Rigi round trip by boat and train from Lucerne, self-guided

Enjoy a full day on Mount Rigi with a journey via the enchanting Lake Lucerne. On this unique circular tour you’ll experience everything the Queen of the Mountains has to offer.

You’ll start your trip on your own in Lucerne with a relaxed cruise across the beautiful Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. To make sure you have enough time on the Rigi, we recommend boarding the ship that leaves Lucerne at 09:12. You’ll sail to Vitznau.

From Vitznau, the Rigi Bahn takes you up to the Queen of the Mountains. The train runs hourly on the oldest cog railway in Europe from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm. You have a direct connection from the ship to the mountain railway.

After a short ascent you’ll reach the main objective at about 11:00: the summit of Rigi Kulm. From the viewpoint you’ll enjoy a 360° panorama. And you might even spot all 13 lakes visible from the summit...

Treat yourself to a meal at one of the restaurants you’ll find on the Rigi, or enjoy a picnic you’ve brought along.

What about a little walk afterwards? The Flower Path takes you, for example, from the Lok 7 restaurant via Staffelhöhe to the Känzeli viewpoint. And from the viewpoint, you’ll then reach Rigi Kaltbad.

In the afternoon the cog railway takes you to Vitznau or the cable car to Weggis. From there you’ll cruise back to Lucerne by boat at a comfortable pace.

Practical information:

• With the round-trip ticket you can plan your journey at your own pace
• You’ll spend the whole day on your own and won’t be accompanied by a guide
• Check the latest departure times online before your trip

On the Rigi you'll find the wonderful Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad. From the bathing complex to saunas, spa lounges, massages, and the Crystal Bath, there's something for every taste here. A visit perfectly caps off your royal excursion to the Rigi.

Wheelchair-accessible stops on the cog railways:

• Goldau valley station (incl. WC)
• Klösterli
• Staffel (incl. WC)
• Rigi Kulm (incl. WC)
• Vitznau valley station (incl. WC)
• Rigi Kaltbad (incl. WC)
• Staffelhöhe
• Rigi Staffel (incl. WC)
• Rigi Kulm (incl. WC)

Wheelchair-accessible aerial cableways:

• Kräbel - Rigi Scheidegg
• Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad (lifts)
• Küssnacht - Seebodenalp SGV ships:
• All ships (except MS Rütli) are wheelchair-accessible.
• Toilets for wheelchair users on all ships (except MS Rütli and MS Mythen)
• Access to the outdoor decks and the second-class restaurants is on one level.

• Reservations must be made for groups of 10+ people.
• Please check in advance the timetables on the day of travel