When the mountain views disappear into cloud, this is where the day goes instead. The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne is the country’s most-visited museum, and it’s an easy, scenic trip from Vitznau — hop a boat across the lake and you’re there without ever needing the car. Inside, there’s enough to fill a whole rainy day: full-size aircraft and locomotives you can walk right up to, an interactive road transport hall, a planetarium, a Swiss chocolate experience that’s popular with kids and adults alike, and a giant-screen cinema. It’s built for hands-on exploring rather than quiet browsing, so children tend to love it, and there’s enough depth to keep adults interested too. Give yourself the better part of a day if you want to see it properly — it’s bigger than it looks from outside. Arrive right at opening if you’re visiting in peak season, as it draws crowds on genuinely wet days. It’s the reliable answer whenever the weather refuses to cooperate with the rest of your plans.
