saver day pass questions

[maggiely2023]

Hi,

We are planning to stay in Zurich for three nights in the summer and want to plan a day trip to Lucern from Zurich. On the day in Lucern, I am thinking to visit Rigi mountain in the morning and the rest of the time in the city of Lucern. I have two kids, 12 and 14 years old. Should I buy saver day pass for adults and day pass for children? May I ask if saver day pass and children's day pass can cover all transportation, such as round way train tickets from Zurich to Lucern, the lift ticket to the top of Rigi Mountain, boat ticket from Lucern train station to the stop of the Rigi Mountain ?  

[RolandP · Accepted solution]

Hello @maggiely2023 

I, personally, would not stay in Zurich with a family. Lucerne is much nicer and offers a lot more for children, compared to Zurich. The latter is rather a banking city and not conveniently located for day trips to other parts of the country. Plus, Zurich is expensive, not matter what. If you do not have family there, consider a change of base.

The Saver Day Pass and the Children Day Pass is fully covering the Mt. Rigi visit, so does it also includes the boat ride from Lucerne to Vitznau. Make sure you will catch one of the paddle steamers, this will be great fun for the kids and unique in the world! The Museum of transport is also great fun and very interesting for kids.

For the kids, I recommend the Junior Card. It costs CHF 30.- per child and is valid for 1 year. With it, kids travel for free everywhere provided you as parents hold a valid ticket. It is available at the train station only.

Kind regards,
Roland

[maggiely2023]

Thank you Roland. It is very helpful and informative. May I ask if I buy the saver day pass? for any train, do I need to book in advance, such as make a reservation for four of us?