Board a comprehensive full day tour from Zurich and visit Mt. Rigi, Queen of the Swiss Mountains at 6000 feet (1800 meters). Your partly guided coach tour also includes a cable car ride, a decent down the first ever cogwheel train in Europe and a trip to the sun terrace above Lake Lucerne with its unique views over the snow-capped Alps!
- Enjoy fantastic aerial views
- Led by a local guide
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Rail Tour
Next you're off to Weggis, from where a cable car and cogwheel train take you to the top of Mt. Rigi. Here you will have two and a half hours to soak up the breath-taking views, partake in an exciting downhill sledge ride or enjoy a walk in the snow. Admire the spectacular views over the Swiss Alps and thirteen lakes from the summit of Mt. Rigi.
Descent by cog-wheel train, followed by a romantic boat ride to Lucerne. Enjoy up to two hours at leisure to explore the charming Old Town. Return to Zurich, where the tour will conclude.
Please note:This tour includes a multi-lingual guide throughout the tour except for travel up and down Mount Rigi and during the boat ride. For this part of the tour, you will receive timetables and detailed information sheets about the journey. You can choose to stay on the mountain for one or two and a half hours.
Schedule details
Cable-car ride
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Departure Point:
Sihlquai Bus TerminalDeparture Time:
- 9:30am
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point at approximately 7pmPricing information
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Additional information
Mount Rigi Winter Day Trip from Zurich
Inclusions:
- Boat ride on Lake Lucerne (1 hour)
- Live-guided tour from Zurich to Lucerne and from Weggis to Zurich
- Cable-car ride
- Cogwheel train rides - the first ever cogwheel train in Europe!
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Sledge ride rental (CHF10 to be paid directly)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Between 5-9 November, 12-16 November and 12-31 March the round-trip up and down Mt Rigi will be by cogwheel train only due to cable-car revision
Voucher Info:
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