Mother’s Day Brunch Trip to the Brünig Pass
A perfect day to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Enjoy quality time together on a nostalgic train journey to the Brünig Pass, offering breathtaking mountain views. At the Waldegg restaurant, a delicious Mother’s Day brunch awaits you in a cosy atmosphere. A wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation for your mother and spend Mother’s Day together surrounded by the impressive Alpine scenery.
Program
Set off relaxed on 10 May 2026 at 8.20 a.m. from Lucerne on a very special journey. On board the lovingly restored 1950s vintage train, you will be welcomed with a sparkling apéritif as the route takes you along the shores of Lake Lucerne and Lake Sarnen. The train then climbs the impressive rack railway section between Giswil and Brünig-Hasliberg.
At 1,002 metres above sea level – the highest point on the Zentralbahn line – a delicious brunch buffet awaits you at the Waldegg restaurant, surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery. Well refreshed, you will then begin the return journey on the historic train, travelling comfortably back from Brünig to Lucerne.
A delightful excursion full of special moments – the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
Information
Adults: CHF 129.–
Children (2 to 16 years): CHF 59.–
Children under 2 years: Free of charge
The price includes:
- Return journey on the historic Brünig train operated by the Historic Heritage of Zentralbahn Foundation
- A sparkling apéritif served after departure on the special morning train
- Brunch buffet at the Waldegg Restaurant on the Brünig Pass*
- A rose for every mother
- A small personalised gift for every mother
- Professional tour guidance provided by the onboard staff of the Verein Meterspurbahn and Zentralbahn
Seating is unreserved on the train. The train consists of two first-class coaches and one combined coach with first and second class sections. There is no distinction between 1st and 2nd class. Prices are the same for all boarding locations.
*Included: Coffee and milk-based drinks à discrétion (unlimited), orange juice, buffet with pastries, cold cuts, cheese, dairy products, and jams.
Train journey on the historic Brünig train to Brünig-Hasliberg
- Boarding is possible in Lucerne, Kriens Mattenhof, Horw, Hergiswil NW and Sarnen.
| Departure | Location |
|---|---|
| 8.20 h – Plattform 15 | Lucerne |
| 8.25 h – Plattform 2 | Kriens Mattenhof |
| 8.27 h – Plattform 1 | Horw |
| 8.34 h – Plattform 1 | Hergiswil NW |
| 8.53 h – Plattform 2 | Sarnen |
| 10.15 h | Brünig-Hasliberg |
Return journey on the historic Brünig train to Lucerne
- Disembarking is possible in Sarnen, Hergiswil NW, Horw, Kriens Mattenhof and Lucerne.
| Departure | Location |
|---|---|
| 13.00 h – Plattform 1 | Brünig-Hasliberg |
| 14.20 h – Plattform 1 | Sarnen |
| 14.34 h – Plattform 1 | Hergiswil NW |
| 14.39 h – Plattform 3 | Horw |
| 14.42 h – Plattform 1 | Kriens Mattenhof |
| 14.46 h | Lucerne |
Highlights of the Mother’s Day Excursion
Important Information
- We recommend travelling by public transport.
- In Lucerne, public car parks are available around the railway station. For the other locations, please consult the Zentralbahn Park+Rail website.
- Boarding is possible at all intermediate stations.
- Are dogs allowed? Yes, dogs may travel free of charge.
- I am unable to take part in the journey. Will my ticket be refunded? No, Zentralbahn does not refund tickets. Please contact your insurance provider.
- Are historic train journeys accessible? Participation is only partially possible for persons with reduced mobility (for example with a foldable wheelchair).
- Can the rolling stock vary? Yes, if the planned locomotive or passenger coaches cannot be used for technical reasons, replacement vehicles from the Zentralbahn fleet will be provided.
- Does the staff speak English? The journey is offered in German. Depending on the train attendant, English may or may not be spoken. All travel information will be sent in German.
- Tickets are available exclusively through the Lucerne Tourism online shop. Tickets are not sold at staffed public transport ticket offices.
- Seating on the train is unreserved. Seats in the restaurant are assigned and clearly labelled.
If you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact us at extrazug@zentralbahn.ch