Ultimate Guide to Mt. Rigi | Day Trip from Lucerne, Switzerland

Welcome to Mt. Rigi, Queen of the Mountains! If you’re looking for that classic Swiss alpine experience, you’ll find it on this peak near Lucerne!

👉Stunning views of the lakes and mountains
👉Green cow pastures
👉Wildflower-covered hills
👉And plenty of walks or hikes that can be enjoyed by any traveler

Today we’re going to show you everything to do here at the top of Rigi Kulm, take you along on 3 of the most popular hikes, then we’ll explore Rigi Kaltbad, and of course we’ll tell you how to get up here and which tickets or passes are best.

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Did you know that Mt. Rigi is one of the most accessible peaks near Lucerne, Switzerland at just under 1800 meters (5900 feet)?!
Did you know that the Rigi Bahn is the oldest mountain railway in Europe?
Did you know that there are 9 different mountain trains and cable cars on Mt. Rigi?
Cool but confusing, right?

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The 3 best ways to reach Mt. Rigi
How to get to Mt. Rigi from Zurich or Luzern
Why you should buy the Rigi Day Ticket — or better yet, the Tell-Pass!
3 special transportation tips you’ll want to know before you go
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RIGI KULM
Follow a paved path to the peak of Mt. Rigi! From here you can see:
–620 mountain peaks
–13 different lakes, including Lake Lucerne
–The city of Lucerne
–Mt. Pilatus
–And even our hometown mountains of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau

MT. RIGI HIKE SUGGESTIONS
There are more than 120 km of hiking trails on Mt. Rigi, including paved paths for wheelchairs and strollers, easy walking trails, or hikes for all ability levels. Watch now to see our top 3 recommendations for hikes on Rigi!

RIGI FOOD
We can’t help but taste Switzerland everywhere we go, and Rigi delivers some local specialities like alp cheese, award-winning restaurants, Swiss cakes, and beyond.

MT. RIGI SPA
Don’t skip the thermal baths at Rigi Kaltbad! Although Kaltbad literally translates to “cold bath,” the water is now heated to a perfectly warm 35°C/95°F. Oh, and you can relax in the indoor and outdoor pools while gazing at the magnificent Swiss Alps!

MT. RIGI DAY TRIP FROM LUCERNE
And if you can’t already tell, Mt. Rigi makes a great day trip from Lucerne, which you can learn more about in our 1-Day City Guide to Lucerne!
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