Full description
Book a Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne. Enjoy a Lake Lucerne cruise, ride Europe's first cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm summit, explore car-free Rigi Kaltbad, and descend by aerial cable car to Weggis for a complete Alpine sightseeing circuit.
Explore the majesty of Mount Rigi on a scenic guided day tour from Lucerne. Your journey begins with a relaxing one-hour cruise across Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, where you will board Europe's first cogwheel railway to reach the summit at Rigi Kulm, 1,797 meters above sea level. From the top, take in breathtaking panoramic views spanning 13 lakes and over 620 Alpine peaks, with free time to explore walking trails or enjoy local dining.
Next, ride the cogwheel train down to the car-free village of Rigi Kaltbad, home to the striking Mineralbad & Spa designed by architect Mario Botta and the trail to Känzeli viewpoint. To complete the circuit, descend via aerial cable car to the charming lakeside town of Weggis before taking the boat back to Lucerne along the scenic Riviera.
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Additional information
● Clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own 15 minutes prior to departure
● As moderate downhill walking for 10-15 minutes is required, we recommend wearing solid shoes and bringing sun or rain protection
● Carbon offset through myclimate
● Tour available from May to October
● Please note that the minimum number of participants to guarantee the departure of the tour is 5 participants
● Weggis Cable Car Maintenance: The cable car from Weggis will be unavailable for maintenance from November 16 to 27, 2026, and from March 1 to April 2, 2027. During these periods, the cogwheel train from Vitznau will be used instead
Inclusions
✔ Tickets for the cogwheel train and aerial cable car
✔ Boat cruise on Lake Lucerne
✔ Tour accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Entry tickets, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellations after this time limits no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
Landungsbrücke 1, 6003 Lucerne, Switzerland. At Pier No. 1. Lake Lucerne (opposite the train station)