Rigi

Rigi is a mountain that rises to 1797 meters between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug in central Switzerland. From the summit, you can see across valleys to many other peaks and water bodies below.

Europe's first cogwheel railway was built here in 1871 and still connects Vitznau at the lakeshore with the summit. This railway was a technical marvel of its era and remains a key feature of the mountain.

Shepherds and farmers still work the alpine meadows high on the mountain, making cheese by hand and tending livestock on the summer pastures. This way of life shapes how people experience the place.

You can reach the summit by cogwheel train from Vitznau or Arth-Goldau, or by cable car from Weggis. The journey takes roughly an hour, so plan your timing to spend time exploring once you arrive.

At Rigi Kaltbad, located at 1433 meters, thermal springs have been used for over 600 years and continue today. Visitors can bathe in warm mineral waters high on the mountainside.

Location: Canton of Schwyz

Location: Canton of Lucerne

Elevation above the sea: 1,797 m

Address: Rigi, 6410 Arth, Switzerland

Website: http://rigi.ch/de/welcome.cfm

GPS coordinates: 47.05668,8.48526

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:28