Cogwheel train Vitznau-Rigi Kulm
The cogwheel train takes you from Vitznau directly to Rigi Kulm in just under an hour. We start our winter season! All information on open trails & facilities here .
Mountain Railway Trips to Mt. Rigi | Switzerland Tourism
With breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, the Rigi offers a first-class mountain experience whatever the season. The cog railways from Goldau and Vitznau, as well as the cable car from Weggis, enable a variety of round trips, which can also be combined with a …
Mountain Railways - Rigi
Today, Mount Rigi and its cogwheel railways and aerial cable cars presents itself as a unique mountain railway paradise. So come aboard, have a seat and enjoy the ride. Seven cable cars and two cogwheel trains operate on the Queen of the Mountains.
Vitznau-Rigi Kulm cogwheel railway
No other mountain railway in the Alps has a longer history than this one: the Vitznau – Rigi Kulm cogwheel railway opened in 1871, making it Europe's first mountain railway. The journey was, and still is, an experience in itself. View timetable
A day trip to Mount Rigi: how to plan and what to expect
Sep 28, 2024 · Rigi is a green mountainous area on the northern shores of Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It's accessible by cogwheel trains and cable cars from multiple villages. The top station at 1798 m altitude is called 'Rigi Kulm'. From Lucerne, it …
Vitznau-Rigi Kulm cogwheel railway - weggis-vitznau.ch
No other mountain railway in the Alps has a longer history than this one: the Vitznau – Rigi Kulm cogwheel railway opened in 1871, making it Europe's first mountain railway. The journey was, and still is, an experience in itself. View timetable
Explore the Rigi with the mountain railways | Vitznau
Two cogwheel railways bring visitors to Rigi Kulm. Once at the top, the view from the vantage points sweeps over the imposing Swiss mountains. In addition, a variety of sports activities such as hiking, skiing and sledding start from Rigi Kulm. But the journey alone is an experience in itself.
How to Travel From Vitznau to Rigi | Touring Switzerland
Sep 7, 2023 · Here are three options to get from Vitznau to Rigi: The easiest and most scenic way to travel from Vitznau to Rigi is by cogwheel train from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm (1,748 meters). The railway offers stunning views of the landscape along the way. It takes 32 minutes to reach Rigi Kulm from Vitznau.
Mt Rigi Railway - Cogwheel Tourist Train - Vitznau on Lake Lucerne …
The historic Mt Rigi Railway called the Queen of the Mountains (Königen der Berge) from Vitznau offers a ride in the classic vintage 19th Century cars from the glory days of Twain in the La Belle Epoch.
Rigi Railways - Wikipedia
Rigi Railways (German: Rigi Bahnen) is a railway company that operates a group of railways on the mountain Rigi, located between two of the arms of Lake Lucerne, in Switzerland.