Day Trips from Lucerne to Mt. Rigi

See the best of the Mt. Rigi region without the hassle of planning on this comprehensive day tour. Enjoy the luxury of having a private guide just to yourself, with a convenient meeting at your hotel. Get access to incredible views by traveling on a mix of trains, a boat, and a cogwheel railway. Enjoy a cruise along Lake Lucerne, visit Viznau, and go to the scenic Arth-Goldau.

Mount Rigi, known as the Queen of the Mountains, offers stunning panoramic views over Lakes Lucerne and Zug. This full-day tour includes a scenic cogwheel train ride to Rigi Kulm, followed by an easy to moderate 8 km guided walk along the ridge, revealing breathtaking 360° Alpine vistas. Enjoy a BBQ picnic or cozy mountain restaurant lunch, depending on the weather, and gain insights from your private English-speaking guide. Ideal for nature lovers and those seeking a day of tranquility in the Swiss Alps. - Full-day guided tour with a private English-speaking guide - Scenic cogwheel train ride to the summit of Mount Rigi - 8 km panoramic walk with 360° views of the Alps - Includes BBQ lunch or mountain restaurant stop (weather permitting)

Save time researching Swiss Alps highlights, and get access to an itinerary of spectacular sights to visit in a day, such as Mt. Rigi, and the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa. Rather than rushing to keep up with a group, a benefit of this tour is that it’s self-guided. Enjoy the freedom of exploring on your own, but the perk of having transport included, such as a round-trip Lake Lucerne cruise, a ride on a mountain railway, and a cable car ride included.

Discover the beauty of Mount Rigi on a stress-free day trip from Lucerne, with everything organized for you by a knowledgeable local guide. Experience Switzerland’s spectacular landscapes through a scenic lake cruise, a historic cogwheel train ride, and a panoramic cable car journey, all in a small group. - Ride a historic cogwheel train to the mountain summit - Enjoy panoramic cable car views of lakes and Alpine peaks - Walk scenic mountain paths and spot cows grazing in green pastures - Explore together with a local guide and a hassle-free journey

Conquer two legendary Swiss mountains, Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi, in a single, action-packed day. This private tour near Lucerne starts at Pilatus, towering at 7000 feet (2134 meters) and renowned as a top attraction. Enjoy a thrilling ride on one of the steepest cogwheel trains, a scenic train journey, a stop at the village of Vitznau, and another train ride up Mount Rigi.

Experience the best of Switzerland in one unforgettable day as you journey to Mount Rigi, the Queen of the Mountains and a beloved retreat for locals. Your adventure begins with a panoramic bus ride along Lake Lucerne riviera. Here, you’ll board an aerial cableway that lifts you to Rigi Kaltbad, continue your ascent via Europe’s first-ever mountain railway to the summit of Rigi-Kulm, at 1,797 meters above sea level. The panoramic views from the top stretch across the Swiss Midlands, showcasing deep blue lakes and a stunning Alpine backdrop. Take a moment of reflection at the Rigi Kulm mountain chapel before descending by cogwheel train to Vitznau. After soaking in the scenery and the mountain’s serene atmosphere, descend by cogwheel train to Vitznau. The journey concludes with a tranquil boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, offering yet another perspective on this stunning region.