What is so special and the highlights of Mount Rigi?
The classic Rigi Round Trip offers a winning combination of boat, cogwheel railway and aerial cable car rides. This varied excursion to the heart of Central Switzerland makes the perfect day or half-day trip from/to Lucerne.
Is RIGI free with Swiss Pass 2020?
Yes. Its completely free with Swiss pass.
How to book swiss pass with discounted rates? Where can i buy swiss pass for best rates?
- To start with, the boat trip on Lake Lucerne is an experience in itself. Take ship from Lucerne to Vitznau. Boat station is just opposite to train station
- Then comes the venerable Mt. Rigi Railways, which has been taking visitors up the “Queen of the Mountains” from Vitznau since 1871. Take Cogwheel train from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm
- At Rigi Kulm you’ll find a majestic 360° panorama with views of the Swiss plateau and as far as the Black Forest, the Vosges mountains and the ring of mountains from the Glarus Alps to the Bernese Alps.
- Return :
- Take cogwheel train to Rigi-Kaltbad and from there to Weggis in aerial cable car
- Return to Lucerne city in boat
TIP : We will be able to get best views, when the weather is good. So make sure of weather in morning and plan accordingly.
Duration
If you spend good 1-2 hours on top, min. 5 hrs. Available all year
What is on offer
- Mount Rigi (All the below are free and included in swiss pass)
- Starting point : Lucerne boat station opp railway station
- Boat trip: Lucerne – Vitznau
- cogwheel railway : Uphill Vitznau – Rigi Kulm
- cogwheel railway : Downhill Rigi Kulm – Rigi Kaltbad
- Downhill from Rigi Kaltbad – Weggis by aerial cable car
- Boat trip: Weggis – Lucerne
Good to know
- Free travel with Swiss Pass/GA travelcard
- Tickets available at the Lake Lucerne SGV boat company.
- If you would like to skip the queue and book with some discount book it here
Prices per person (Summer)
2nd class | 1st class* | |
without Half-Fare travelcard | CHF 117.00 | CHF 140.00 |
with Half-Fare travelcard | CHF 58.50 | CHF 70.00 |
Prices per person (Winter)
2nd class | 1st class* | |
without Half-Fare travelcard | CHF 95.00 | CHF 118.00 |
with Half-Fare travelcard | CHF 58.50 | CHF 70.00 |
Lucerne is the best place to stay for Rigi trip, as it starts from Lucerne boat station. Preferably take stay near to Lucerne train station as it is convenient and time saving.
I will take you to Mount Rigi through my pictures. I am sure you will enjoy 🙂
Now comes the venerable Mt. Rigi Railways, which has been taking visitors up the “Queen of the Mountains” from Vitznau since 1871. Take Cogwheel train from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm
Enjoy a evening in Lucerne :
- Once we reach back to Lucerne city, Chapel Bridge can be explored
- Its just walk-able distance from the boat/train station
- You can find nice coffee house/restaurants in the lake side.
- Good ambiance to spend evening
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