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On your way to the lion monument and the Glacier Garden Museum, you will
pass one of Switzerland's most outstanding and attractive restaurants, the Old
Swiss House. Built in 1859, the restaurant contains an antique collection of rare
beauty. The oil paintings are all originals by famous artists. Call ahead for reserva-
tions [ Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; www.oldswisshouse.ch ; E-mail:
[e-mail]], because the Old Swiss House is frequented by the locals
for its exquisite Swiss and French cuisine. Meals are served 0900 to 0030 Tuesday
through Sunday. This Lucerne landmark should not be missed.
Visit Mount Pilatus as a side adventure during your Lucerne day excursion. Be
certain to go on a clear day, for there is nothing more disappointing than a fog-
shrouded peak. The world-famous Pilatus electric railway, with its maximum gradi-
ent of 48 percent, is the steepest cog railway in the world. Discounts are available
for Eurail pass holders. It's best to purchase tickets at the tourist information of-
fice at Zentralstrasse 5. If you have a lot of time, you can take a lake steamer to
Alpnachstad. For a breathtaking view and a beautiful way to end your day in Lu-
cerne, descend Mount Pilatus in a cable car to Kriens and catch the bus to Lu-
cerne. Check with the tourist information office for details and discounts available
to rail pass holders.
Day Excursion to
Rheinfelden
Walled City on the Rhine
Depart from Bern
Distance by Train: 76 miles (122 km)
Average Train Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
City Dialing Code: 61
Tourist Information Office: Marktgasse 16, CH-4310 Rheinfelden
Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
www.tourismus-rheinfelden.ch
E-mail: [e-mail]
Hours: 1330-1830 Monday, 0800-1200/1330-1700 Tuesday-Friday, 0800-1200
the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
Notes: To reach the tourist information office, proceed downhill on Bahnhofstrasse
(Station Street) to the bottom of the hill, where it meets Marktgasse, the pedestrian
shopping area.