Perched at 1898 m, Mount Stanserhorn is all about breathing in fresh Alpine air and soaking in the views of green valleys, blue skies and emerald lakes that include the Bernese Alps, Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Accessed by virtue of an aerial Cabrio cableway that comes with an open-air deck, the journey to the summit is the drawcard of Stanserhorn. In fact, open roof wooden coaches have been transporting travellers to the top ever since the 19th century. Don’t be surprised if R Kelly’s ‘I believe I can fly’ plays in your head on an endless loop as you make your ascent. The circular walk of Stanserhorn looks eerily futuristic, while the gifts of nature stand elegantly in the background—a noteworthy juxtaposition. Apart from magnificent vistas, the peak has a revolving restaurant by the name of ‘Rondorama’ that serves excellent Swiss cuisine.

The journey from Lucerne to Stanserhorn merely takes 40 min. You would first have to take a train to the town of Stans followed by a 5 min walk to the Valley Station to hop aboard the funicular to Kälti which is the boarding point for the Cabrio ride. This cableway is operational during the summer months of April and November. Try buying the ‘Good Morning Ticket’ as it is a lot cheaper and check the weather forecast before planning your day trip.