Rigi

Introduction

The Rigi is a quite well-known 1800m mountain in the pre-Alps, occupying a spectacular location above the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne) and offering on a clear day splendid views south to the Alps as well as north back to the area around Zurich. The Rigi featured in a book by Mark Twain and in a number of paintings by J.M.W. Turner. The Rigi, while not the highest, is one of the best known mountains in Switzerland and is named "Queen of the mountains". Its proximity to Zurich and Lucerne make it a magnet for tourists visiting the area. One may choose to hike to the top or climb or combine hiking with a climb up one of the several rock routes in the 4+ to 6 range.

Getting There

From the Zurich main train station, you get the following: Train to Arth-Goldau (40 mins); cogtrain to Kräbel (10 mins); cable car to Rigi Scheidegg (10 mins); and then after you have finished your hike, cogtrain from Rigi Kulm to Vitznau (40 mins); boat across the lake to Luzern (1 hour); train from Luzern to Zurich (50 mins).

The cogwheel railways from Arth-Goldau and Vitznau operate up to Mt. Rigi Kulm the whole year.  The Panorama Aerial Cableway from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad operates daily at half-hour intervals (except during maintenance work in April and November, as per timetable).

Restaurants

Restaurant Bergsonne:
Hotel Bergsonne prides itself on its culinary highlights. Dorly Camps-Stalder's exceptionally fine cuisine is created with only the best and freshest products. A different menu every day, à la carte specialities, a fish festival, a seasonal winter and summer menu, a surprise menu and a specially nutritious menu. All the dishes are prepared in "Dorly's fashion". An excitingly varied culinary pleasure that makes every meal a feast.

Hotel Edelweiss:
Enjoy the fine cuisine in tranquil surroundings, be it on the sun terrace or in the cosy restaurant. The Edelweiss kitchen staff are there to spoil your taste buds. Weekly specialities.

La Trotte:
The local chef Alfred Lang conjures up fantastic creations with alpine flavours and seasonal finesse. His cooking focuses on using fresh products. The gastronomy places and emphasis on simplicity, purity, and flavour.

La Taverne:
Small menu on offer throughout the day, daily menus, pizza, our freshly baked bread from the bakery... fast and uncomplicated, but of good quality and excellent value for money. Large choice of meals and a self service restaurant, well suited for day trippers and hikers.

Hotel Alpina:
The kitchen team uses predominantly fresh seasonal produce from the region. The house specialities include the large Cordon bleu, the excellent Älplermaggronen and the home made Rösti. There are also two different lunch menus on offer every day at a very reasonable price.

Restaurant Bärenstube:
Over the last 20 years Jürg Schatz and his team have been delighting guests' taste buds in the charming traditional restaurant "Bärenstube". Guests can enjoy a large choice of vegetarian and Swiss local dishes. Cheese fondue is served all year round. Special children's menu. Large sun terrace and children's playground.

Berggasthaus Unterstetten:
Family run, cosy mountain guesthouse with panoramic sun terrace. Popular with hikers, excellent value for money, large portions, good hearty meals.

Price List:
	Full Fare	Swiss Pass, Swiss Flexi Pass, Swiss Card
Rigi Day Card	CHF 58.00	CHF 29.00
Please Note: Children under 16: free with parent traveling with a Swiss Travel System Family Card. Children under 6: free. Children traveling alone: half fare. You must begin using your pass within 6 months of the date of purchase. Prices are in CHF and are subject to change. Please read the railpass terms and conditions. Tip: If the child is not covered with an STS Family Card, you can get a Junior Card for 20.00 CHF at every SBB counter in Switzerland. You only need to take your passports and the birth certificate of the child along. With the Junior Card, your family outing costs even less because for a mere CHF 20.00, your child (6 to 16) can travel through Switzerland for free a whole year long. Only condition: It is accompanied by a parent holding a valid ticket.