Hertenstein and Weggis

Hertenstein is just 30 min scenic walk from Weggis along Lake Lucerne or 30 mins cruise onboard a paddle boat or steamer from Lucerne. It’s an enchanting place with a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne and magnificent panoramic view of the mountains. It’s an idyllic place, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Perhaps it’s because of the tranquil atmosphere that hotels in Weggis and Hertenstein are primarily spa and wellness hotels.

"This is the charmingest place we have ever lived in for repose and restfulness, superb scenery whose beauty undergoes a perpetual change from one miracle to another, yet never runs short of fresh surprises and new inventions. We shall always come here for the summers if we can." - Mark Twain

The walking path at Hertenstein near our hotel was lined with cherry and black berry trees and of course, we had a great time plucking and eating them. We didn’t think anyone would mind as the trees were just along the hiking route and the ground were covered with rotting and ripened fruits that had fallen from the trees through the sheer lack of attention. We gave those bright red or purple fruits on the trees longing for attention the appreciation they are crying out for.

While coming back from Lucerne on our second night at Hertenstein, instead of getting off at Hertenstein, we continued on to Weggis which is the second stop from Lucerne. And from Weggis, we walked back to Hertenstein. The small, idyllic holiday resort of Weggis lies on the shore of Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the renowned Rigi. Weggis offers tranquillity and relaxation in front of a beautiful lake and mountain panorama. It is often termed the ‘Riviera’ of central Switzerland. The walk from Weggis to Hertenstein was another relaxing scenic trail with the lake on our left and beautiful homes and spa and wellness hotels on our right. The hiking sign said that our walk would take 1std 20 min (1 hour 20 min) but I guess we weren’t really strolling as we took only 35 minutes.

When we reached our hotel, there was a brief period of sunlight as the sun sets while we were in our room and Boo managed to catch a few shots of the setting sun and a rainbow. What a lovely end to a great day.