Mountain Railway Trips to Mt. Rigi
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The Rigi is the most visited mountain of Swiss people. With breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, the Rigi offers a first-class mountain experience whatever the season. The cogwheel train from Goldau and Vitznau, as well as the cable car from Weggis, enable a variety of round trips, which can also be combined with a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.
As the first mountain railway of Europe, it has been transporting guests comfortably from Vitznau up to the impressive heart of the mountains since 1871. During the 30-minute ascent by cog railway to almost 1,800m above sea level, visitors can enjoy spectacular views over the lake landscape, passing grazing cows, traditional farms and colourful wildflower meadows.
In spring 2022, the historic fleet was joined by new vehicles. The design of these new trains pays homage to the world’s oldest cog railcar, No. 6, from 1911, which still regularly plies the line between Goldau and Rigi Kulm. The choice of the smart white and bronze colour scheme gives the new carriages a timeless look and forges a link to the service’s origins as the first mountain railway of Europe.
While the current fleet uses the braking energy generated when travelling downhill to heat the carriages, the new trains will feed this power back into their own network as electricity, saving resources for the uphill journey. Rigi Railways are thus taking another big step towards greater sustainability.
This unique railway adventure on the Rigi, combining Europe’s first historic mountain railway and modern train technology, is the only one of its kind in the world.
General information about the Rigi
| Altitude: | 1,798m above sea level |
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| How to get there: | By boat or bus to Vitznau, then by cog railway to Rigi Kulm. By train or bus to Arth-Goldau, then by cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm. By boat or bus to Weggis, then by cable car to Rigi Kaltbad |
| Timetable: | Runs all year round |
| Journey time: | From Vitznau in 32 minutes to Rigi Kulm, from Goldau 39 minutes to Rigi Kulm, from Weggis 10 min to Rigi Kaltbad with onward connection to cogwheel train for Rigi Kulm |
| Attractions: | 360-degree panoramic view from the summit, special steam-driven excursions, mineral baths and spa at Rigi Kaltbad, 120 km of walking and hiking trails, guided hiking tours with local guides and regional dishes, winter wonderland for sledging, skiing and winter hiking |
| Food and drink: | Choice of around 30 mountain inns |
| Special note: | Unlimited travel with Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flex (on validated travel days), 50% discount with Swiss Half Fare Card Book your Tickets |
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Contact
Gäste-Service Rigi
Bahnhofstrasse 7
6354
Vitznau
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)41 399 87 87
welcome@rigi.ch
rigi.ch
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