people will be going about their daily business, and you will get, even in a short time, a really good impression of what makes our country tick. We are open to other cities - Zurich just seemed like the easiest travel point between Paris and Florence. WOW - so glad I asked all of you! However,we are not sure where to go and what to do with our time there. Shelter provided by the mountains and the serenity of the lake make Lucerne an inherently calm place to be. It's a lovely town on a mountain lake and there are several mountain excursions if you feel like spending a bit for a great experience. With many restaurants along the waterfront, you’re sure to find something  to suit any palate. Basel in 48 hours. Take a cogwheel railway or an aerial cable car to the top (take the other on the way down) and enjoy the stunning views of the Swiss landscape below. Hi krystinafranchino and welcome on the forum. Tram/Train to Zurich Airport from downtown? This runs through that weekend. No cows though. We spent 48 hours in this magical place - but spend longer if zurich4you.ch/traditional_zurich_oktoberfest…. But in Engelberg there is a "Show Dairy" where they make cheese. Transport: The best way to see the city is on foot unless you want to use your Mobility Ticket to take advantage of the fabulous tram network. There are many things to do at the summit, including hiking trails, flower trails, numerous lookout points, and multiple restaurants serving Swiss cuisine.