Best route to Mt. Rigi from Lucerne?
A traveler is planning a visit to Lucerne in late June and has 4-5 hours for an afternoon excursion to Mt Rigi. They have Swiss Travel Passes and need advice on the most scenic routes to take up and down the mountain.
- Consider taking the route from Luzern to Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm, then down to Rigi Kaltbad and Weggis for a varied experience.
- With a Swiss Travel Pass, all transport to Mt Rigi is free, including the boat and cogwheel train.
- Try to catch the 12:00 ship from Luzern to enjoy a lovely lunch on board during your ride.
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We will be in Lucerne late June and will have 4-5 hours in the afternoon for an excursion. We will have Swiss travel passes and are considering going to Mt Rigi. I’ve noticed there are numerous ways to do this trip and would like some advice so as to get the most scenic and interesting route to go up and down. Thanks for you input.
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My pick is Luzern – Arth-Goldhau – Rigi Kulm – Rigi Kaltbad – Weggis – Luzern. You get every mode of transport.
Personally I would do both of the railways rather than the cable car to Weggis.
Yes, I am also interested in going to Mt Rigi by train . My husband is not fond of boats. We like half day excursions and a chance to visit museums and the sights in town. Any suggestions for eating at restaurants off the beaten path. I hope to see the Saturday morning marketplace Before the crowd arrives. Looking forward to seeing Luzern May 16-19.
Why Lucerne to Arth-Goldhau instead of to Vitznau to begin the trip up? Do you feel that is a more scenic route?
More varied rather than two boat trips. Just a personal choice. I don’t think it makes a great difference one way or the other. Everywhere in Switzerland is great.
Hi,
We just visited Mount Rigi yesterday.
Took a ship to Vitznau from Luzern and then a coggle train to Rigi. In all it takes about 90 mins. On both the ship and train you get 50% discount on the prices if you have a Swiss pass or Eurail pass.
If you can get the 12:00 hrs ship, then they serve nice Lunch too.
Though it was cloudy but was nice and very chilly at Rigi.
Surprised to find a cosy restaurant at Rigi. Since we could not see much due to the fog and clouds 🤐 so had a cup of hot coffee and noodles.
Surely you will enjoy the scenic and beautiful boat ride as well.
Hello Asif,
The entire Rigi trip boat and train and cable car if you so choose is free with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Thanks rockoyster.
I had a 2 country Eurail Pass which I showed at both counters and they gave me 1/2 price tickets / reservations.
I had no way but to rely on the knowledge of the staff at both the counters.
Really surprising that they do not know about these…
Was so happy that my Eurail pass saved us around 150 CHF for the round trip for 2 but if you are right then it was a loss of CHF 150.00 😯😯
If you had a Eurail Pass then your discount was correct but you said Swiss Pass (which I interpreted as Swiss Travel Pass) was also only 50% discount. I was just correcting in case your comment mislead someone. 😎
Of the beaten path might include Arth am See. It is the village down the hill from Arth Goldau railway junction and might be less touristy than places on Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Luzern) as it is on the smaller Zugersee (Lake Zug)
Thank you, It sounds like you have been almost everywhere. I will put it on the list.
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