Mount Rigi

Overview

Mount Rigi (1,798 m), the "Queen of the Mountains," between three lakes. Site of Europe's first mountain railway (1871). 360-degree panoramas from the summit.

Highlights

• Sunrise Experience: Famous since Mark Twain's A Tramp Abroad (1880).
• Rigi Kaltbad Spa: Mario Botta-designed mineral baths at 1,400 m.
• 120 km of Trails: Wildflower meadows in summer.

History

Queen Victoria visited. The Vitznau-Rigi Railway (1871) was Europe's first mountain railway.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Stay overnight at Rigi Kulm for the legendary sunrise.
• Tip 2: Take the steamboat from Lucerne to Vitznau.
• Duration: 4–6 hours day trip.