Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise
This independent Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne combines a round-trip boat cruise, cogwheel railway ride and aerial cable car ride for an epic Swiss Alps adventure. Cruise along stunning Lake Lucerne and take a train up Rigi Kulm, the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ for majestic views of the Bernese Alps, Vosges Montains and Black Forest. Take an aerial cable car to the postcard-worthy lakeside town of Weggis, and end with a return boat cruise to Lucerne. With convenient pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables, you’ll experience the breathtaking Alps at your own pace.
Please note: from 10 March– 4 April 2025 the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis is not operating due to maintenance work. During this time The excursion to Rigi will be made via Vitznau for both the outbound and return journeys.
Options
Full-Day Tour
Full-day tour starts with a 9:12am cruise departure from Lucerne; includes five hours of free time on the Mt Rigi summit. Return cruise departs from Weggis at 6:05pm.
What's included in Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lake LucernePass-by Only
Beautiful views on the lake and surrounding mountains.
Mount Rigi
Queen of Mountains
Inclusions
- Detailed timetables
- Aerial cable car ride
- Round-trip cogwheel train
- Round-trip Lake Lucerne cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional activities at own expense
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tourguide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Good walking shoes recommended
- Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board
- Please note: children tickets (age 6-16) must be purchased on the day and will be available at a reduced rate
- Please note: from 6 March– 21 April 2023 the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis is not operating due to maintenance work. During this time the excursion can be done via Vitznau both ways.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Pier 1 on Lake Lucerne, near the Lucerne railway station Directions: The departure point at pier 1 is located next to Lucerne's train station. Please check before departure in case departure pier has changed for destination Vitznau
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Your boat ticket is valid for a ride in 2nd class • Please visit www.lakelucerne.ch for detailed timetables