About This Tour

Nicknamed the “Queen of the Mountains,” Mt. Rigi is the centerpiece of this 5.5-hour tour that pairs Lucerne’s classic Old Town walk with a cogwheel train ascent to one of Switzerland’s most celebrated viewpoints. From Lucerne’s wooden bridges to Rigi Kulm’s sweeping panorama over central Switzerland, this tour blends city charm with alpine grandeur. The tour runs with departures available from both Zurich and Lucerne.

Itinerary

• Arch of the Main Train Station (10 min)
  Meeting point in Lucerne.
• Lucerne Lake (15 min)
  Waterfront views before entering the Old Town.
• Old Town (15 min)
  Lucerne’s historic center.
• Spreuerbrücke (10 min)
  Wooden bridge with “Dance of Death” paintings.
• Jesuit Church (10 min)
  Switzerland’s first grand baroque church.
• Chapel Bridge (15 min)
  Lucerne’s iconic covered wooden bridge.
• Train towards Arth-Goldau (40 min)
  Rail connection toward Mt. Rigi.
• Cogwheel Train Up (30 min)
  Ascent to the summit.
• Rigi Kulm (100 min)
  Panoramic summit viewpoint over central Switzerland.
• Cogwheel Train Down (30 min)
  Descent back toward the valley.
• Arth-Goldau (15 min)
  Connecting station on the return route.
• Train back to Lucerne (on your own, tickets provided) (40 min)
  Final leg of the journey.

(Total: 330 min / 5h30min — includes train, cogwheel, and summit time)