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Mount Rigi Independent Tour from Lucerne With Lake Lucerne Cruise and Cable Car
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Mount Rigi Independent Tour from Lucerne With Lake Lucerne Cruise and Cable Car

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4-8 hours
Lucerne
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Overview

This independent tour from Lucerne combines a round-trip cruise on Lake Lucerne, a cogwheel train ride to Mount Rigi Kulm, and an aerial cable car ride to the town of Weggis. You start by cruising across Lake Lucerne, enjoying views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Then, you take the cogwheel railway up to Rigi Kulm, known as the Queen of the Mountains, where you have about one hour to explore. From Rigi Kulm, you board an aerial cable car down to Weggis, a lakeside town. The trip ends with a return boat cruise back to Lucerne. The tour lasts between four and eight hours, allowing you to move at your own pace using pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables. Note that from 10 March to 4 April 2025, the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis will be closed for maintenance. During this period, the route to Rigi will be made via Vitznau for both outbound and return journeys.

Highlights

Round-trip cruise on Lake Lucerne
Cogwheel train ride to Mount Rigi Kulm
Aerial cable car ride to Weggis
About one hour at Mount Rigi Kulm
Pre-booked tickets with detailed timetables

What's included

Detailed timetables for the entire trip
Aerial cable car ride included
Round-trip cogwheel train tickets
Round-trip cruise on Lake Lucerne

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
Optional activities paid separately
Food and drinks not included unless specified
No tour guide provided

Itinerary

1

Lake Lucerne

Cruise across Lake Lucerne with views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

2

Mount Rigi

Approximately one hour spent at Mount Rigi, known as the Queen of the Mountains.

60 min

Meeting point

Pier 1 on Lake Lucerne, near the Lucerne railway station Directions: The departure point at pier 1 is located next to Lucerne's train station. Please check before departure in case departure pier has changed for destination Vitznau

End point

Pier 1 on Lake Lucerne, near the Lucerne railway station Directions: The departure point at pier 1 is located next to Lucerne's train station. Please check before departure in case departure pier has changed for destination Vitznau

Languages

German (guide)German (written)English (guide)English (written)Italian (guide)French (guide)French (written)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 9 travelers
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
A moderate level of fitness is needed
The tour operates in all weather; appropriate clothing is advised
Wearing good walking shoes is recommended
Snacks and drinks can be purchased onboard
Children tickets (age 6-16) must be bought on the day at a reduced rate
From 6 March to 21 April 2023, the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis is closed for maintenance; during this time the trip uses Vitznau for both directions

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