Amazing view from the top. A 360° view of the snowcapped mountains in the distance and lakes below. The view from the train up was also amazing with the view of the lake and mountain at a really steep angle. Get the ferry from Lucerne and you've got a spectacular view all the way. There's another older train from the top that goes on route b through the valley round the back but there's not much to see as it's mostly through the forest.
MoreMount Rigi is the frontier of the Alps, known as the "Queen of the Mountains". From the peak of the mountain, you can overlook the panoramic view of the entire Alps and extend to the Black Forest of Germany and the plains of France. As early as the 19th century, cultural celebrities such as Victor Hugo visited here. In 1864, Queen Victoria of England also visited Mount Rigi. Climbing Railways and Cable Cars Visitors can choose to climb the mountain by mountain railway trains or cable cars. Starting from Vitznau, there is the first cog railway in Europe built in 1871, and there is also a cog railway from Goldau, both of which can reach Rigi Kulm. If you start from Weggis, you can take the cable car line and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Rigi from high altitude, but only to the middle station (RigiKaltbad) of the mountain. The walking trails of Mount Rigi are relatively gentle, with more than 100 kilometers of walking trails extending from peak to bottom on the side of the mountain. There are thousands of alpine vegetation here, and there is even a mountain flower trail. There is also a gentle slope down the mountain that can be walked in about 2 hours. The scenery is pleasant, and it does not require particularly strong physical strength. Experience sports RigiKaltbad in the middle of Mount Rigi is a good place to appreciate the changing scenery of the four seasons. Visitors can experience the rich sports here, including skiing, sledding, ice skating, landscape cross-country and so on. The Alpine Cross Country Ski School here offers guided lessons for beginners. Accommodation and Dining Various hotels, restaurants and holiday apartments are distributed in the St. Regis Mountains, with a strong Swiss style. There are also restaurants with terraces and beautiful viewpoints for dining and resting.
Amazing view from the top. A 360° view of the snowcapped mountains in the distance and lakes below. The view from the train up was also amazing with the view of the lake and mountain at a really steep angle. Get the ferry from Lucerne and you've got a spectacular view all the way. There's another older train from the top that goes on route b through the valley round the back but there's not much to see as it's mostly through the forest.
Transport: Free with Swiss Travel Pass/Day Pass, can either access from Lucern or Zurich. Recommend to take Boat ride from Lucern to Vitznau, then change to cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm. Descend from the hill from Rigi Kulm to Rigi-First and change to Weggis by taking a cable car! Scenery: Beautiful and super nice view on top of Rigi Mountain. You may also enjoy the full lake Lucern view via the cable to Weggis! Food: There is a restaurant at Rigi Kulm for quick bite Souvenir: Recommend to buy at the tourist information shop at Rigi Kulm. Price is friendly and reasonable! Got my Rigi bottle there at CHF12.9!Overall: With STP/Day Pass, highly recommending going without additional cost!
Experience the historic Rigi by riding on a cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm, all through fabulous views and waterfalls!!the view from the top of Rigi Kulm offers wonderful views of the lakes, cities, and mountains like Titlis, Pilatus and Jaunfrau.
The Rigi is the forefront of the Alps, known as the Queen of the Mountains, and is the most famous watchtower in central Switzerland. Since ancient times, it has been a famous place to watch the sunrise and sunset. From the top of the hill overlooking the Alps, you can see the whole landscape and the Black Forest and the plains of France that extend to Germany
The small train on the Rigi mountain is in Fitzau, it is recommended to go up the mountain, then walk for a while, to the cable car station, and then take the cable car down to Veggies.