Rapperswil SATTEL BAAR
Zurich
ZUG
STEINEN
SCHWYZ
SEEWEN
CHAM
WALCHWIL
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RIGI KULM 1748 m ü. M. IBACH
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Lake Zug
TIERPARK
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ARTH 416 m ü. M.
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IMMENSEE 416 m ü. M.
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HOLDEREN
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ALPENHOF
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ROTSTOCK 1659 m ü. M.
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25 ALP RÄB 1124 m ü. M.
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2 3 6 RIGI KALTBAD-FIRST 1433 m ü. M.
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CHÄPPELIBERG
OBERMATT 1318 m ü. M.
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HINTER DOSSEN
OBERGSCHWEND 1012 m ü. M.
DOSSEN 1685 m ü. M.
HEITERENBODEN
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20 VITZNAUER-/GERSAUERSTOCK 1451 m ü. M.
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HINTERBERGEN 1100 m ü. M.
FELSENTOR
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Lake Lucerne
GRUBISBALM
ST. ANTONI 819 m ü. M.
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WISSIFLUH 945 m ü. M.
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GERSAU 435 m ü. M.
MITTLERSCHWANDEN
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VITZNAU 435 m ü. M.
WEGGIS 499 m ü. M.
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COGWHEEL RAILWAY / CABLE CAR A
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SUGGESTED WINTER HIKES 1 RIGI LAKE VIEW WALK This easy alpine hike from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad is sure to thrill hikers with breathtaking vistas of Switzerland’s heartland and a regular ocean of Alpine peaks in their winter attire. 1 h / 4 km
VITZNAU–RIGI KULM Daily service. ARTH-GOLDAU–RIGI KULM Daily service. WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD Daily service. Maintenance work March 6 to April 21 (in service throughout Easter) and November 20 to December 1, 2023 (workdays).
2 RIGI PANORAMA TRAIL Mount Rigi’s longest hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct are reminders of the old Rigi-Scheidegg railway. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg/ Burggeist. 2 h / 7 km
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KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP Daily service. Maintenance work March 6 to 17, 2023 (workdays).
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VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN Daily service. Service on request
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VITZNAU–WISSIFLUH Daily service. Service on request
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KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG Daily service. Maintenance work April 17 to 28 and November 6 to 17, 2023 (workdays).
4 SEEBODENALP WINTER HIKE This easy hike from Seebodenalp mountain station to Alp Räb rewards you with a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and all the way to the horizon. 1 h / 2 km
OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST Daily service, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m. Daily connection to mountain bus line 535. Maintenance work March 13 to April 5 and November 20 to December 1, 2023.
ROTSTOCK TRAIL This trail leads from Rigi Staffel via Rotstock to Rigi First, offering you plenty of great vistas along the way. 50 min. / 2.2 km
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RIGI KLÖSTERLI TRAIL The walk along this flat trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi First is as easy as can be. And the remainder of your stroll down to Rigi Klösterli by way of the Heirihütte Alpine inn is just as relaxing. 45 min. / 2.2 km 3
GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND Mountain bus line 535, daily service, see online timetable.
WINTER SPORTS
Cross-country ski run Snowshoe trail
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Easy ski run Ständli Standard 4 Ständli 6 Trainer Gratalp 8 Obermatt 9 Obergschwend
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Intermediate ski run First Klösterli 2 Wölfertschen
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Sledding/toboggan run
Ski run safety barriers
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RIGI HISTORY TRAIL This easy themed alpine trail leading from Rigi Kulm Station by way of Rotstock and Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Klösterli will regale you with tidbits about the Queen of the Mountains’ 150-year history while offering many majestic vistas. 1:30 h / 5.2 km 6
For further winter hike suggestions, visit our tour finder at rigi.ch/tourfinder-winter
Winter hiking trail
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right-hand side
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Rotstock
Non-groomed ski run Kulm-Klösterli Ski lift / Kids’ ski lift
DANGEROUS SPOTS Outside our opening hours all slopes, cross-country runs, hiking trails and sledding/toboggan runs are closed. Protection against alpine hazards, snowcat winches/cables, snow gun power cords not guaranteed. Danger!
SKI PATROL & RESCUE SERVICES: +41 41 855 04 24 (outside opening hours, dial 144)
SNOWSHOE EXCURSIONS CHÄSERENHOLZ TRAIL This easy circular trail takes you through the snowy Alpine scenery, to the Chäserenholz area and then back to Rigi Kulm. 1:30 h / 2.4 km / 139 m cumulative elevation gain (c.e.g.) FRUTTLI TRAIL Treading lightly, you will carve your own tracks in the 4 Fruttly area snow while enjoying the majestic Alpine panorama. 5 14h / 2.5 km / 471 m c.e.g.
Lok7-Snow Fun
BRUNNEN 435 m ü. M.
GÄTTERLIPASS 1190 m ü. M.
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ROMITI-FELSENTOR
MERLISCHACHEN 446 m ü. M.
MEGGEN
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SCHILD 1548 m ü. M.
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Gotthard
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RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M.
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RIGI HOCHFLUE 1698 m ü. M.
FRUTTLI
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RIGI WÖLFERTSCHEN-FIRST
INGENBOHL
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KRÄBEL 761 m ü. M.
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KÄNZELI
GOTTERTLI 1396 m ü. M.
RIGI BURGGEIST 1551 m ü. M.
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RIGI SCHEIDEGG 1656 m ü. M.
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RIGI STAFFELHÖHE
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RUODISEGG
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RIGI SEEBODENALP 1020 m ü. M.
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URMIBERG/TIMPEL 1135 m ü. M. LANGBERG
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SCHWÄNDI
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LAUERZ 457 m ü. M. PARKPLATZ A4
CHÄSERENHOLZ
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KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI 441 m ü. M.
ARTH-GOLDAU 517 m ü. M.
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RIGI STAFFEL 1603 m ü. M.
ROTKREUZ
OBERARTH
Lake Lauerz
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GRATALP TRAIL Starting at Romiti, this trail takes you up to 5 Grathöchi, where you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne 4 6 and Rigi Kulm. 2 h / 2 km / 368 m c.e.g. 5 RIGI SCHEIDEGG TRAIL The Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist area is the snowshoe aficionados’ best-kept secret. And the perfect place to enjoy nature in all 5 its 4 peaceful glory. 2 h / 4 km / 155 m c.e.g. 6 4 6
5 RIGI BURGGEIST TRAIL The 360-degree view of the Alps and the 4 Swiss heartland that awaits you in the Burggeist area is an experience truly out of 6 the 5 ordinary. 1:45 h / 6 km / 187 m c.e.g
6 FEISSENBODEN TRAIL While you are taking in the fabulous view of the Bernese Alps and Lake Lucerne, this trail will smoothly take you from Obergschwend to Rigi Burggeist. 2 h / 4.5 km / 540 m c.e.g.
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SLEDDING / TOBOGGAN RUNS 1 THE FAST’N’STEEP ONE Rigi-Kulm–Schwändi–Rigi Klösterli. A white-knuckle ride for brave and experienced sledders only. 20 min. / 4 km / 432 m descent
THE CLASSIC ONE Rigi-Kulm–Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli. Fun and great views for all sledders. 20 min. / 3.1 km / 432 m descent 2
THE NATURAL ONE Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli. Right through the forest and into nature. 15 min. / 2.4 km / 284 m descent 3
4 THE RELAXED ONE Rigi Staffelhöhe–Rigi Kaltbad. Simply the family run. 10 min. / 500 m / 122 m descent
THE LONGEST ONE Rigi Burggeist–Gschwänd. A high-speed ride on Mount Rigi’s longest sledding run. 20 min. / 4 km / 539 m descent 5
THIS AND THAT VISTA POINT Rigi offers views of a literal ocean of 620 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes. Add to that glorious sunsets and – weather permitting – the imposing sea of fog below. RIGI KALTBAD MINERAL BATH & SPA AND ALPINE WELLNESS Time to relax at Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa – with a splendid view, both inside and in the open air. Alp Chäserenholz, meanwhile, is devoted to offering you Alpine wellness far from the daily grind. RAL SKATING RINK Weather permitting, the Rigi Kaltbad natural skating rink invites ice skaters daily and Bavarian curling aficionados each Saturday. To enjoy ice skating, you may also want to give Rigihalle in Küssnacht am Rigi a try. HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES Romantic and cozy: The horse-drawn sleigh departing from Rigi Kaltbad will make your trip to the fantastic vista points and through the wonderful winter scenery an unforgettable experience. RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS Looking for a comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products, beverages and snacks? Look no further than Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm or the Vitznau and Goldau valley stations. For your sporting goods needs, the Rigi Sport & Kiosk at Rigi Kaltbad is the place to visit. And for grocery and fresh produce shopping – or if you need to mail a letter – the Rigi Dorfladen at Rigi Kaltbad is waiting to serve you. RENTAL CENTERS Your winter sports gear can be found here: • Rigi Kulm; sleds/toboggans, snowshoes & ski poles. • Rigi Kaltbad (Rigi Sport Kiosk); skis, snowboards, ice skates, snowshoes, sleds/toboggans & ski poles. • Rigi Burggeist; sleds/toboggans, snowshoes & ski poles. • Rigi Scheidegg (Alpenkiosk); snowshoes. • Rigi Klösterli; snowshoes.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS 1 RIGI KULM-HOTEL Rigi Kulm, +41 41 880 18 88, rigikulm.ch 2 RIGI PIC SNACK & SHOP Rigi Kulm, +41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch
ALP CHÄSERENHOLZ Rigi Kulm, +41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch 3
4 KESSIBODEN Rigi Kulm, +41 79 227 71 20, kessiboden.ch
RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLI Rigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch 5
6 LOK 7 RESTAURANT Rigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 22, lok7.ch 7 KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISS Rigi Staffelhöhe, +41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch
BE UND MEE, BED AND BREAKFAST Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch 8
9 HOTEL RIGI KALTBAD Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch 10 GRATALP-STÜBLI Rigi Kaltbad, +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch
HOTEL & RESTAURANT ALPINA Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch 11
12 HOTEL BERGSONNE Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 399 80 10, bergsonne-rigi.ch
BERGGASTHAUS BÄRENSTUBE Rigi First, +41 41 855 42 42, rigi-baerenstube.ch 13
14 CHALET SCHILD Rigi First, +41 41 855 02 23, sc-oberwil-zug.ch
GREAT WINTER EVENTS 2022/2023
ALPWIRTSCHAFT HEIRIHÜTTE Rigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 01 32, heirihuette.ch 15
HOTEL ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHEN Rigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch 16
17 BERGHAUS UNTERSTETTEN Unterstetten, +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch
BERGGASTHAUS RIGI SCHEIDEGG Rigi Scheidegg, +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch 18
BERGGASTHAUS RIGI BURGGEIST Rigi Burggeist, +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch 19
RESTAURANT HINTERBERGEN Hinterbergen, +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch 20
21 ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALM Gruebisbalm, +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch
HOTEL RESTAURANT RIGI-SEEBODENALP Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch 22
23 GROD-BEIZLI Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 82 44, grod-beizli.ch 24 ALPHÜTTE HOLDEREN Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 44 28, holderen.ch 25 ALPWIRTSCHAFT RÄB Seebodenalp, +41 79 385 01 18, raebalp.ch 26 RESTAURANT ALPENHOF Küssnacht am Rigi, +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch
• Sennenchilbi Weggis, November 11 to 15 • StradivariFEST, Rigi Kulm, November 18 to 20 • Winterzauber Hohle Gasse, Immensee, November 19 • Samichlausschwimmen, Merlischachen, November 27 • Schülerklausjagen, Weggis, December 1 • Gersauer ChlausNächte, December 2 to 4 • Klausjagen, Weggis, December 3 • Klausjagen, Küssnacht, December 5 • Various Mount Rigi area New Year’s Eve events, December 31 • Silvesterlauf, Gersau, December 31 • StradivariORCHESTER New Year’s concert, Pfarrkirche Gersau, January 8 • 1. Fasnachtstag mit den originellen Damenmasken, Gersau, January 30 • Rigi Ostereiersuche, April 9 For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch/event
HIKING EXPERIENCES
THRILLS ON TWO RUNNERS
SNOWSHOE DREAM On a guided tour through glittering forests, you will leave your shoeprints in the fresh snow while thrilling at the breathtaking view of the surrounding winter scenery. Mount Rigi winter wonderland awaits you. rigi.ch/snowshoedream
EXPERIENCE MOUNT RIGI AT A GLANCE. Winter 2022/2023
EXPLORER GUIDE
HIKER’S DELIGHT Explore nature now!
GOLDAU WILDLIFE WINTER STROLL At the Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park Goldau, winter is a magical season. The expansive park grounds are perfect for an extended stroll and afford visitors fascinating glimpses of the park animals’ winter quarters. rigi.ch/wildlife-park
SKIS PLEASE Explore Mount Rigi now!
ALPINE BRUNCH TOUR Taking the fast sledding run from Rigi Kulm, you reach Rigi Klösterli lickety-split. Time for a pit stop at Alp Chäserenholz, where a delicious Alpzmorge (Alpine brunch) awaits you. And if that run is definitely too fast for you – slap on a pair of snowshoes and simply hike down there! rigi.ch/brunch-tour RIGI-BURGEIST NIGHTTIME SLEDDING Take the aerial cable car to Rigi Burggeist and let the fun begin – first on a white-knuckle sled ride through the winter scenery under the stars, and then at the cozy restaurant enjoying a mouth-watering meal. rigi.ch/night-sledding
Lok7 Snowfun
FAMILY Hey kids! At Lok7 Snowfun Kinderland at Rigi
Staffel, several varied short runs will help you “get the hang of it”, and exciting playground elements invite you to have a ton of fun – all while your parents observe what goes on in the funpark below, on the deck of Lok7 restaurant. rigi.ch/snowfun
South Side Safari
FAMILY Circle half of Mount Rigi in many different ways
Fancy a winter hike above the fog? Explore our 35 kilometers of perfectly groomed winter hiking trails, offering you everything from an easy alpine hike or a relaxed stroll to a two-hour panorama hike off the beaten paths – where Mount Rigi proves especially gorgeous and peaceful. rigi.ch/winter-hiking
ARRIVING IN THE MOUNT RIGI AREA
– by train, cable car, bus, boat, sled or on foot – and with only one ticket. And rest assured, the view stays magnificent throughout your trip. rigi.ch/south-side-safari
Rigi Kaltbad alpine village is car-free. Which means snow-covered trees, gorgeous views and no limits (speed, etc.) for pedestrians. rigi.ch/sustainable
Mount Rigi’s railways and cable cars will take you up to our great little skiing areas, Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad, Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist and Seebodenalp, i.e., to 20 kilometers of perfectly groomed and especially family-friendly runs. Five training lifts and the Mount Rigi snow sports school guarantee even the smallest slope newbies a smooth start downhill. rigi.ch/skiing
DELIGHTFUL PACKAGES
MOUNTAIN RAILWAY THRILLS
3 COURSES – 3 HOSTS Set out across the white Mount Rigi scenery on snowshoes, accompanied by an expert guide, to three restaurants, at each of which a wintertime delicacy awaits you. rigi.ch/3courses3hosts
SOUL BALM Explore relaxation now!
HIKE-RIDE-RELAX COMBO There really is nothing like warming up in the hot bubbles after an eventful day in the snow. rigi.ch/hikeandrelax
With the SBB GA travelcard you do the environment a big favor, and you ride for free on the Mount Rigi cogwheel railways and aerial cable cars, as well as on the Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad and Scheidegg/Burggeist ski lifts. In other words, you ski for free, too (no ticket checks)! rigi.ch/sustainable
WINTERTIME STEAM RIDES Take a trip up our panoramic mountain – and back through time aboard one of our mint-condition, expertly restored vintage trains from the early years. Unforgettable! rigi.ch/steamtrain
STEAM DREAM Explore the possibilities now!
Arriving in the Mount Rigi area by train, bus or boat is especially easy and comfortable. Using public transport instead of your car (which we recommend), you can just lean back, enjoy and do the environment a big favor!
FONDUE RIDES A truly memorable fondue experience awaits you aboard the world’s oldest cogwheel railcar (built in 1911). This nicely heated car will take you (by moonlight) up to 1800 meters, where you will be served a delicious Mount Rigi cheese fondue. rigi.ch/fondue-excursion
Travel suggestion: Taking the train from Zurich Main Station, it takes you a mere 35 minutes to reach the Art-Goldau valley station.
TIMETABLE For the detailed timetables of the trains and cable cars mentioned herein, go to rigi.ch/timetable – printed timetables are available at the respective stations. Travel suggestion: Mountain bus line 535 between Gersau and Obergschwend is in service daily. rigi.ch/bergbus WINTER SERVICES INFO Reduced: 3.–18.12.22 (Sat, Sun, holidays) Daily: 24.12.22–5.3.23 + 11./12.3.23 (conditions permitting) rigi.ch/winter-sports-report Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last ski patrol) RIGI GUEST SERVICES +41 41 399 87 87 Bahnhofstrasse 7, Postfach 6354 Vitznau, Switzerland welcome@rigi.ch
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Kids ride for free
Great fun for your young ones – and for your
Coach Rides
FAMILY wallet, too: All children up to 15 years of age ride
FAMILY Mount Rigi’s horse-drawn coach rides are the
To relax and tune out, combine your Mount Rigi outing with soothing wellness time or a delightful culinary experience. The valleys around Mount Rigi offer you a multitude of restaurants and hotels that ideally complement your trip up the mountain. rigi.ch/mineralbath and rigi.ch/gastronomy
perfect way to experience the beautiful Alpine scenery at a truly leisurely pace. rigi.ch/coach-rides
Many Mount Rigi area restaurants are especially careful to keep food waste to a minimum when preparing what’s on their menus – and to source their ingredients locally as best possible rigi.ch/sustainable
The winter steam rides aboard Europe’s first mountain railway are in a class of their own, thrilling more than just vintage train aficionados. And then there are the fondue rides aboard our nostalgic electric cogwheel railcar No. 6: deee-licious! By the way: Mount Rigi’s precious historic rolling stock owes its preservation to the efforts of the Rigi Historic Foundation. Become a patron, too: rigihistoric.ch
for free on six out of nine of our mountain railways when accompanied by an adult. rigi.ch/kids
Did you know? 60 percent of Mount Rigi’s visitors arrive by public transport. Your Mount Rigi ticket can be easily combined with your train ticket at the SBB Ticketshop. And by doing without a printed ticket, you do the environment yet another favour. rigi.ch/railwaytickets