Rigi, Switzerland

Rigi

The 'Queen of the Mountains', with views over a dozen lakes.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Rigi

Day 1

  1. MorningRide Europe's oldest cog railway from Vitznau up to Rigi Kulm.
  2. AfternoonWalk the panoramic trail down to Rigi Kaltbad and its mountain spa.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset over a dozen lakes from the summit.

Day 2

Spend a day in Lucerne or take a boat on Lake Lucerne.

What to eat

Älplermagronen at a mountain restaurant.

Local tips

Make the most of Rigi

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Sunrise from the summit is quieter on weekdays.

Best photo spot

The sea of fog over the lakes on autumn mornings, from Rigi Kulm.

Getting there

Rack railways climb from Vitznau and Arth-Goldau. A cable car runs from Weggis.

Don't miss nearby

Lucerne and its lake.

Good to know

Europe's first mountain railway opened here in 1871. A boat, train and cable car loop from Lucerne makes a great day trip.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Rigi

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Plan your visit

Getting to Rigi

Getting there

  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)45 km away
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)95 km away
  • Lucerne13 km away
  • Bern80 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySwitzerland

Questions

Rigi: good to know

Is Rigi worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. The 'Queen of the Mountains', with views over a dozen lakes.

How many days do you need in Rigi?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Rigi?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy. Sunrise from the summit is quieter on weekdays.

How do you get to Rigi?

The nearest airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 45 km away. Rack railways climb from Vitznau and Arth-Goldau. A cable car runs from Weggis.

What is there to see near Rigi?

Nearby hidden places include Lucerne (13 km), Lake Brienz (Iseltwald) (55 km) and Grindelwald (59 km).

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