Through Time and Clouds – Mount Rigi by 🚂 Train

Some travel moments feel like stepping into a dream — and riding the cogwheel train up Mount Rigi is absolutely one of them. We boarded the vintage red train car from Vitznau, the world’s first mountain railway, now over 150 years old and still charmingly preserved. As the train slowly chugged its way up the slope, the rhythmic click of the wheels against the tracks felt almost meditative. Each turn offered postcard-worthy views — from glittering Lake Lucerne below to the rolling green pastures dotted with wooden chalets and peacefully grazing cows. As we ascended, the landscape transformed. Trees gave way to craggy rock faces, and the cool air turned crisp and fresh. At the summit of Mount Rigi — Rigi Kulm — we were greeted by a 360-degree panorama that truly took our breath away. Snow-dusted peaks of the Swiss Alps pierced the horizon while the lakes below glistened like shards of glass. It’s the kind of view that humbles you, makes you pause, and feel incredibly small — in the best way possible. We lingered at the top for over an hour, soaking in the scenery, grabbing a hot chocolate from the mountaintop café, and just letting time slow down. The sky shifted constantly — clouds rolled in and out, casting dramatic shadows over the valleys. Even as the sun played hide and seek, the magic never faded. The descent back down on the same historic train was equally enchanting. Something about returning on that old wooden cart, windows open to the mountain air, felt like riding through time itself. It’s not just a train ride — it’s a living piece of history, and you feel that with every gentle jolt and every creak of the car. From there, we made our way toward Lucerne — the transition from rugged peaks to elegant lakeside city life was seamless. Lucerne itself is charming beyond words, but that ride up (and down) Mount Rigi? That was the soul of the trip. Pro Tip: Sit on the right side going up for the best lake views, and don’t rush the summit. Give yourself time to just be — you’ll thank yourself later. #views #bestviewofmylife #mountain #mountain_railway