Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne: Boat, cogwheel train, cable car
You ride three different ways up and down a single mountain, each one showing you something different.
An independent Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne combines a round-trip boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, a cogwheel railway ride to Rigi Kulm (the "Queen of the Mountains"), and an aerial cable car descent to Weggis. You travel at your own pace with pre-booked tickets and timetables, seeing the Bernese Alps, Vosges Mountains and Black Forest from the summit, then return to Lucerne by boat.
Step-by-step itinerary
Mount Rigi tour with lake cruise
- Boat cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Cogwheel railway ride up Mount Rigi
- Enjoy views from Mount Rigi
- Aerial cable car to Weggis
- Return boat cruise to Lucerne
- Lake Lucerne passing by
- Mount Rigi Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Detailed timetables for each leg.
- round-trip Lake Lucerne cruise.
- round-trip cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm.
- aerial cable car ride from the summit to Weggis.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Last departure this season: 12 Dec
Before you book
Operated by Navigation Company of Lake Lucerne (SGV) AG
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The experience
The tour starts with a boat cruise across Lake Lucerne from Lucerne, with views of the lake and surrounding mountains as you travel. Once you reach the base station, you board the cogwheel train that climbs to Rigi Kulm, where the panorama opens across three mountain ranges. From the summit, you take an aerial cable car down to Weggis, a lakeside town on the water's edge, and then cruise back to Lucerne to finish. The whole loop takes between 4 and 8 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. You control the timing with your pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables.
Because you're traveling independently rather than in a guided group, you move through each leg at whatever pace suits you. The boat rides let you sit and absorb the lake views without narration; the cogwheel train does the climbing for you while you watch the altitude change; the cable car gives you a different angle on the descent. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board the boats and train, so you can refuel without leaving the route. Children from age 6 are welcome, and reduced-rate tickets for that age group are available on the day of travel.
Note that from 16 to 27 November 2026, the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis will be closed for maintenance, and the route will run via Vitznau for both the outbound and return journeys instead. The tour operates in all weather, so bring appropriate clothing and good walking shoes. Wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.
Is this one for you?The tour moves at your own pace with pre-booked tickets, so you can spend as much or as little time as you want at the summit and lakeside stops: ideal if you prefer to explore without keeping to a group schedule.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
How do I get from Lucerne to Mount Rigi on this tour?
You start with a round-trip boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, then board a cogwheel train that climbs to Rigi Kulm. From the summit, you descend by aerial cable car to Weggis and return to Lucerne by boat, completing the loop.
What are the views like from Rigi Kulm?
Rigi Kulm, known as the "Queen of the Mountains," offers majestic views across the Bernese Alps, Vosges Mountains and Black Forest. The summit is the highest point on the route and the vantage point for the full panorama.
Can I choose how long to spend at each stop?
Yes, the tour is independent, so you set your own pace using pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables. The total duration ranges from 4 to 8 hours depending on how long you linger at each stage.
Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne: Boat, cogwheel train, cable car
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