Central Switzerland · mountains
Mount Rigi
A panoramic ridge between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug, reached by cog railway.
Best timeYear-round
Time neededHalf or full day
Getting thereBoat to Vitznau or train to Arth-Goldau
Why go
Rigi rises between several lakes in Central Switzerland. Cog railways climb from Vitznau and Arth-Goldau, while boats create a classic round trip from Lucerne. Easy ridge walks, longer hikes and spa stops make the mountain flexible across seasons.
One ticket can combine historic railway, lake boat and an Alpine panorama.
What to see
- ↗ Rigi Kulm
- ↗ Cog railway
- ↗ Lake Lucerne round trip
See the landscape
Destination facts reviewed using official Switzerland Tourism information. Switzerland Tourism ↗