Self Guided Tour to Rigi Queen of Moutains from Lucerne
Enjoy an adventure day from Lucerne, beginning with a picturesque coach ride over the scenic Albis Pass and along the shimmering shores of Lake Lucerne to the charming resort town of Weggis on the Lucerne Riviera. Here, you’ll board an aerial cableway that lifts you to Rigi Kaltbad, continue your ascent via Europe’s first-ever mountain railway to the summit of Rigi-Kulm, at 1,797 meters above sea level. The panoramic views from the top stretch across the Swiss Midlands, showcasing deep blue lakes and a stunning Alpine backdrop.
Take a moment of reflection at the Rigi Kulm mountain chapel before descending by cogwheel train to Vitznau. There, embark on a serene boat cruise to Lucerne.
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Self Guided Tour to Rigi Queen of Moutains from Lucerne
What's included in Self Guided Tour to Rigi Queen of Moutains from Lucerne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Weggis
Enjoy an adventure day from Zurich, beginning with a picturesque coach ride over the scenic Albis Pass and along the shimmering shores of Lake Lucerne to the charming resort town of Weggis on the Lucerne Riviera. Here, you’ll board an aerial cableway that lifts you to Rigi Kaltbad. The panoramic views from the top stretch across the Swiss Midlands, showcasing deep blue lakes and a stunning Alpine backdrop.
Mount Rigi
Explore the summit’s well-marked hiking trails or relax at a cozy mountain restaurant, where you can enjoy a selection of classic Swiss dishes against an unforgettable alpine panorama.
Vitznau
Descend by cogwheel train to Vitznau : Europe’s first-ever mountain railway to the summit of Rigi-Kulm, at 1,797 meters above sea level
Inclusions
- Cable car from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad (some periods are under maintenance)
- Panoramic bus
- Self-guided independant tour
- Cogwheel train from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Kulm
- Cruise from Vitznau to Lucern
- Cogwheel train from Rigi Kulm to Vitznau
- Driver guide during the drive
- lunch
- Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note closure of the cable car : 10/03 to 4/04 - 17/11 to 21/11 - 24/11 to 21/11, in this case you will take the train up and down
- If the cable car is closed, the access to the summit will be by cogwheel train only
- Visibility is not garanteed
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please check in directly with the Swisstours bus, show your ticket to the guide. We don't have an office there.
