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Rigi

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4.8/5

316 Reviews

based on 2514 reviews

HikingMountains

Open year round, 24/7

Recommended sightseeing time:3-4 hour

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6410 Arth, SwitzerlandMap

What travelers say:

Amazing view from the top. A 360° view of the snowcapped mountains in the distance and lakes below. The view from the train up was also amazing with the view of the lake and mountain at a really steep angle. Get the ferry from Lucerne and you've got a spectacular view all the way. There's another older train from the top that goes on route b through the valley round the back but there's not much to see as it's mostly through the forest.

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Mount Rigi is the frontier of the Alps and is known as the "Queen of Mountains." From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the panoramic view of the entire Alps and extend to the Black Forest of Germany and the plains of France.

As early as the 19th century, cultural celebrities such as Victor Hugo visited here, and Queen Victoria of England also visited Mount Rigi in 1864. Mountain Railways and Cable Cars Visitors can choose to take mountain railway trains or cable cars to climb the mountain. Starting from Fitznau, there is Europe's first cog-rail mountaineering railway built in 1871. There is also a cog-rail mountaineering railway starting from Goldau. Both lines can reach the summit (RigiKulm). If you start from Weggis, you can take the cable car line and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Rigi from high altitude, but you will only reach the middle station of the mountain - the mid-mountain town of Kaltbad. The walking trails on Mount Rigi are relatively gentle, and more than 100 kilometers of walking trails extend from top to bottom on the side of the mountain. There are thousands of species of alpine vegetation here, and there is even a mountain flower trail. There is also a gentle downhill slope that can be walked in about 2 hours. The scenery is pleasant and does not require particularly strong physical strength.

Experience sports The mid-mountain town of Kaltbad in the middle of Mount Rigi is a great place to appreciate the changing scenery of the four seasons. You can experience a variety of sports here, including skiing, sledding, skating, landscape cross-country, and more. The Alpine Cross-Country Ski School here offers instruction courses for beginners. Accommodation and catering Various hotels, restaurants and holiday apartments are scattered in the St. Regis Mountains, with a strong Swiss style. There is also a restaurant with a terrace and a beautiful viewpoint for dining and relaxing.

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Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

AlstonY

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Transport: Free with Swiss Travel Pass/Day Pass, can either access from Lucern or Zurich. Recommend to take Boat ride from Lucern to Vitznau, then change to cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm. Descend from the hill from Rigi Kulm to Rigi-First and change to Weggis by taking a cable car! Scenery: Beautiful and super nice view on top of Rigi Mountain. You may also enjoy the full lake Lucern view via the cable to Weggis! Food: There is a restaurant at Rigi Kulm for quick bite Souvenir: Recommend to buy at the tourist information shop at Rigi Kulm. Price is friendly and reasonable! Got my Rigi bottle there at CHF12.9!Overall: With STP/Day Pass, highly recommending going without additional cost!

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

Nukashu

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Experience the historic Rigi by riding on a cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm, all through fabulous views and waterfalls!!the view from the top of Rigi Kulm offers wonderful views of the lakes, cities, and mountains like Titlis, Pilatus and Jaunfrau.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

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The Rigi is the forefront of the Alps, known as the Queen of the Mountains, and is the most famous watchtower in central Switzerland. Since ancient times, it has been a famous place to watch the sunrise and sunset. From the top of the hill overlooking the Alps, you can see the whole landscape and the Black Forest and the plains of France that extend to Germany

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2023

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Known as the "Queen of the Mountains", the St. Regis is a famous observation deck in central Switzerland and a classic tourist attraction near Lucerne. As early as 1816, a small hotel officially opened on the top of the St. Regis slope, and soon became a recommended spot for travel guides at the time. Many celebrities have visited here, such as Queen Victoria, writer Mark Twain, composer Wagner, etc. The St. Regis and Mount Emei have formed a partnership, and the stones written on the top of the mountain can be seen.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023

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There are so many fun things on the first mountain! Don't miss the mountain in Switzerland. Take the second directly to Grindelwald and walk for about 10 minutes. You can go to Firstbahnyi. You can take the cable car directly to the top of the mountain. First Station is about 25 minutes. There is an open-air restaurant on the top of the mountain. Downstairs package: - First Flyer ( Maximum) We arrived at about 12 noon and probably arranged one. Half an hour this flying chair can be carried with the belongings of a group of two people with a sense of weightlessness is not obvious

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2022