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Rigi, Lucerne

4.7
#3 of 10 in Parks in Lucerne
Mountain · Nature / Park
Surrounded by three lakes, Rigi once inspired painter J.M.W. Turner to create a series of works studying its changing views and blue sunrises. Known to many as the "Queen of the Mountains," the Alpine massif features a towering summit 1,798 m (5,898 ft) above sea level. A year-round tourist destination served by one of Europe's oldest mountain railways, the idyllic region draws a growing number of nature lovers with an extensive network of walking trails and ski slopes. Gear up and tackle the mountain's hiking paths all the way to the summit, or sit back and enjoy the sweeping views on the cable car that departs from the small town of Kussnacht. See Rigi and all Lucerne has to offer by arranging your trip with our Lucerne trip planner.
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Tours to Rigi

FROM $133 BOOK WITH VIATOR Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise
4.1
Duration: 4 to 8 hours
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FROM $268 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Rigi with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Luzern
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt. Rigi Day Pass
5.0
Duration: 3 to 7 hours
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  • By SaltyCrisp1968
    Rigi is much easier to get to than Pilatus and has good facilities at the base of the cable car as well as the top. We took the ferry across to town and then walked the short way to the cable car and....  more »
  • By MiamiKeyWest
    We took the boat from Weggis to Vitznau and then the cogtrain to Rigi Kulm. The view from there is breathtaking ... from both sides of the mountains you can see the lakes. Highly recommendable. Easy.....  more »
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  • By donleon03
    You should visit this place! The view is breathtaking...
  • By Heidy Pamplona
    This view is pretty awesome 😍, good experience up there!
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