“After the boat trip, we arrived in Kehrsiten. A short walk later, the funicular took my sister and me up to the Bürgenstock. In the sunshine, we enjoyed the wonderful views and the beautiful gardens.”

Lucerne Region - Lake Lucerne · 6374
Buochs
Buochs is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden at 435 m above sea level, located on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne. To the south of it lies the Buochserhorn, a peak in the Uri Alps at 1806 m above sea level. From this free-standing mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Lucerne and the mountains of the Pre-Alps to the north. To the south, you can see the Central Swiss Alps. Buochs has several houses and chapels worth seeing. These include the Nothelferkapelle St. Sebastian and the Obgasskapelle Sieben Schmerzen Mariä.
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Sights nearby
Train travel to Buochs
Getting around: passes & scenic trains
- Day trip train ticket to Engelberg from Lucerne self-guided

Day trip train ticket to Engelberg from Lucerne self-guided
Lucerne
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Aerial image © swisstopo
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- Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways

Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways
Arth-Goldau · Top rated
5 % backfrom $118
4.7(304) - Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne

Voralpen Express Ticket from St. Gallen or Lucerne
Lucerne
1 % backfrom $65
4.5(2) - From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways

From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
Lucerne · In demand
5 % backfrom $203
4.7(23) - Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne

Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Lucerne · In demand
5 % backfrom $48
4.7(268) - Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"

Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Hergiswil
3 % backfrom $9
5.0(5) - Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth

Floaty Special Moments on Lake Zug from Arth
Arth-Goldau
3 % backfrom $210
- Ticket to the glass labyrinth of Glasi Hergiswil

Ticket to the glass labyrinth of Glasi Hergiswil
Hergiswil
3 % backfrom $7
5.0(3) - Day program movie theater Museum of Transport Lucerne

Day program movie theater Museum of Transport Lucerne
Lucerne
5 % backfrom $23
5.0(6) - Ticket Swiss Chocolate Adventure Museum of Transport Lucerne

Ticket Swiss Chocolate Adventure Museum of Transport Lucerne
Lucerne · In demand
5 % backfrom $23
4.5(38)
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Hiking routes
- Mountain hiking trail

Kapellenweg Engelbergertal
Wolfenschiessen · 18 km · 7 h 51 min
Honegg - Hauwald
Honegg → Hauwald · 1.2 km · 22 min
fixme - fixme
fixme · 1.9 km · 55 min
Bürgenberg – Seewliweid
Bürgenberg → Seewliweid · 1.1 km · 22 min
Bürgenberg
1.9 km · 1 h 19 min
- Mountain hiking trail
Bürgenberg – Seewligrat
Bürgenberg → Seewligrat · 1.3 km · 2 h 6 min
- Mountain hiking trail
Vorderegg – Boden
Vorderegg → Boden · 1.0 km · 24 min
Easy hike from Dallenwil to Buochs via Oberdorf NW
Dallenwil → Buochs · 8.7 km · 2 h 14 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad

Private Pilatus hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Alplanschstad
Alpnach
3 % backfrom $370
- Private day hike Pilatus from Lucerne

Private day hike Pilatus from Lucerne
Lucerne
3 % backfrom $726
5.0(1) - Waldstätterweg, Stage 7/7

Waldstätterweg, Stage 7/7
Bergwanderweg · Beckenried → Rütli · 13 km · 5 h 15 min
- Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2

Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2
Bergwanderweg · Stans → Niederrickenbach · 10 km · 3 h 47 min
- Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 19/32

Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 19/32
Bergwanderweg · Stans → Seelisberg · 21 km · 7 h 6 min
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Luzerner Hinterland–Rigi, Stage 3/3

Luzerner Hinterland–Rigi, Stage 3/3
Cycling routes · Luzern → Brunnen · 40 km
- Guided E-MTB ride with a stop for refreshments in Engelberg

Guided E-MTB ride with a stop for refreshments in Engelberg
Engelberg
3 % backfrom $421
- Private e-MTB riding skills course in Engelberg

Private e-MTB riding skills course in Engelberg
Engelberg
3 % backfrom $230
- Family Biking: Guided Family Bike Tour in Engelberg

Family Biking: Guided Family Bike Tour in Engelberg
Engelberg
3 % backfrom $395
New on Swiss Activities
- Bürgenstock funicular ticket from Kehrsiten

Bürgenstock funicular ticket from Kehrsiten
Lucerne Region - Lake Lucerne
1 % backfrom $22
5.0(1) - Detective Trail with Barbecue and Chocolate Fun in Buchrain

Detective Trail with Barbecue and Chocolate Fun in Buchrain
Lucerne
3 % backfrom $13
- Private Floaty trip on Lake Zug departing from Arth

Private Floaty trip on Lake Zug departing from Arth
Arth-Goldau
3 % backfrom $178
- Romantic overnight stay in the floaty on Lake Zug starting from Arth

Romantic overnight stay in the floaty on Lake Zug starting from Arth
Arth-Goldau
3 % backfrom $286
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Self and World. Works from the Collection

Self and World. Works from the Collection
Exhibition · Stans
- AUGUSTINA FLÜELER - Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, Textilunternehmerin

AUGUSTINA FLÜELER - Klosterfrau, Künstlerin, Textilunternehmerin
Exhibition · Stans
- Kunstausstellung "Laufweite" von Kollektiv Zweievierzg

Kunstausstellung "Laufweite" von Kollektiv Zweievierzg
Exhibition · Stansstad
- Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum

Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Kerns
5 % backfrom $36
5.0(5)
Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 60 min drive
- "Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne

"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
5 % backfrom $357
5.0(1) - Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket
Zurich · Trending
2 % backfrom $22
4.7(45) - "Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne

"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
Küssnacht am Rigi
5 % backfrom $125
4.6(7) - Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach

Family Factory Tour at the House of Läderach
Bilten
3 % backfrom $39
4.5(2) - Private wine tasting at a family-run winery on Zurich's Gold Coast

Private wine tasting at a family-run winery on Zurich's Gold Coast
Zurich
3 % backfrom $459
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 20 min drive
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Wildlife observation trail at Niederbauen
Wildlife observation trail at Niederbauen
Zoo & animal park · Emmetten
- Visitor Centre of the Ornithological Station
Visitor Centre of the Ornithological Station
Zoo & animal park · Sempach
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 45 min drive
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- Fitpass

Fitpass
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Journal
- 2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva

2 days Switzerland - 9 itineraries from Geneva
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Journal
- Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?

Jungfrau Travel Pass - is it worth buying?
The Jungfrau Travel Pass is a travel pass for visitors who want to discover the Jungfrau Region over 3 to 8 days. The Jungfrau Travel Pass gives you access to all public transport in the Jungfrau Region. This includes railroads, mountain railroads, buses and boats. In summer, the Jungfrau Travel Pass is perfect for hikes and excursions by boat. In winter, you can use it for winter hikes and tobogganing. (Photo Schynige Platte: © Jungfrau Railways)
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- 40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland

40 interesting, fun and astonishing facts about Switzerland
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- 33 Swiss inventions that will amaze you

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- HotTug boat Lake Lucerne from Buochs
- Public wakeboarding or wakesurfing at Lake Lucerne
- Private wakeboarding or wakesurfing Lake Lucerne
- Sea kayak barbecue tour on Lake Lucerne
- Team event in a large canoe from Buochs
- Sea Kayak Tour Lucerne
- Fondue Canoe Tour Lake Lucerne
- Winter Kayak Trip Lake Lucerne
- "Alpine Venture" 60-minute scenic flight departing from Buochs Airport
- "Alpine Voyage" 90-minute scenic flight departing from Buochs
- "Alpine Odyssey" 150 min scenic flight from Buochs

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