Mount rigi Cogwheel

The first mountain railway in Europe made it to this striking point of view in 1871. The Rigi kulm and its summit hotel now have two cog railways – one coming from Vitznau and one coming from Arth-Goldau. An Aerial cableway leads to Rigi-Kaltbad straight from Weggis. Visitors can enjoy the view of the summit over 13 lakes, the Alps and into the Black Forest.

The Vitznau cog wheel railway begins right on the shores of Lake Lucerne, since it is easy to combine an excursion to Mt. Rigi with a boat ride. Gentle rocking helps visitors to relax from the very beginning, since the cogwheel railway moving at a stately speed.

It is really a special experience to ride in one of the antique carriages. Passengers will enjoy the all-round view, with nothing between them and the fresh mountain air, in these beautifully restored carriages dating from 1871 to 1911. Traveling in a train drawn by steam engine no. 16 or no. 17, designed in 1923 and 1925, is a real highlight.

Facts

Altitude:	1798 m a.s.l.
Arrival:	Boat or bus to Vitznau, continuing on the cog railway to Rigi Kulm; train or bus to Art-Goldau, continuing on the cog railway to Rigi Kulm; boat or bus to Weggis, continuing on the areal cableway to Rigi Kaltbad.
Timetable:	Operates year-round
Travel duration to summit:	30 mins from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm; 37 mins from Goldau to Rigi Kulm; 10 mins from Weggis to Rigi Kulm
Attractions:	360-degree panorama on the summit, special steam train rides, Rigi Kaltbad mineral bath & spa
Food & beverage:	Around 30 mountain inns on the mountain
Specials:	Fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass Book Swiss Travel System tickets

The trails are still covered with snow. Good footwear is required.

General information

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Time required	4 to 8 hours (full day)
Suitable for children with age	0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
Suitable for	Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
Weather	Outdoor
Category	Nature, Relax

Contact

Switzerland Tourism
Morgartenstrasse 5a
CH-8004 Zurich
Switzerland
(Not open to the public)

Location: Arth

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Address

6410 Arth, Switzerland

Opening Time

Sunday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Monday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Tuesday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Wednesday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Thursday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Friday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Saturday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM
Sunday	6.30 AM – 10.40 PM

Tickets

Swiss travel pass

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Location: Arth

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Mount rigi Cogwheel

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