Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip

Climb the Queen of the Mountains and visit one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland on our Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip. We'll combine history and breathtaking scenery on this unmissable experience.

Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip

At 9:30 am, we'll meet at Sihlquai Bus Station. We'll take a comfortable bus to the town of Weggis, enjoying views of Lake Lucerne.

From the lake, you'll see Mount Rigi, an Alpine massif at 5,900 feet (1,800 meters). You'll have 4 hours of free time and cable car and rack railway tickets to reach the summit. The railway began operating in 1871.

Atop Mount Rigi, enjoy views of Central Switzerland's lakes and visit mountain restaurants.

We will descend via a rack railway to Vitznau, where you'll board a boat for a 4-hour ride on Lake Lucerne, taking in views of the surrounding Alpine mountains.

The boat trip concludes in Lucerne, offering free time to explore the historic center and admire monuments like the Baroque Jesuit church, Town Hall, and the Chapel Bridge, dating back to the 14th century.

We will return by bus, arriving back at 7 pm.

Changes to the itinerary

Due to maintenance or events, the route may change. The Mount Rigi cable car may close during these periods and will be replaced by the cog railway on:

March 10 to April 4, 2025.November 17 to November 21, 2025.November 24 to November 28, 2025.

Guides on the tour

This tour is partially guided. The guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne and back, providing information for you to explore Lucerne at your own pace.