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www.rigi.com Seewen Legende / Legend U r Muota m i Bergbahnen / mountain railways, cable cars b Bahnhof / railway station e r Unterkünfte / accommodations g Bushaltestelle / bus stop Restaurants / restaurants 447 e Urmiberg/Timpel 1135 m e Ingenbohl Wandertipps / hiking suggestions s Zahnradbahn / cogwheel railway r Gottertli 1396 m Aktivitäten im Sommer / summer activities e z Rigi Hochﬂue 1698 m Standseilbahn / cable car Wellness / wellness r Langberg Brunnen Steiner Aa Familien / families e Luftseilbahn / aerial cable car u a L Schiffstation / pier

Autofähre / car ferry Treib

Parkplatz / car park Lauerz Die detaillierte Rigikarte mit allen Wander- und Gätterlipass 1190 m Parkhaus / car park Themenwegen, Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie Unterhaltungs- Höcheli 1437 m und Verpﬂegungsmöglichkeiten erhalten Sie an allen 434 Aussichtspunkt / lookout point Bahnschaltern sowie in den Hotels, Restaurants und weiteren Verkaufsstellen. Chäppeliberg Rigi Burggeist 1551 m Rigi Scheidegg Tierpark 1656 m Gschwänd 1012 m Goldau

Goldau A4 Hinder Dosse 1546 m Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m Dosse 1685 m Oberarth Kräbel 759 m Fälmisegg 1176 m

Rigi Kulm 1797 m Chäserenholz Schwendi Fruttli Gersau Arth Würzestock 1482 m Bruedersbalm Malchus Understette Hinderberge Trib Schild 1548 m Heiterenboden 413 Rigi Klösterli Steigelfadbalm Rigi Staffel Rigi First 1603 m Rotstock 1659 m Wissiﬂue Z u g e r s e e 945 m Ober-Äbnet Düssen Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Staffelhöhe Romiti 1433 m Freibergen Grubisbalm 1550 m Holderen Kuorez Felsetor Mittlerschwanden Rigi Seebodenalp Grodstafel 1020 m Chänzeli Vitznau 1464 m S e e b o d e n Steiglen Hinterboden Heiligchrüz Alp Räb

Geissrüggen Altruedisegg Müserenalp t e r s e e t ä t d s a l Alpenhof w Landschi r e Küssnacht i am Rigi V Greppen Weggis

Merlischachen 434 Hertenstein www.rigi.com 2 Seewen Legende / Legend U r Muota m i Bergbahnen / mountain railways, cable cars b Bahnhof / railway station e r Unterkünfte / accommodations g Bushaltestelle / bus stop Restaurants / restaurants 447 e Urmiberg/Timpel 1135 m e Ingenbohl Wandertipps / hiking suggestions s Zahnradbahn / cogwheel railway r Gottertli 1396 m Aktivitäten im Sommer / summer activities e z Rigi Hochﬂue 1698 m Standseilbahn / cable car Wellness / wellness r Langberg Brunnen Steiner Aa Familien / families e Luftseilbahn / aerial cable car u a L Schiffstation / pier

Autofähre / car ferry Treib

Goldau A4 Hinder Dosse 1546 m Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m Dosse 1685 m Oberarth Kräbel 759 m Fälmisegg 1176 m

Geissrüggen Altruedisegg Müserenalp t e r s e e t ä t d s a l Alpenhof w Landschi r e Küssnacht i am Rigi V Greppen Weggis

Merlischachen 434 Hertenstein 2 www.rigi.com 3 Seewen Seewen Legende Legende/ Legend / Legend U U r r Muota Muota m m i i Bergbahnen / mountainBergbahnen railways, / mountain cable railways, cars cable cars b b Bahnhof / railwayBahnhof station / railway station e r e r Unterkünfte / accommodationsUnterkünfte / accommodations g g Bushaltestelle Bushaltestelle/ bus stop / bus stop Restaurants / restaurantsRestaurants / restaurants 447 447e e Urmiberg/TimpelUrmiberg/Timpel 1135 m 1135 m e e IngenbohlIngenbohl Wandertipps / Wandertippshiking suggestions / hiking suggestions s s Zahnradbahn /Zahnradbahn cogwheel railway / cogwheel railway r r Gottertli 1396Gottertli m 1396 m Aktivitäten im AktivitätenSommer / summer im Sommer activities / summer activities e e z z Rigi HochﬂueRigi 1698 Hochﬂue m 1698 m Standseilbahn Standseilbahn/ cable car / cable car Wellness / wellnessWellness / wellness r r Langberg Langberg Brunnen Brunnen Steiner Aa Steiner Aa Familien / familiesFamilien / families e e Luftseilbahn / aerialLuftseilbahn cable car / aerial cable car u u a a L L Schiffstation / Schiffstationpier / pier

Autofähre / carAutofähre ferry / car ferry Treib Treib

Parkplatz / car Parkplatzpark / car park Lauerz Lauerz Die detaillierteDie Rigikarte detaillierte mit allen Rigikarte Wander- mit allenund Wander- und Gätterlipass 1190Gätterlipass m 1190 m Parkhaus / car Parkhauspark / car park Themenwegen,Themenwegen, Sehenswürdigkeiten Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie Unterhaltungs- sowie Unterhaltungs- Höcheli 1437Höcheli m 1437 m und Verpﬂegungsmöglichkeitenund Verpﬂegungsmöglichkeiten erhalten Sie an erhalten allen Sie an allen 434 434 AussichtspunktAussichtspunkt / lookout point / lookout point Bahnschaltern Bahnschalternsowie in den Hotels, sowie Restaurantsin den Hotels, und Restaurants und weiteren Verkaufsstellen.weiteren Verkaufsstellen. Chäppeliberg Chäppeliberg Rigi BurggeistRigi Burggeist 1551 m 1551 m Rigi ScheideggRigi Scheidegg Tierpark Tierpark 1656 m 1656 m Gschwänd 1012Gschwänd m 1012 m Goldau Goldau

Goldau A4 Goldau A4 Hinder DosseHinder 1546 m Dosse 1546 m Vitznauer-/GersauerstockVitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m 1451 m Dosse 1685 mDosse 1685 m OberarthOberarth Kräbel 759 mKräbel 759 m Fälmisegg 1176Fälmisegg m 1176 m

Rigi Kulm 1797Rigi Kulm m 1797Chäserenholz m Chäserenholz Schwendi Schwendi Fruttli Fruttli Gersau Gersau Arth Arth Würzestock 1482Würzestock m 1482 m BruedersbalmBruedersbalm Malchus Malchus Understette Understette Hinderberge Hinderberge Trib Trib Schild 1548 mSchildHeiterenboden 1548 m Heiterenboden 413 413 Rigi Klösterli Rigi Klösterli SteigelfadbalmSteigelfadbalm Rigi Staffel Rigi Staffel Rigi First Rigi First 1603 m 1603 m Rotstock 1659Rotstock m 1659 m Wissiﬂue Wissiﬂue Z u g e r sZ e u e g e r s e e 945 m 945 m Ober-Äbnet Ober-Äbnet Düssen Düssen Rigi KaltbadRigi Kaltbad Rigi StaffelhöheRigi Staffelhöhe Romiti Romiti 1433 m 1433 m Freibergen FreibergenGrubisbalm Grubisbalm 1550 m 1550 m Holderen Holderen Kuorez Kuorez Felsetor Felsetor MittlerschwandenMittlerschwanden Rigi SeebodenalpRigi SeebodenalpGrodstafel Grodstafel 1020 m 1020 m Chänzeli Chänzeli Vitznau Vitznau 1464 m 1464 m S e e b o d e n S e e b o d e n Steiglen Steiglen Hinterboden Hinterboden Heiligchrüz Heiligchrüz Alp Räb Alp Räb

Geissrüggen Geissrüggen Altruedisegg Altruedisegg Müserenalp Müserenalp t e rt se er es e e t ä t t ä t d s d s a l a l Alpenhof Alpenhof w w Landschi Landschi r r e e KüssnachtKüssnacht i i am Rigi am Rigi V V GreppenGreppen Weggis Weggis

MerlischachenMerlischachen 434 434 HertensteinHertenstein 2 3 www.rigi.com 4 Seewen Legende / Legend U r Muota m i Bergbahnen / mountain railways, cable cars b Bahnhof / railway station e r Unterkünfte / accommodations g Bushaltestelle / bus stop Restaurants / restaurants 447 e Urmiberg/Timpel 1135 m e Ingenbohl Wellness / wellness s Zahnradbahn / cogwheel railway r Gottertli 1396 m Aktivitäten im Winter / winter activities e z Rigi Hochﬂue 1698 m Standseilbahn / cable car Winterwanderweg / winter hiking trail r Langberg Brunnen Steiner Aa Schlittelweg / sledge run e Luftseilbahn / aerial cable car u Langlauﬂoipe / cross-country trail a Schneeschuhtrail / snowshoe trail L Skilift / ski lift

Schiffstation / pier Treib

Parkplatz / car park Schnee- und Wetterbericht Lauerz Gätterlipass 1190 m +41 (0)41 399 87 70 Parkhaus / car park SOS Rigi Höcheli 1437 m 434 +41 (0)41 855 04 24 Aussichtspunkt / lookout point Chäppeliberg Rigi Burggeist 1551 m Rigi Scheidegg Tierpark 1656 m Gschwänd 1012 m Goldau

Goldau A4 Hinder Dosse 1546 m Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m Dosse 1685 m Oberarth Kräbel 759 m Fälmisegg 1176 m

Rigi Kulm 1797 m Chäserenholz Schwendi Fruttli Gersau Arth Würzestock 1482 m Bruedersbalm Malchus Understette Hinderberge Trib Schild 1548 m Heiterenboden 413 Rigi Klösterli Steigelfadbalm Rigi Staffel Rigi First 1603 m Rotstock 1659 m Wissiﬂue Z u g e r s e e 945 m Rigi Kaltbad Ober-Äbnet Düssen Rigi Staffelhöhe Romiti 1433 m Freibergen Grubisbalm 1550 m Holderen Kuorez Felsetor Mittlerschwanden Rigi Seebodenalp Grodstafel 1020 m Chänzeli Vitznau 1464 m S e e b o d e n Steiglen Hinterboden Heiligchrüz Alp Räb

Geissrüggen Altruedisegg Müserenalp t e r s e e t ä t d s a l Alpenhof w Landschi r e Küssnacht i am Rigi V Greppen Weggis

Merlischachen 434 Hertenstein www.rigi.com 5 Seewen Legende / Legend U r Muota m i Bergbahnen / mountain railways, cable cars b Bahnhof / railway station e r Unterkünfte / accommodations g Bushaltestelle / bus stop Restaurants / restaurants 447 e Urmiberg/Timpel 1135 m e Ingenbohl Wellness / wellness s Zahnradbahn / cogwheel railway r Gottertli 1396 m Aktivitäten im Winter / winter activities e z Rigi Hochﬂue 1698 m Standseilbahn / cable car Winterwanderweg / winter hiking trail r Langberg Brunnen Steiner Aa Schlittelweg / sledge run e Luftseilbahn / aerial cable car u Langlauﬂoipe / cross-country trail a Schneeschuhtrail / snowshoe trail L Skilift / ski lift

Schiffstation / pier Treib

Goldau A4 Hinder Dosse 1546 m Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m Dosse 1685 m Oberarth Kräbel 759 m Fälmisegg 1176 m

Rigi Kulm 1797 m Chäserenholz Schwendi Fruttli Gersau Arth Würzestock 1482 m Bruedersbalm Malchus Understette Hinderberge Trib Schild 1548 m Heiterenboden 413 Rigi Klösterli Steigelfadbalm Rigi Staffel Rigi First 1603 m Rotstock 1659 m Wissiﬂue Z u g e r s e e 945 m Rigi Kaltbad Ober-Äbnet Düssen Rigi Staffelhöhe Romiti 1433 m Freibergen Grubisbalm 1550 m Holderen Kuorez Felsetor Mittlerschwanden Rigi Seebodenalp Grodstafel 1020 m Chänzeli Vitznau 1464 m S e e b o d e n Steiglen Hinterboden Heiligchrüz Alp Räb

Geissrüggen Altruedisegg Müserenalp t e r s e e t ä t d s a l Alpenhof w Landschi r e Küssnacht i am Rigi V Greppen Weggis

Merlischachen 434 Hertenstein 5 www.rigi.com 6 Seewen Seewen Legende /Legende Legend / Legend U U r r Muota Muota m m i i Bergbahnen / mountainBergbahnen railways, / mountain cable cars railways, cable cars b b Bahnhof / railwayBahnhof station / railway station e r e r Unterkünfte / accommodationsUnterkünfte / accommodations g g Bushaltestelle / busBushaltestelle stop / bus stop Restaurants / restaurantsRestaurants / restaurants 447 e447 e Urmiberg/TimpelUrmiberg/Timpel 1135 m 1135 m e e IngenbohlIngenbohl Wellness / wellnessWellness / wellness s s Zahnradbahn / cogwheelZahnradbahn railway / cogwheel railway r r Gottertli 1396 Gottertlim 1396 m Aktivitäten im WinterAktivitäten / winter im activitiesWinter / winter activities e e z z Rigi Hochflue 1698Rigi Hochflue m 1698 m Standseilbahn / Standseilbahncable car / cable car WinterwanderwegWinterwanderweg / winter hiking trail / winter hiking trail r r Langberg Langberg Brunnen Brunnen Steiner Aa Steiner Aa Schlittelweg / sledgeSchlittelweg run / sledge run e e Luftseilbahn / aerialLuftseilbahn cable car / aerial cable car u u Langlaufloipe / cross-countryLanglaufloipe trail / cross-country trail a a SchneeschuhtrailSchneeschuhtrail / snowshoe trail / snowshoe trail L L Skilift / ski lift Skilift / ski lift

Schiffstation / pierSchiffstation / pier Treib Treib

Parkplatz / car parkParkplatz / car park Schnee- und WetterberichtSchnee- und Wetterbericht Lauerz Lauerz Gätterlipass 1190Gätterlipass m 1190 m +41 (0)41 399 +4187 70 (0)41 399 87 70 Parkhaus / car parkParkhaus / car park SOS Rigi SOS Rigi Höcheli 1437 mHöcheli 1437 m 434 434 +41 (0)41 855 +4104 24 (0)41 855 04 24 Aussichtspunkt /Aussichtspunkt lookout point / lookout point Chäppeliberg Chäppeliberg Rigi Burggeist Rigi Burggeist 1551 m 1551 m Rigi ScheideggRigi Scheidegg Tierpark Tierpark 1656 m 1656 m Gschwänd 1012Gschwänd m 1012 m Goldau Goldau

Goldau A4 Goldau A4 Hinder Dosse 1546Hinder m Dosse 1546 m Vitznauer-/GersauerstockVitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m 1451 m Dosse 1685 m Dosse 1685 m Oberarth Oberarth Kräbel 759 m Kräbel 759 m Fälmisegg 1176Fälmisegg m 1176 m

Rigi Kulm 1797Rigi mKulm 1797Chäserenholz m Chäserenholz Schwendi Schwendi Fruttli Fruttli Gersau Gersau Arth Arth Würzestock 1482Würzestock m 1482 m Bruedersbalm Bruedersbalm Malchus Malchus Understette Understette Hinderberge Hinderberge Trib Trib Schild 1548 m SchildHeiterenboden 1548 m Heiterenboden 413 413 Rigi Klösterli Rigi Klösterli SteigelfadbalmSteigelfadbalm Rigi Staffel Rigi Staffel Rigi First Rigi First 1603 m 1603 m Rotstock 1659 Rotstockm 1659 m Wissiﬂue Wissiﬂue Z u g e r s eZ e u g e r s e e 945 m 945 m Rigi KaltbadRigi Kaltbad Ober-Äbnet Ober-Äbnet Düssen Düssen Rigi StaffelhöheRigi Staffelhöhe Romiti Romiti 1433 m 1433 m Freibergen FreibergenGrubisbalm Grubisbalm 1550 m 1550 m Holderen Holderen Kuorez Kuorez Felsetor Felsetor MittlerschwandenMittlerschwanden Rigi SeebodenalpRigi SeebodenalpGrodstafel Grodstafel 1020 m 1020 m Chänzeli Chänzeli Vitznau Vitznau 1464 m 1464 m S e e b o d e n S e e b o d e n Steiglen Steiglen Hinterboden Hinterboden Heiligchrüz Heiligchrüz Alp Räb Alp Räb

Geissrüggen Geissrüggen Altruedisegg Altruedisegg Müserenalp Müserenalp t e r ts ee res e e t ä t t ä t d s d s a l a l Alpenhof Alpenhof w w Landschi Landschi r r e e KüssnachtKüssnacht i i am Rigi am Rigi V V Greppen Greppen Weggis Weggis

MerlischachenMerlischachen 434 434 HertensteinHertenstein 5 6 www.rigi.com 7 Welcome to Mt. Rigi

Mt. Rigi has been attracting visitors from all over the world since the 16th century. The view from the summit over Lake Lucerne, the Alps and the midland is breathtaking. 120km of hiking and walking routes, a wide range of winter sporting activities and the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa invite you to enjoy recuperation and sport above the sea of fog. Culinary pleasures are provided by an abun- dance of hotels and restaurants with sun terraces.

8 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE Contents Mountain Rail- and Cableways 4–5 Accommodation 6–7 Restaurants 8–9 Summer on Mt. Rigi 10–14 Wellness 15 Winter on Mt. Rigi 16–19 Families 20–21 Events 22 Guided Tours 23

www.rigi.com 9 Mountain Rail- and Cableways

1 Vitznau - Rigi Kulm / Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad / Goldau - Rigi Kulm Even the journey to the „Queen of the Moun- tains“, the most popular daytrip mountain in Switzerland, is an experience: the two cogwheel railways from Vitznau and Goldau and the panoramic aerial cable car from Weggis offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps, 13 lakes and the whole midland 2 up to Germany and France. Mt. Rigi Railways possess also the world‘s biggest nostalgic cogwheel railway fleet of vehicles, and can boast Europe‘s first mountain railway (1871) as among its attractions. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch [email protected] 3

4 Goldau Kräbel - Rigi Scheidegg The Kräbel-Scheidegg cableway impresses with its view of Lake Lauerz, the Mythen and the Glarus Alps. Phone +41 (0)41 828 18 38 www.rigi-scheidegg.ch [email protected]

5 Küssnacht - Seebodenalp On the Seebodenalp, about 1,000 metres above the sea, a fantastic view of Mt. Pilatus and the foothills of the Alps delights visitors. Phone +41 (0)41 850 19 33 www.luftseilbahnseebodenalp.ch [email protected]

10 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE 6 Gersau Obergschwend - Rigi Burggeist The Obergschwend cableway above Gersau takes 10 minutes to reach Rigi Burggeist, where a cosy mountain inn invites you to enjoy its hospitality. Phone +41 (0)41 828 16 86 www.rigi-burggeist.ch [email protected] 7 Vitznau - Hinterbergen The Hinterbergen, located above Vitznau on the southern slope of the Rigi, are an ideal starting point for unique hiking experiences. Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 87 www.hinterbergen.ch [email protected]

8 Vitznau - Wissifluh The hotel‘s own aerial cableway leads to the vantage point of the mountain restaurant Wis- sifluh with a magnificent mountain panorama. Phone +41 (0)41 397 13 27 www.wissifluh.ch [email protected]

9 Brunnen - Urmiberg/Timpel With a height difference of over 700 metres, the Urmiberg cableway brings hikers and bon vivants quickly over the misty border. Phone +41 (0)41 820 14 05 www.urmiberg.ch

A Family-Friendly Rigi Ticket There is now a child-friendly Rigi ticket for all 9 mountain rail and cableways on the Rigi. There are three zones in which the corresponding ticket is valid for all cableways. - RigiPlus Ticket Zone 1 (Hinterbergen, Wissifluh, Urmiberg, Burggeist, Seebodenalp) - RigiPlus Ticket Zone 2 (Zone 1 plus Rigi Scheidegg, Kaltbad, Staffelhöhe, Klösterli, Wölfertschen-First) - RigiPlus Ticket Zone 3 (Zone 1 and Zone 2 plus Rigi Staffel und Rigi Kulm) For people with a RigiPlus ticket, children aged 16 and less travel free of charge. www.rigi.com 11 Accommodation

1 Rigi Kulm-Hotel | Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 880 18 88 www.rigikulm.ch [email protected]

2 Hotel Rigi Kaltbad | Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 81 81 www.hotelrigikaltbad.ch [email protected]

3 Hotel Alpina | Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 11 52 www.alpina-rigi.ch [email protected]

4 Hotel Edelweiss | Rigi Staffelhöhe Phone +41 (0)41 399 88 00 www.edelweiss-rigi.ch [email protected]

5 Hotel Bergsonne | Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 80 10 www.bergsonne.ch [email protected]

6 Berggasthaus Rigi Burggeist | Rigi Burggeist Phone +41 (0)41 828 16 86 www.rigi-burggeist.ch [email protected]

7 Hotel Rigi First | Rigi First Phone +41 (0)41 859 03 10 www.rigifirst.ch [email protected]

8 Hotel Klösterli | Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0)41 855 05 45 www.kloesterli.ch [email protected]

9 Chäserenholzhütte | Alp Chäserenholz Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06

10 Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm | Grubisbalm Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 81 www.gruebisbalm.ch [email protected]

12 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg Rigi Scheidegg | Phone +41 (0)41 828 14 75 www.rigi-scheidegg.ch [email protected] Rigi Maison Rigi Scheidegg | Phone +41 (0)41 828 17 20 www.rigi-maison.ch Festpark Rigi Staffel Rigi Staffel | Phone +41 (0)41 750 23 21 www.festpark-rigi.ch be und mee Rigi Kaltbad | Phone +41 (0)41 397 03 90 www.be-mee.ch [email protected] Skihaus Chalet Schild Rigi First | Phone +41 (0)41 760 44 02 www.sc-oberwil-zug.ch Berggasthaus Unterstetten Rigi Unterstetten | Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 27 Heiri-Hütte Rigi Klösterli | Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 32 www.heinrichshuette.ch Alpwirtschaft Räb Seebodenalp | Phone +41 (0)79 385 01 18 www.raebalp.ch Hotel Restaurant Rigi-Seebodenalp Seebodenalp | Phone +41 (0)41 850 10 02 www.hotelseebodenalp.ch Restaurant Wissifluh Wissifluh | Phone +41 (0)41 397 13 27 www.wissifluh.ch Berghaus Bärfallen Brunnen | Phone +41 (0)79 373 42 02 www.baerfallen.ch

Rigi village shop with groceries and more... In the Rigi village shop you will find fine regional products that are produced by the farmers around the Rigi. In addition to the regio shop there is a Victorinox store with pocket and household knives, travelling luggage, perfume, etc. The village shop on the village square of Rigi Kaltbad sells more than 1,000 items (groceries, fruit, vegetables, drinks and household goods) and offers a postal service. Phone +41 (0)41 397 03 66

www.rigi.com 13 Restaurants

1 Rigi Kulm-Hotel | Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 880 18 88 www.rigikulm.ch [email protected]

2 Restaurant und Souvenirshop Rigi Pic | Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 857 03 05 www.rigipic.ch

3 Restaurant Bahnhöfli | Rigi Staffel Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 66 www.rigi.ch [email protected]

4 Hotel Rigi Kaltbad | Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 81 81 www.hotelrigikaltbad.ch [email protected]

5 Hotel Alpina | Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 11 52 www.alpina-rigi.ch [email protected]

6 Hotel Edelweiss | Rigi Staffelhöhe Phone +41 (0)41 399 88 00 www.edelweiss-rigi.ch [email protected]

7 Hotel Bergsonne | Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 80 10 www.bergsonne.ch [email protected]

8 Berggasthaus Rigi Burggeist | Rigi Burggeist Phone +41 (0)41 828 16 86 www.rigi-burggeist.ch [email protected]

9 Hotel Rigi First | Rigi First Phone +41 (0)41 859 03 10 www.rigifirst.ch [email protected]

10 Hotel Klösterli | Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0)41 855 05 45 www.kloesterli.ch [email protected]

14 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE 11 Chäserenholzhütte | Alp Chäserenholz Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06

12 Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm | Grubisbalm Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 81 www.gruebisbalm.ch [email protected]

13 Restaurant Hinterbergen | Hinterbergen Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 87 www.hinterbergen.ch

Kessiboden-Stubli Rigi Kulm | Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 05 Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg Rigi Scheidegg | Phone +41 (0)41 828 14 75 Gratalpstübli Rigi Kaltbad | Phone +41 (0)79 460 00 46 Alpwirtschaft Firsthütte Rigi First | Phone +41 (0)79 689 98 38 Berggasthaus Chalet Schild Rigi First | Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 53 Alp Schild Rigi Schild | Phone +41 (0)41 855 05 80 Berggasthaus Unterstetten Unterstetten | Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 27 Heiri-Hütte Rigi Klösterli | Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 32 Gartenwirtschaft Felsentor Romiti | Phone +41 (0)41 397 17 76 Restaurant Gätterlipass Gersau | Phone +41 (0)41 828 11 53 Bergrestaurant Timpelweid Urmiberg | Phone +41 (0)41 820 14 05 Alpwirtschaft Räb Seebodenalp | Phone +41 (0)79 385 01 18 Holderenhütte Seebodenalp | Phone +41 (0)41 850 44 28 Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg Seebodenalp | Phone +41 (0)41 850 36 59 Winterwirtschaft Grod Seebodenalp | Mobile +41 (0)79 641 49 84 Phone +41 (0)41 850 82 44 Hotel Restaurant Rigi-Seebodenalp Seebodenalp | Phone +41 (0)41 850 10 02 Restaurant Obergschwend Gersau | Phone +41 (0)41 828 14 80 Restaurant Dächli Goldau | Phone +41 (0)79 311 63 41 Restaurant Wissifluh Wissifluh | Phone +41 (0)41 397 13 27 Berghaus Bärfallen Brunnen | Phone +41 (0)79 373 42 02 Gartenrestaurant Kuorez Gersau | Phone +41 (0)41 828 19 23 Alpenhof mit Seilpark Rigi Küssnacht | Phone +41 (0)41 850 10 73

www.rigi.com 15 Summer on Mt. Rigi Mt. Rigi offers real summer pleasure and pure hiking enjoyment: 120 km of car-free hiking routes with fabulous views, the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, covered fire-sites, attractive activities for children and a wide and varied range of hotels and restaurants with sun terraces will delight you with perfect summer experiences.

16 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE www.rigi.com 17 Hiking

1 Rigi Flower Trail 2 Rigi Panoramic Trail Signposted flower trail Panoramic trail Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi Kaltbad - Känzeli - Staffelhöhe - Scheidegg, 2h: a 7 km long, Rigi Staffel. Cliff path from Rigi obstacle-free hiking trail at around First, 2h, 5km 1,500 m above sea-level with As well as fabulous views, this wonderful 360° view of the alpine nature tour reveals educational landscape. Historic buildings and insights into botany and the ge- bridges, one tunnel and one via- ology of Mt. Rigi. duct round off this attractive main artery of the Rigi hiking mountain.

3 Natural Treaures Trail 4 Mark Twain Trail Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi First - Unters- Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi Kulm, tetten - Seeweg - Hinterbergen, 4h, 10.9 km 2h30, 5.8 km The route follows the trail of the This hike guarantees breathtaking author and globetrotter Mark Twain views down onto Lake Lucerne and to Rigi Kulm - hiking as it was in long-distance views into the alps the days before the opening of the of Lake Lucerne Region. first Rigi Mountain Railway in 1871.

5 First Walking Trail 6 Hike along the Kulm Ridge Rigi Kaltbad - First - Rigi Wölfert- Rigi Kulm - Kulmhütte - Upper schen - First, Schwändihütte - Des Alpes - Klös- 30 min., 2.1 km terli, 1h, 4.1 km On this easy hike, you can experi- A hike off the beaten track: with ence pure nature - incl. a splendid a view of the Mythen and the mountain wood - and a fantastic landslide area on the Rossberg panoramic view. and through peaceful mountain woodland.

For further hiking tips and information: www.rigi.com / Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20

18 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE Activities in Summer

1 Horse-Drawn Carriage - Rigi Kaltbad In a horse-drawn carriage you can travel com- fortably through the fairytale land of Mt. Rigi with a magnificent view of the lake and mountains - ideal for relaxation and letting go. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch

2 Miniature Golf Rigi Kaltbad This miniature golf course (18-hole) in the „Parkwald“ woodlands is only a few minutes by foot from Rigi Kaltbad Station. Right next door, there is the playground Rigiland for the little ones. Bats & balls: Rigi Sport, Rigi Kaltbad, 9.00 - 17.00 Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch

3 Paraglider Passenger Flights Mt. Rigi Unique and spectacular passenger flights from Rigi Kulm over Lake Zug or Lake Lucerne, with a view of the alpine panorama and far into the midland (flying time approx. 20 - 50 min.). Phone +41 (0)41 820 54 31 www.paragliding.ch

4 A restaurant in the air Saturday, June to September 2013, 19.45 - 21.45 (please book early) Culinary pleasures and breathtaking sunsets in the panoramic cabin of the Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad aerial cableway - an exclusive mountain experience. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

www.rigi.com 19 5 Atmospheric Steam-Train Trips Sunday, July to August 2013 and 1st August 2013 for nostalgic fans, railway lovers and families: the steam journey onto Mt. Rigi can also be wonderfully combined with a steam- boat trip on Lake Lucerne. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

6 Cheese Dairy The cheese dairy Chäserenholz beneath Rigi Kulm is an insider tip for adults and children: a homey Rigi alpine inn with outdoor area, alpine cheese dairy, alpine farm and numerous alpine events. The fine Rigi cheese is produced here and on the alp Trib! Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06

7 Sunrise Trip Sunday 23./30.06., 07./28.07., 11./18./25.08. and 01.08.2013 Enjoy the magnificent panorama with the sunrise and sound of alpine horns on Mt. Rigi and then have breakfast on Rigi Staffel - Mark Twain has already appreciated this natural spectacle. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

8 Seebodenalp Hiking Area The Seeboden Alp is an attractive high plateau at 1,000 m above sea-level which is reached from Küssnacht. Hike onto Mt. Rigi, through the new tree-line avenue and past the small lake - and stop on the way at one of the many barbecue sites! Phone +41 (0)41 850 19 33 www.seebodenalp.ch

20 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE Wellness

In Weggis Vitznau Rigi - the Oasis of Well-Being - you can find eve- rything for the recovery of body and spirit: the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, certified wellness hotels with top infrastructure, culinary pleasures, inspiring places of energy - and this all in a wonderful mountain and lake landscape.

1 Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa Let yourself be taken on a trip into the mystical world of the renowned architect Mario Botta and treat yourself to time out from everyday life. The Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, with indoor and outdoor pool, crystal bath, various saunas and lovely views invite to go on an alpine bathing journey. Phone +41 (0)41 397 04 06 www.mineralbad-rigikaltbad.ch

2 Dream Baths on the Alp Fascinating mountain views, unforgettably delicious cheeses, and wellbeing for all the senses: the dream baths with whey bath in the wooden tub of alpine farmer and cheesemaker Franz-Toni Kennel on the Chäserenholz alp. Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06

3 NatuRigi Wellness Products The precious treasures of nature from which the high-quality NatuRigi wellness products are manufactured flourish on Rigi‘s southern slope. Available in the regio-shop of Rigi village shop. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch

www.rigi.com 21 Winter on Mt. Rigi Mt. Rigi is also very warmly recommended for the cold season. Several ski-lifts, 35 km of prepared winter hiking trails, 15 km of sledding routes, 3 snowshoe trails, cross-country ski- runs, an air-board piste, the rental centre on Rigi Kulm. Cosy sun terraces and the Mineral Baths and Spa of Mario Botta at Rigi Kaltbad invite you to a winter wonderland.

22 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE www.rigi.com 23 Activities in Winter

1 On the Slopes Mt. Rigi offers easy to moderately difficult ski slopes for beginners and families. Alto- gether there are several lifts: Ständli, Rotstock, Trainerlift, Kinderlift First, Kaltbad, Scheidegg/ Burggeist, Seebodenalp. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

2 Winter Hiking Mt. Rigi presents a varied arena for winter leisure activities with 35 km of extremely well prepared winter hiking trails above the mist. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

3 Sledging Fun 15 km of sledging routes with a unique view of the Alps. Every Friday evening, night-time sledging pleasure on the illuminated route Kulm – Staffel. (31.12.12/04.01.13 - 22.02.13) Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

4 Snowshoe Trails Three signposted snowshoe trails (1.5 km / 3 km / 4.5 km) through the unspoilt landscape from Rigi Kulm - a pleasure above the sea of mist. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

5 Cross-Country Skiing The 7 km long, panoramic cross-country course with a panoramic view leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Unterstetten and Rigi Scheidegg. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch

24 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE 6 Kidsland Funpark Rigi Training lift, special slopes with fun bumps, and curvy pistes and a child‘s roundabout at Rigi Staffel and Pinocchio ski-lift and ski carousel (free) on Rigi First. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

7 Rigi Ice Rink Natural ice rink for ice-skating on Rigi Kalt- bad - opened and prepared in appropriate weather conditions. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch

8 Fondue Trip - Pure Nostalgia! The world‘s oldest functioning cogwheel-mo- torcoach (year of construction 1911) invites you in winter to an unforgettable fondue meal. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch

9 Rigi Sleigh Rides Travelling in a sleigh through the snowy fairytale landscape - relax and enjoy the view. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch

10 Swiss Snow-Sports School Rigi The snow-sport ABC for skiers and snowboarders: from Monday to Friday, group courses, private lessons by agreement. Course location: Rigi Kaltbad. Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 12 | [email protected]

11 Rental Centre Rigi Kulm At the rental station on Rigi Kulm you can get winter sports gear. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 | www.rigi.ch

12 Rigi Sport Kiosk Casa Margherita, Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 82 | www.rigi-sport-kiosk.ch

www.rigi.com 25 Families

1 Rigi Wildmannli Trail The Wilmannli entertain with their stories and give an insight into where they live and their dreams. The trail leads from Rigiland via the miniature golf course to the Känzeli vantage point and back to Rigi Kaltbad.

2 Picnic Areas Picnic areas and pits with fireplaces incl. wood (some with tables and benches). Rigiland, Känzeli, Gratweg, Rotstock, Schienenflue, Chä- serenholz, Trib, Bruedersbalm, Unterstetten, Scheidegg, Burggeist, Seebodenalp, Düssen, Gottertli, Rohrboden.

3 Rigiland Playground This generously sized playground is located only five minutes away from the centre of Rigi Kaltbad and offers Rigi‘s littlest guests an exciting environment in a beautiful natural setting.

4 Rigi Scheidegg Playground - with two ground trampolines On Rigi Scheidegg there is the biggest and most varied children‘s playground on Mt. Rigi. The big hits are two ground trampolines that guarantee fun for the whole family.

5 Rigi Scheidegg Ark 360° The ark at 1,656 m above sea-level offers a fantastic all-round view high above the sea of mist - where the sun shines the longest and the flood never reaches! A revolving bench gives a comfortable 360° panoramic view of the mountains and lakes.

26 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE 6 Wild Animal Trail Rigi-Scheidegg At 1,656 m above sea-level there is an educational round walk. Indigenous wild animals are vividly described and with a little luck and patience these can be spotted and observed. At the end of the walk (30 min.) you can enjoy the fantastic 360° alpine panorama at the Rigi- Scheidegg Ark.

7 Family Paradise Rigi Burggeist Ludo, nine men‘s morris, and as a special gag a giant rolling-ball track - here at Rigi Burggeist, not only the children feel at home. Young and old can spend hours here!

8 Hiking Paths Suitable for Pushchairs The flat paths from Rigi Kaltbad in the direction of Känzeli (15 min. with Rigi Wildmannli figures) or in the direction of Unterstetten (45 minutes with fireplace and mountain inn) are very suitable for pushchairs.

9 Clambering Path / Ladder Routes For surefooted hikers the ladder route is a good idea: the round route leads from Rigi Kaltbad (1,450 m) to Steiglen and Müserenalp (1,018 m) and to Geissrüggen and Känzeli, returning to Rigi Kaltbad - 2h with various ladders.

10 Steimannli Trail This idyllic walk leads from Rigi First (1,453 m) to Ober-Äbnet to Romiti (1,195 m). From there it is worth making a side trip to the Felsentour beer-garden (1,126 m, 15 min.). From Romiti take the cogwheel railway to Rigi Kaltbad/Kulm or Vitznau - 1.5 h.

More information: www.rigi.com / Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.rigi.com 27 Events

2nd December 2012 St. Nicolas Trip onto Mt. Rigi www.rigi.ch

19th January 2013 „Public Viewing“ Lauberhorn Ski Race www.rigi.ch

8/9th May 2013 Night Hike from Bremgarten onto Mt. Rigi www.rigimarsch.ch

15th May 2013 Rigi Clean-Up with Barbecue

14th July 2013 Rigi Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Herdsman‘s Festival on Rigi Staffel (reserve dates 21.07.2013 or 04.08.2013) www.rigi-schwingen.ch

21st July 2013 18th Rigi Alpenhorn-Blowers Gathering Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe, 11.00 am

28th July 2013 Scheidegg-Burggeist Fair www.rigi-scheidegg.ch

1st August 2013 Rigi Swiss National Day

11th August 2013 Int. Rigi Mountain Run Arth - Rigi Kulm www.rigiberglauf.ch

16th - 18th August 2013 16th Rigi Dixie and Swing Weekend www.rigi-jazz.ch

6th - 8th September 2013 Rigi Literature Days www.rigi-literaturtage.ch

22nd September 2013 Swiss Army Band on Rigi Staffel www.rigi.ch

22nd September 2013 Rigi Kaltbad Fair

6th October 2013 Rigi Alpine Market

Rigi Guests‘ Programme January/February: weekly snowshoe walks to sundown. July - October: Tuesday to Friday, attractive programme for guests - children and adults. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 | www.wvrt.ch

28 KÖNIGIN DER BERGE Guided Tours

Snowshoe Walk with Guide For beginners: Sat 12./26.01., 02./09./23.02.2013 Advanced: Sat 05.01. and 16.02.2013 (each can be booked with fondue and/ or admission to the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa) A snowshoe walk for recharging and pleasure. A qualified guide will lead you through the winter landscape of Mt. Rigi. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 | www.rigi.ch

Guided Botanic and Nature Excursion Wed 15.05. - 24.07.2013 10 am Kaltbad Station, village shop on corner Sat 01.06., 06.07., 03.08.2013, 10 am Station Rigi Staffel During this free three-hour walk, a know- ledgeable guide from the association „Pro Rigi“ will tell you exciting things about Mt. Rigi‘s flora. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 | www.prorigi.ch

On the move with Emil and Franz - On unknown Paths Sun 26.05.2013 Tue 15.08.2013 (Ascension Day) Sun 22.09.2013 Emil Zuber and Franz Wyrsch are insiders when it comes to finding hiking and walking routes away from the classic routes. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 | www.rigi.ch

oRIGInals on Mt. Rigi If the weather is good, the oRIGInals will tell you a lot of interesting things you didn‘t know about Mt. Rigi - on the Känzeli and at other sites. Information: Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.rigi.com 29 See you again on Mt. Rigi

Tourist Information Rigi Dorfplatz / 6356 Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20

Automatic weather and piste report Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 70

Live weather pictures on www.rigi.ch and www.rigi.com