Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Vitznau


In the News (Tue 2 Dec 08)

  
  The Park Hotel Vitznau Lucerne : Hotels Lucerne Switzerland
The Park Hotel Vitznau Lucerne was established in 1902, this fairy-tale castle is situated on 15 acres of rich land below the magnificent Mount Rigi on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
The Park Hotel Vitznau Lucerne has undergone numerous structural and decorative renovations and today resembles a majestic, fairy-tale castle with all the modern comforts of a luxurious hotel.
The Park Hotel Vitznau Lucerne is located at the foot of Mount Rigi, at the shores of Lake Lucerne, featuring a superb view of the Alps.
www.holidaycityeurope.com /the-park-vitznau-lucerne/index.htm   (170 words)

  
 _ Vitznau Switzerland guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Whereas Weggis can seem a trifle twee or over pretty, tranquil Vitznau – set in a sheltered west-facing bay close to the narrowest strait of the lake – has plenty of character, despite the hordes of day-trippers in the village centre.
Less than two hours’ walk east from Vitznau is tiny GERSAU, a patch of sloping meadow that was, from 1390 until the French invasion of 1798, the smallest independent free republic in Europe, with all of two thousand inhabitants.
Hourly buses connect Weggis, Vitznau and Gersau, while different buses run from Gersau on to Brunnen and Schwyz.
switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/zentral_schweiz/vitznau.html   (384 words)

  
 Vitznau : Introduction | Frommers.com
Vitznau is located on a different bay of Lake Lucerne, at the foot of the Rigi.
Sports vacations are especially popular in Vitznau from April to October.
The Vitznau-Rigi railway starts at Vitznau along the shores of Lake Lucerne, on the south side of Mount Rigi.
www.frommers.com /destinations/vitznau/2596010001.html   (223 words)

  
 Panorama Photo | vitznau-swiss-alps-lake-lucerne-panorama.jpg
Vitznau is a small town on Lake Lucerne from where the cog train takes you to the top of Mt Rigi.
At dusk the water is as still as it was during the daytime.
The boat schedule wanes at night - be sure you are on time if you need to catch the last one.
www.micktravels.com /panoramas/vitznau-swiss-alps-lake-lucerne-panorama.html   (71 words)

  
 Hotel von der Schweiz - Wohnung von Luzern nahe dem See - Park Hotel Vitznau
Vitznau is no commercialised tourist attraction, but an enchanting oasis tucked away in fascinating countryside.
Vitznau has retained its charm and the rustic independence of a rural area and its people.
Far away from everyday noise and stress, you can top up on expended energy and joie de vivre and, when the swans in the morning glide silently over the lake, you will again be under the spell of this special place.
www.jpmoser.com /parkhotel-vitznau-a.html   (411 words)

  
 Park Hotel Vitznau - Vitznau - Reviews of Park Hotel Vitznau Luzern
Park Hotel Vitznau has its origin in a simple boarding house Villa Pfyffer that was situated on 15 acres of rich land below the magnificent Mount Rigi on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
Started in 1901 and completed in 1903, the Park Hotel Vitznau was built in the Belle Époque style by architect Karl Koller, who also designed the Suvretta House in St. Moritz.
Opened for the first summer season on April 22, 1903, the hotel has undergone numerous structural and decorative renovations and today resembles a majestic, fairy-tale castle with all the modern comforts of a luxurious hotel.
www.jpmoser.com /parkhotel-vitznau.html   (288 words)

  
 The William Tell Express May 30 2003
Arrival at Vitznau was punctual and gave a good view of steam locomotive for the day No. 16 coming off shed ready to propel our specially charter train up the mountain.
The Vitznau Rigi Bahn and Arth Rigi Bahn merged to form one company in 1992, the Rigi Bahnen.
The Vitznau Rigi Bahn was the first rack railway to open in Switzerland back in 1871 to Staffelhöhe and finally to Rigi Kulm in 1873.
www.martynbane.co.uk /2003Trips/AlsaceLorraine/williamtell.htm   (1209 words)

  
 Vitznau Vacation: Travel to Vitznau
Just an hour away from Zurich, Vitznau is a charming village located at the foot of the Rigi, on a bay of Lake Lucerne.
There are also many hiking trails, ideal for long walks and for admiring the beauty of the mountains around it.
Vitznau is the base station for Europe's oldest rack railway (inaugurated in 1871).
www.europeandestinations.com /Vitznau_Vacations.aspx   (154 words)

  
 The Rigi
In order to regulate movement up and down the mountain, "traffic officers" were employed by the council at Weggis and stationed at strategic points in the more difficult sectors.
When the engineer Niklaus Riggenbach planned Europe's first mountain railway from Vitznau to Rigi-Kulm, his project was greeted with ridicule.
It was there that he conceived the idea of overcoming steep gradients by means of a rack-and-pinion mechanism.
www.agecon.uga.edu /~wacra/rigi.htm   (612 words)

  
 Boek Hotels in Vitznau - Expedia.nl
Special Conditions From November 30, 2003 to February 29, 2004, the hotel will be closed for the winter season.
Vitznau LU This tall glass tower is conveniently located between The Rocks historic district and Sydney?s commercial center.
The Arabellasheraton Vitznauerhof is a first class hotel located on the shores of the Lake Lucerne.
www.expedia.nl /hotels/Europa/Zwitserland/Vitznau_hotels.html   (196 words)

  
 Accommodation in Rigi Hotel Vitznau Switzerland
This 3 star hotel is located on the coastline of Vitznau and was established in 1890.
Rigi Hotel Vitznau is located in the centre of Vitznau.
The hotel is very close to the station of the first cogwheel railway of Europe and to the boat station which are the main departure points for wonderful excursions into the mountains and on the lake.
www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/rigi_hotel_vitznau.htm   (162 words)

  
 Webcam Vitznau am Vierwaldstättersee / Rigi
VITZNAU: Das Feriendorf Vitznau liegt im Herzen der Schweiz - am Vierwaldstättersee - in einer romantischen Seebucht am Fusse der Rigi.
VITZNAU: Vitznau is located in the heart of Switzerland on the picturesque Lake of Lucerne at the foot of the famous Mount Rigi.
The webcam shows the view over the harbor and the village of Vitznau.
www.dot-com.ch /seiten/webcam-live.php   (95 words)

  
 Rigi
The jetty in Vitznau is next to the Rigi train station, so returning to Luzern by (steam) ship is very popular.
Vitznau: From Vitznau it's a steep climb on a good walking track either directly to Kaltbad or by Hinterbergen/Unterstetten.
If you want to cut part of the rather steep ascent, there is a small cable car 300 m from the Vitznau jetty/Rigi Bahn station to "Hinterbergen".
www.gruxa.ch /rigi.htm   (2638 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Park Hotel Vitznau at Epinions.com
the modern fairytale castle opens when the warm spring days come to vitznau.
vitznau also offers attractive holidays during the colorful autumn season.
the park hotel vitznau lies on the shore of the lake lucerne in the heart of switzerland.
www.epinions.com /Park_Hotel_Vitznau   (204 words)

  
 Swiss Budget Hotels :: Vitznau Lucerne Vierwaldstättersee central Switzerland Switzerland
The vacation resort of Vitznau is located in the heart of Switzerland - at Lake Lucerne - in a romantic bay at the foot of Mt. Rigi.
Vitznau is only an hour by car from the Airport Zürich Kloten.
Vitznau is not only centrally located in Switzerland's heartland, it was here that at the end of the 19th century some of the world's history of technology was written: In Vitznau Europe's first cogwheel mountain train huffed and puffed up the mountain on May 21, 1871.
www.rooms.ch /sep/vitznau/hotels-vitznau_e.html   (162 words)

  
 ~: Crown Luxury Travel – world class luxury vacation destinations, exclusive villas, hotels and suites. Book ...
This elegant Belle Époque fairytale castle on the shores of Lake Lucerne and at the foot of Mount Rigi - "the Queen of the Mountains" - opened for the season on Thursday, April 12, 2007.
Renowned for excellent and discreet personalized service, the Park Hotel Vitznau has over 100 years of luxury experience.
There is also a heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool with a large lawn for sunbathing right on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
www.crownluxurytravel.com /news.asp?ID=111   (303 words)

  
 Paddle Steamers Vitznau Sample   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Uri remained on the first paddler service out of Luzern, but with a revised timing allowing her to leave Luzern 15 minutes later than in previous years and substituting Hertenstein for Verkehrshaus as her only stop before Weggis.
Approaching Vitznau in the morning of 15/8/99 as MV Schwyz departs towards Weggis
Approaching Vitznau in the morning of 18/8/99, meeting the regular inbound vessel, MV Schwyz.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /tramways/Uri.htm   (516 words)

  
 Accommodation in Park Hotel Vitznau Switzerland
This 5 star hotel is located on the coastline of Vitznau and was established in 1902.
Park Hotel Vitznau lies on the shore of the lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland, at the foot of the Rigi, facing an alpine panorama mirrored in the placid waters of the lake.
Park Hotel Vitznau is sited in a privileged location with views of Lake Lucerne and of the Alps.
www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/park_hotel_vitznau.htm   (118 words)

  
 vitznau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Upon arrival in Zurich we were transported by Minibus to Park Hotel Vitznau on beautiful Lake Lucerne.
As we departed the bus in front of this luxurious Hotel we were greeted with the sound of cow bells from a mountain across the way.
One day we walked into the town of Vitznau and boarded the boat to Lucerne.
home.earthlink.net /~hilbers/vitznau.html   (457 words)

  
 Park Hotel Vitznau
Started in 1900 and completed in 1902, the Park Hotel Vitznau was built in the "Belle Epoque" style by architect Karl Koller, who also designed the Suvretta House in St. Moritz.
Located in the small city of Vitznau at the foot of Mount Rigi and on Lake Lucerne, the hotel features a superb view of the Alps.
Only one kilometre (1/2 mile) from the village centre, the hotel is in close proximity to Lucerne (half hour by car, one hour by boat) and only 60km (38 miles) south of Zurich.
www.travelwizard.com /europe/switzerland-vacations/luxury-hotels-resorts/park-hotel-vitznau   (681 words)

  
 Vitznau - Críticas e información sobre viajes - TripAdvisor
Our friends have been coming to this hotel for two weeks each summer for the last 15 years and love it.
Vitznau: Hotel Rigi: "Would have loved to have stayed longer"
The hotel's location is superb.The guys at the front desk seem to be more interested in themselves than in the guest requests.
www.tripadvisor.es /AllReviews-g198861-Vitznau.html   (792 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Vitznau book Vitznau Hotels
Kasbah.com is committed to finding you the best choice of cheap hotels in Vitznau.
Our secure online hotel reservations system is quick and easy to use, whether you are looking for cheap hotels in Vitznau, luxury hotels or a discount family hotel room kasbah.com has got it covered - with low prices all year round.
The Park Hotel Vitznau Lies On the Shore of the Lake Lucerne in the middle of Switzerland, At the Foot of the Rigi, Facing an Alpine Panorama Mirrored in the Placid Waters of the Lake.
www.kasbah.com /resort_hotels/vitznau_switzerland.htm   (516 words)

  
 Vitznau Hotels, Vitznau Discount Hotels, Vitznau Budget & Luxury Hotel Reservations, Hotel in Vitznau
Vitznau discount hotels, Vitznau hotel reservation, Vitznau hotel, lodging, travel.
Vitznau Hotels directory offering free online bookings in Vitznau - SWITZERLAND, you can start to search available-online hotels in Vitznau from luxurious 5 stars to 4 stars, 3 stars, 2 stars.
Our goal is to help you find the ideal hotel in Vitznau from the lowest prices available.
vitznau.all-hotels-world.com   (99 words)

  
 Vitznau Hotels - Discount hotels in Vitznau, Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
For Vitznau hotels, you'll find the best deals with our Switzerland hotel reservation services.
With a wide selection of hotels to choose from, there is sure to be something for every travellers taste and budget.
Vitznau Hotels Switzerland - Copyright 2003 www.switzerland-hotel-reservation.com © All rights reserved.
www.switzerland-hotel-reservation.com /vitznau   (138 words)

  
 SWISS TRAIN ITINERARY - small first class escorted train tours to Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
After a short ride to Zürich Hauptbahnhof, we continue on to Lucerne where we transfer to a lake steamer for the cruise to our hotel in dreamy little Vitznau, a lake-side resort since the turn of the century.
Here we are met by a luggage van to either ride or walk to the pretty Hotel Floralpina where your room overlooks the lake.
You leave the ship on the return voyage at Brunnen from where we take a bus to Schwyz, the town after which Switzerland was named and to pretty town of Einsiedeln with its famous thousand year old monastery.
www.poshjourneys.com /swiss_train_itinerary.htm   (1558 words)

  
 Hoteles en Vitznau - Reservas de hoteles en Vitznau, Suiza
Amplia elección de hoteles en Vitznau con reserva en línea y confirmación inmediata a los precios más ventajosos.
Hoteles economicos o de lujo en Vitznau, encuentra la solución ideal por tu presupuesto.
Traveleurope.com te ayuda a elegir entre las mejoras ofertas de los hoteles en Vitznau con precios actualizados, imagenes, descripciones y la posición de todos los hoteles.
www.traveleurope.com /spa/suiza/vitznau   (133 words)

  
 Vitznau Live! Webcam Vitznau, Switzerland - Vitznau Webcam
Vitznau: Webcam in Vitznau, Switzerland - Watch Vitznau in Switzerland live - Links to more webcams and livecams in Vitznau and Switzerland
Webcam Vitznau - View from the Hotel Schiff over the yachtport and the village of Vitznau on the shores of the Lake Lucerne.
A community in the Canton of Lucerne, it occupies a narrow strip between the lake and the Rigi looming behind; one of the mountain railways to the summit starts in Vitznau.
www.webcamgalore.com /EN/webcam/Switzerland/Vitznau/792.html   (163 words)

  
 Find your accommodation within the most popular Vitznau hotels
This hotel is sited in a privileged location with views of Lake Lucerne and of the Alps.
VITZNAU ALSO OFFERS ATTRACTIVE HOLIDAYS DURING THE COLORFUL AUTUMN SEASON.
THE PARK HOTEL VITZNAU LIES ON THE SHORE OF THE LAKE LUCERNE IN THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND, AT THE FOOT OF THE RIG...
www.hotelguide.ch /lucerne/vitznau/hotels5152752.html   (215 words)

  
 sandysmith Vitznau Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
Based at Vitznau, halfway along Lake Lucerne we enjoyed 9 glorious days in the central region of Switzerland.
Vitznau has a circular town walk and also two cable-cars as well as the Rigi Bahn to enjoy.
The hiking options on the Rigi are numerous and with other gondolas, such as the one down to Weggis and another train frrom Rigi Kulm to Arth Goldau round trip excursions are possible.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/e376/a86e1   (284 words)

  
 The William Tell Express May 30 2003
On arrival at Vitznau the train ran into the southern side of the island platform, largely under the bridge built to replace the level crossing that was once here.
With about half an hour to go until the return across the lake there was time to get some photos and have a look around at Vitznau.
Two electric trains 1 (built in 1937) and 5 (built in 1965) occupy the station with No.16 and her train hidden out of sight behind them.
www.martynbane.co.uk /2003Trips/AlsaceLorraine/williamtell3.htm   (647 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.