Mt. Rigi: Day Pass with Mineral Baths for a Self-GUIDED Swiss Mountain Excursion
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23 Ratings
Lucerne
Experience the beauty of Mt. Rigi on a self-guided excursion. Ride the cogwheel train, enjoy panoramic views, and relax at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Mt. Rigi - Hop on the cogwheel train in Vitznau, Europe’s first mountain railway, which brings you to the top of Rigi Kulm, aka
Queen of the Mountains.
The mountain top (called Rigi Kulm) provides countless panoramic views overlooking Lake Lucerne.
If you prefer to discover another cogwheel train and route, you can also hop on the train to Goldau. Another accessing point to Mt. Rigi is Weggis, where a cable car brings you up to Rigi Kaltbad, from where you can continue by cogwheel train up to Rigi Kulm. Your ticket provides unlimited rides on the three transportation services for the whole day and you are able to choose your route according to your wishes.
- Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad - Your pass includes entry to the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta. Its tranquil and contemplative ambience makes it the perfect place for rest and relaxation.
What's Included
- Cogwheel train experience from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm
- Scenic cogwheel train journey from Goldau to Rigi Kulm
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Towels, but they can be hired for an additional surcharge at the Mineral Baths & SPA Rigi Kaltbad
- Any additional activity on the mountain such as, horse-drawn carriage rides, etc.
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Parking fees if you arrive by private car
Additional Information
Embark on this independent journey that lets you mix Switzerland’s most loved mountain adventure with a picturesque boat trip and a few hours of pure relaxation at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, an excluisive oasis of wellness set amidst the majestic alpine scenery.
YOUR SCHEDULE
- Starting your trip in Vitznau, you can ride on the cogwheel train climbing up to Rigi Kulm (leaves every hour at xx:15)
- Revel in the stunning 360-degree sights at Rigi Kulm, the pinnacle of the Rigi! Be sure to check out the multiple photo opportunities.
- Board the train (leaving every hour at xx:00) towards Vitznau, descend at Rigi Kaltbad, where the globally renowned Kaltbad Mineralbad & Spa awaits you right at your doorstep
- Plunge in for a few hours of tranquility at the Mineral bath
- Continue your journey on the next train to Vitznau or catch a cable car to Weggis
- Note that this tour is self-guided
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Do not forget your swimsuit
- Children up to 15 years travel free of charge all year around when acommpanied by at least an adult on Mt. Rigi (please buy ticket on spot for the lake cruise and the Mineral Baths & SPA Rigi Kaltbad)
- Children below 1 year have no access to the Mineral Baths & SPA
- Beware of the closing times of the cable car by visiting rigi.ch prior to your travel. Use Vitznau train line instead (no refund due to this!)
Location
Mt. Rigi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(23 Ratings)
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Piaanjoliec
Apr 16, 2024
Lovely self-guided day out - Great day out at Rigi & Weggis from Lucerne. The trip is completely self-guided which gives you lots of freedom over travel to and from Rigi and exploring the summit of Rigi also. We opted to take the boat from Lucerne to Weggis; and then the cable car & mountain train. The cable car operator was very friendly, especially as it was my partner’s first time on a cable car (- and he doesn’t like heights!). When we reached the summit, we walked straight to the top of the mountain - the panoramic views are incredible, even in low-visibility. We then opted to take two trail hikes down to the spa, as shown on the map to Rigi provided by the cable car operator. The spa was a lovely addition to an excellent day, the facilities were gorgeous and all areas of the pool and spa were very clean. Lots of other things to do on Rigi including restaurants, cafes, cheese-dairies and parks for children. Worth the money to pay for access to cable car, mountain train & spa as these can incur additional costs if booking separately.
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Edith_s
Mar 10, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience staff are very friendly and place is clean and a lot of spa activities to do the outside area. Is amazing bar drinks are great too
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Meander35489487061
Jan 4, 2024
Relax and enjoy - An all-round oasis of well-being. We felt very comfortable. We will definitely come back. Everything is just right here. Architecture, landscape and view
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Geddie_l
Jun 5, 2023
Rigi day - Took the train up to the top (rigi kulm) then back to the spa area at rigi kaltbad, then took the weggis cable car down. Lots of ways to get from weggis back to vitznau (where we stayed) including ferry, bus, or walking. Beautiful views, spa was super fun.
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812brenden
Nov 13, 2022
MUST DO! - Must do if you are in the Luzern area! Unforgettable views and a great way to spend the day.
Important note: the trip does not leave from Luzern, we took the ferry to Weggis (40 min, 35 CHF RT per person). From there you can take the cable car up the mountain and the rest is up to you. There are plenty of restaurants on the mountain with excellent food and drink.
The spa is great - bring a towel, robe, and sandals. The ticket only really covers your entrance fee.
This was by far the best trip we took in Switzerland and highly recommend it to all future travelers. Cheers!
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Boonchiau_q
Oct 19, 2022
Excellent! Good value for money and not to be missed - The Spa, views and rides were unique. Weather was good. Good value for money as you have tickets to the spa can travel in the trains and cable car as many time as you like.
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851sonial
Jan 29, 2024
A refreshing day - It was a very nice experience, not too many people, a magnificent view of the mountains, diverse, clean and uncluttered spaces
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Kanakc10
Jul 1, 2023
Wonderful...bang for the buck! - Nice package! However need to give more details of the inclusions like the train boarding point, ropeway boarding point and schedules for both. Mineral Bath was a great thing but again need to publish the schedules too!
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887isabelh
Jan 30, 2023
Relax time in the mountains - The spa is small but very relaxing, with a relaxing area and incredible views.
The only downside is that the price does not include a towel.
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A2steph
Aug 12, 2022
The tour does NOT start or end in Lucerne - The most important thing to know about this excursion is that you have to get yourself to the base of the cog train (Vistnau) or the cable car (Weggis) -- which are NOT in Lucerne and NOT covered by this tour cost. You must take a boat (takes about an hour each way) or bus (multiple stops, longer travel time) to one of these locations. Once you figure that out, you're good to go and will enjoy the day.
We took a 8:10 am boat to Vistnau (48 chf adult round trip per person), which conveniently left from near the Lucerne train station, and it was a lovely ride. This is a "self-guided tour" which "allows you to skip the line" - what this means is that your QR code works as a ticket allowing you to jump on & off the train when ever and where ever you like. This was convenient since we had to manage the the boat & train connections, decide how much time to spend hiking, and fit in our time at the spa. It's all very do-able, you just need to know what you will have to do to make it work and be flexible. Easiest if you give yourself most of the day and don't rush.
We enjoyed the spa a lot! Again your tour code gets you entry with no additional fees unless you rent a towel. The spa is super clean and you can spend as much time here as you like. Bring swimwear and a plastic bag for your wet suit when you are done.
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