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Rigi Adventure: Scenic Train, Spa & Boat Ride
4.5
89 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.
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:
24 hours
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….
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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
- Unlimited rides on the cable car Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad (use train line when closed)
- Unlimited rides on all Rigi cogwheel trains, including Europe’s 1st mountain railway Vitznau - Rigi Kulm
- Unlimited rides on the cogwheel train from Goldau - Rigi Kulm
- Day admission to Mineral Baths and Spa at Rigi Kaltbad
- Unlimited rides on the cable car Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad (use train line when closed)
- Unlimited rides on all Rigi cogwheel trains, including Europe’s 1st mountain railway Vitznau - Rigi Kulm
- Unlimited rides on the cogwheel train from Goldau - Rigi Kulm
- Day admission to Mineral Baths and Spa at Rigi Kaltbad
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Towels, but they can be hired for an additional surcharge at the Mineral Baths & SPA Rigi Kaltbad
- Transportation to/from one of Mt. Rigi’s valley stations, Vitznau, Arth-Goldau or Weggis
- A variety of swimwear is available for rent or purchase on-site.
- Food and drinks
- Towels, but they can be hired for an additional surcharge at the Mineral Baths & SPA Rigi Kaltbad
- Transportation to/from one of Mt. Rigi’s valley stations, Vitznau, Arth-Goldau or Weggis
- A variety of swimwear is available for rent or purchase on-site.
Additional Information
This SELF-GUIDED trip allows you to combine the most popular mountain excursion of the Swiss, with a scenic boat ride and some relaxing hours at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, which delivers an exclusive wellness experience surrounded by a legendary Alpine landscape.
- After arriving in Vitznau, you can take the cogwheel train ascent to Rigi Kulm…
This SELF-GUIDED trip allows you to combine the most popular mountain excursion of the Swiss, with a scenic boat ride and some relaxing hours at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, which delivers an exclusive wellness experience surrounded by a legendary Alpine landscape.
- After arriving in Vitznau, you can take the cogwheel train ascent to Rigi Kulm (departing every hour at xx:15)
- Enjoy the 360-degree panoramas on Rigi Kulm, summit of the Rigi! Don’t forget to discover the multiple photo points.
- Take the train (departing every hour at xx:00) in direction of Vitznau, get off at Rigi Kaltbad, the world-class Kaltbad Mineralbad & Spa is just in front of you
- Dip in and spend some relaxing hours in Mineral bath
- Take the next connecting train to Vitznau or cable car to Weggis
- Note that this tour is self-guided, no pick-up or tour guide can be provided for this tour
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(89 Ratings)
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D6484bslucym
Dec 26, 2025
Perfect experience - Great and easy way to see mt Rigi and use the spa! Such a beautiful and breath taking location.
We went up to the top the the mountain first and did some nice walks before heading in for a spa to relax and wind down. The spa would have been better if there was better shower facilities and products for a nice wash to make the return journey home more comfortable
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Alan_p
Nov 12, 2025
Great experience at the... - Great experience at the spa with the ability to hike Mt. Rigi beforehand. The rail trip up the mountain was awesome! Great views from the top of the mountain! Just note that if staying in Lucerne, you must book the boat ride from Lucern to Vitznau separately.
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Catherine_w
Oct 30, 2025
10/10 spa experience - This was so convenient! Pre-plan how you’ll get to Rigi mountain but once there it’s incredible. The spa was fabulous, just be prepared if you want to sauna that its textile free (so nude or with a towel). It was an incredibly relaxing day with beautiful views! Would recommend, especially if you do a hard hike the day before.
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Happiness12546884267
Sep 7, 2025
This should be on your bucket list - The views were amazing and the spa was extraordinary. Well worth every second. My husband and I was not sure what to expect and was beyond rewarded.
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Nevyanam2025
Aug 16, 2025
Silence, crystals and vastness. - Top 5 in my life.
Such days are remembered for decades - not because the pool is infinity, the ice cream Mövenpick, and the tangential bathtubs with a perfect design so you don't get your hair wet, but because the day passes in complete improvisation and everything is in complete peace and harmony!
There is no camera that can capture the aroma of a Kräuterdampfbad or how the sun pleasantly burns the skin, but there is a memory that remains after inhaling the steam and after the mountain breeze that floats under the rays.
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283patrikp
Jan 12, 2026
Fantastic 🤩 - A wonderful experience 😊
We took the train up and just it was so cozy.
The hot baths and the view were so lovely.
There was clean and nice and a wonderful service.
Can warmly recommend this!
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Susanne_k
Dec 22, 2025
I find it a very... - I think it is a very good idea to combine the use of the railway with the admission to the mineral bath. The bathroom was very modern and the view from the outside was magnificent. Everything was very clean and welcoming including the bar inside.
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Carrie_h
Oct 6, 2025
Mt Rigi & mineral spa was great. - That if you take the gondola down at the end of day you can’t catch a ferry back. We got stranded & had a steep downhill walk (& I was recovering from a broken ankle!
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Jamie_r
Aug 28, 2025
Self guided, had to... - Self guided, had to figure out how to get there from Lucern, either ferry or train to Weggis or Vitznau where you catch the cable car or train (not included in the tour). Be mindful of times for the cable car and cogwheel train, and ferry. We took the ferry which was beautiful, then had to wait two hours for return. The spa is fantastic especially after hiking, be sure to allot enough time for this. We did the panorama trail and absolutely beautiful.
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Lynrds
Sep 1, 2025
Beautiful Mountain, Sub-Par Spa Experience - The spa was not like the spa owned by the same company in Zurich City. The experience was just mediocre. The views made up for it, however not having soap in the shower nor a curtain or door for the co-ed showers was unexpected to say the least. You could see everyone in the shower from the entrance as well which was uncomfortable. There was also no cold pool just cold showers and only one very small unsupervised no-clothing sauna where a man was laying knees bent all facing the door🙈Staff should be helping guests to be more aware of their composure in the least or how about a sauna master and all benches facing one way considering fhe non-clothing aspect🤷♀️and please have soap in the showers or tell your guests to bring their own soap but that is tacky because basic shower soap should be available. Last, why all alcohol in the spa? Where is the healthy juice, glacier mineral water and fresh smoothies? We just climbed a mountain — we do not want to be dehydrated and have an episode in the hot steam, baths and sauna🙉Mount Rigi however the mountain itself made up for the poor taste of the spa and we are grateful for that.
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