Hertenstein, Weggis and Vitznau, Switzerland
8th August 2003

This collection of photos taken on 8th August 2003 illustrates a day of leisure, a pleasant walk from Hertenstein to Weggis and Vitznau, returning on the steamer. Also a look around the Hertenstein Hotel grounds with views of Lake Lucerne and some animals and birds in the small zoo.

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One of the local Peacocks at the Hertenstein Hotel.
One of the local Peacocks at the Hertenstein Hotel.
The wonderful view from our hotel balcony.
The wonderful view from our hotel balcony.
The Stadt Luzern Paddle Steamercalls in at Hertenstein Pier.
The Stadt Luzern Paddle Steamercalls in at Hertenstein Pier.
A Boat and Airship seen from our hotel balcony.
A Boat and Airship seen from our hotel balcony.
Looking towards the Rigi Mountain from our hotel balcony
Looking towards the Rigi Mountain from our hotel balcony
The Lido-Bus runs from Hertenstein to Weggis.
The Lido-Bus runs from Hertenstein to Weggis.
The first part of our walk from Hertenstien with the Rigi dominating the skyline.
The first part of our walk from Hertenstien with the Rigi dominating the skyline.
A Swiss Garden Centre near Weggis.
A Swiss Garden Centre near Weggis.
Looking back towards Hertenstein at Weggis with Mount Pilatus in the distance.
Looking back towards Hertenstein at Weggis with Mount Pilatus in the distance.
A Sculpture on the shore of Lake Lucerne near Weggis.
A Sculpture on the shore of Lake Lucerne near Weggis.
A floating Red Cow at Weggis on Lake Lucerne.
A floating Red Cow at Weggis on Lake Lucerne.
Now we know where the name 'Cow and Gate' originated.
Now we know where the name 'Cow and Gate' originated.
An unusual rock shaped like an Elephant.
An unusual rock shaped like an Elephant.
Golden Rod beside Lake Lucerne near Vitznau.
Golden Rod beside Lake Lucerne near Vitznau.
Two Rigi Bahn trains at Vitznau.
Two Rigi Bahn trains at Vitznau.
A Rigi Railway shunting engine on the turntable at Vitznau.
A Rigi Railway shunting engine on the turntable at Vitznau.
Vitznau looking towards Weggis.
Vitznau looking towards Weggis.
The Steamer Pier at Vitznau.
The Steamer Pier at Vitznau.
The view from the Steamer leaving Vitznau.
The view from the Steamer leaving Vitznau.
The Swiss Flag is shown high up on the mountain at Vitznau.
The Swiss Flag is shown high up on the mountain at Vitznau.
Weggis seen from the Lake Lucerne Steamer.
Weggis seen from the Lake Lucerne Steamer.
Arriving back at Hertenstien Pier.
Arriving back at Hertenstien Pier.
The 'Stadt Luzern' Paddle Steamer at Hertenstien pier.
The 'Stadt Luzern' Paddle Steamer at Hertenstien pier.
A beautiful family of Deer at Hertenstein.
A beautiful family of Deer at Hertenstein.
Close up of a Peacock at Hertenstein.
Close up of a Peacock at Hertenstein.
Two Flamingos in the small Zoo at Hertenstein.
Two Flamingos in the small Zoo at Hertenstein.
The footpath alongside Lake Lucerne at Hertenstein.
The footpath alongside Lake Lucerne at Hertenstein.
Swiss Cows complete with ringing bells
Swiss Cows complete with ringing bells
The end of a perfect day, the view from our hotel balcony.
The end of a perfect day, the view from our hotel balcony.
Looking towards the Rigi from our balcony.
Looking towards the Rigi from our balcony.
Early morning scene across Lake Lucerne from our balcony.
Early morning scene across Lake Lucerne from our balcony.
Our Skinners Coach is ready to head off from Hertenstein.
Our Skinners Coach is ready to head off from Hertenstein.