Mount Rigi

In a majestic setting where three lakes meet

The Rigi, also known as the Queen of Mountains, is majestically towering between the Lucerne, Zug and Lauerz Lakes. It’s a typical Swiss green landscape with meadows, forests and grazing cows. At 1.797 meters of altitude, the highest point on the Rigi Kulm is to enjoy a beautiful panorama over the Lucerne Lake and the surrounding Alps and over the Swiss plateau facing north.

The unique location of the Rigi back in the 18th century made it a popular destination for travelers across Europe. Queen Victoria was even carried up the peak in a sedan chair in this pioneer mountain of Alpine tourism. The Mass tourism of modern era began in 1871 with the construction of Vitznau-Rigi Railway, the first mountain railway in Europe. 

There are still some old trains running today with public nostalgia trips scheduled on weekends between July and September. These 100 years old restored steam locomotives use about 500 kg of coal and 2,200 liters of water on one trip up the mountain.

Winter

Visitors are welcome to take part in winter sports such as five ski lifts with 15km of ski and snowboard pistes, an airboard piste, 7km of tobogganing runs, a 14km panoramic ski run as well as 35km of groomed winter hiking, snowshoe and Nordic walking trails. Those looking for a more relaxed experience can book a horse sleigh ride.

Summer

The Rigi with over 100km of hiking paths and 15km of Nordic walking trails is real paradise for hikers. The major altitude differences can easily be conquered by cable car or mountain railway. Visitors love to hit Rigiland in Kaltbad, where they can find an extensive play area for children the Wildmannlipfad trail, a mini-golf course, picnic areas and a natural pond complete with Kneipp path.

Tickets to the Rigi

Tickets for a trip up to Rigi Kulm are available online and at any staffed rail station, at the Lake Lucerne boat docks and at the ticket desks of the Rigi railways. Several types of day tickets are available, such as summer and winter day tickets. Your rail pass grants a discount or even free traveling. You can also book a tour package.

Summer day ticket for Mount Rigi

Day ticket for an independent Mount Rigi tour. It includes unlimited rides on the trains from Vitznau and Arth-Goldau to the top (Rigi Kulm), and the cableway from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad.

• Attraction type: Scenic trip, By train;
• Natural site, Mountain top, By train
• Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car

Escort: independent (ticket only)

Duration: 1 day or less

From$79.16per person

Ride on Europe’s first railway in Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains. Enjoy a unique combination of rack railway and cable car and enjoy an exhilarating outing by Luzern in the heart of central Switzerland.

About this activity

• Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

• COVID-19 precautions

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• Mobile ticketing

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• Valid 1 day
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Tickets for an independent Classic Round Trip to Mount Rigi from Lucerne0

You’ll first take a boat to Vitznau, and change to the cogwheel train up to Mount Rigi to enjoy the views. Then the train takes you down to the village of Rigi Kaltbad, and the cable car goes further down to Weggis on the lake. You’ll return to Lucerne by boat.

• Attraction type: Scenic trip, By train;
• Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
• Scenic trip, By boat

Escort: independent (ticket only)

Duration: 1 day or less

Price from $134.15

• Free Cancellation
• 4 to 8 hours (Approx.)