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Luzerne to Innsbruck - best driving route?

Greetings! As part of our upcoming Switzerland/Austria trip we are going to drive from Luzerne to Innsbruck. Looking at Google Maps, there are two route options that we are trying to decide between. One is via A1 and the other is via A3.

Since we aren't in a hurry to get from Point A to Point B, and since the difference in driving times is only about 40 minutes, we would like to take the route that offers the best scenery. We like stopping at scenic overlooks and we like visiting quaint villages. We don't plan on taking long stops to do any activities other than looking, taking photos, eating, and continuing on.

Which route do you all recommend, and why?

Thanks for your help!

Posted by
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Neither of the two is particularly scenic by Swiss standards. Go with whichever floats your boat on the day.

Do be prepared to not only have your Swiss Vignette on the windscreen, you will need to also have an Austrian Vignette (10 days for around €8) and also you will have to pay for the expensive tunnel toll at St Anton.

Posted by
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Highway 17 is beautiful. We made a similar trip as you. After Walensee, we took route 17 south and went through a beautiful valley and came out about 90 minutes later. We stopped a lot for photos and eating a picnic, though.