ENJOY HIKING AND SLEDDING A SKIERS’ AND SNOWBOARDERS’ PARADISE SNOWSHOE EXPERIENCE

The tobogganing runs on the Queen of the Mountains will Mount Rigi’s railways and cable cars will take you up to the Come to where the world is covered in snow, the horizon is

Winter 2020/2021 Winter provide you with plenty of views and thrills. Racing down the snowy scenery and to fabulous vista points, where a great little endless, the Alpine air is fresh and bracing, and nature is truly

EXPERIENCE MOUNT RIGI AT A GLANCE. A AT RIGI MOUNT EXPERIENCE slopes at high speed on freshly polished runners is a winter skiing and snowboarding area awaits you. Our slopes, far from pure. Where white trails, far from the beaten paths, hold the EXPLORER GUIDE EXPLORER delight beyond compare. However, if you prefer your outing a the daily grind, will surely work their special charm on you. promise of rest and relaxation. While trudging through crispy little more relaxed, there are some 35 kilometers of groomed From Seebodenalp and Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg/ fresh powder, you will find plenty of time to regain your breath winter hiking trails across our fabulous scenery to discover, Burggeist, you will be treated to 20 kilometers of perfectly and appreciate just how fascinating winter can be. If you have offering you everything for the whole family, from easy Alpine groomed and very family-friendly runs with hardly any waiting never tried snowshoeing, Mount Rigi offers you the perfect hikes and contented strolls to viewful panorama hikes that will lines at the ski lifts. Five training lifts and the Mount Rigi snow opportunity to take your first steps with the pros. The neces- keep you busy for hours. Explore Mount Rigi’s winter wonder- sports school guarantee that even the smallest slope newbies sary (rental) equipment waits for you at Rigi Kulm, at Rigi land off the beaten paths, just the way you like it, and enjoy WINTER MAGIC will quickly “get the hang of it.” rigi.ch/wintersports PATHFINDERS Sport & Kiosk at Rigi Kaltbad and at the Rigi Burggeist cable the peace and quiet of nature. rigi.ch/tourfinder-winter Explore rest & relaxation now! Explore the freedom to move now! car mountain station. And to round off your first snowhsoe hike, just give one of our cozy restaurants a try! rigi.ch/snowhshoeing

3 COURSES – 3 HOSTS Three short hikes that lead to three hosts – now here’s a ALPINE BRUNCH-TOUR fabulous combination of exquisite cuisine, exercise and Combine healthy exercise with great food, and you will FULL MOON SKIING AT SEEBODENALP breathtaking Alpine scenery. Equipped with snowshoes experiene Mount Rigi’s winter wonderland in a very Here’s how you can enjoy the “white” winter nights even and poles and accompanied by a professional guide, you special way. Your tobogganing fun starts at Rigi Kulm. more: Let the moon and stars show you the way, as you will be on your way through the magical white winter This thrilling white-knuckle ride will take you to Schwändi leave your tracks in the fresh powder; and while you are landscape, to arrive at three Mount Rigi restaurants, at by way of Chäserenholz Alpine inn and then down to Rigi carving, we will prepare a delicious fondue for you. In each of which you will be served one delicious course – Klösterli. Hungry from all the excitement? Top off your addition to the fabulous view of the sea of city lights far as well as fascinating stories about Mount Rigi. All of wich tobogganing adventure with a hearty alpine brunch at below, our full moon rides offer you the perfect blend of will make you forget your tour’s exertions in no time. Alp Chäserenholz. rigi.ch/brunch-tour skiing fun and delicious cuisine. rigi.ch/fullmoonskiing rigi.ch/3courses3hosts

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QUALITY TIME FOR TWO Feel like giving your loved ones a treat? From the robust Mount Rigi rarebit to posh Gault-Millau cuisine, we offer you everything to fulfill your gourmet heart’s desires. Speaking of cheese: How about an open-air fondue in the woods, or a raclette to top off your panoramic snowshoe outing? The Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa, too, guarantees unfor- gettable moments of pure delight. The facility’s amenities, designed by famous Swiss architect Mario Botta, include a spacious herbal sauna as well as an outdoor pool with a fantastic COOL VIEW A TIME TOGETHER view of the surrounding Alps. RIDE FOR FUN Explore winter events now! Explore the white vastness now! Enjoy your timeout, lean back, and let the Queen of the Explore pure joy now! Mountains pamper you. rigi.ch/timeout

CELEBRATE WITH US IN 2021 ! rigi.ch/en/150 GREAT WINTER EVENTS 2020/2021 • StradivariFEST, Rigi Kulm, November 6–8 • Winterzauber Hohle Gasse, Küssnacht, November 21 • Samichlausschwimmen, Merlischachen, November 29 • Various Mount Rigi region New Year’s Eve events, December 31 • StradivariORCHESTER New Year’s concert, Pfarrkirche Gersau, January 10 • 1. Fasnachtstag mit den originellen Damenmasken, THE MT. RIGI RAILWAYS Gersau, January 25 AN OVERVIEW OF ANNIVERSARY EVENTS All dates subject to change without notice depending on ANNIVERSARY IS HERE Here’s an overview of the anniversary year’s highlights: the Covid-19 situation. For the latest information about RELAXING UNDER THE STARS May 21–24 Anniversary weekend these and other events, go to rigi.ch/en/events In 2021, Europe’s first mountain railway turns 150. This historic May 22 Parade of vintage vehicles Unforgettable romantic moments await you at the Rigi moment in Switzerland’s railway and tourism history will be July–August Rigi festival – Queen of the Mountains Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa, where you can soak and duly celebrated on several occasions throughout the year. One Arrival of new rolling stock RIGI GUEST SERVICES relax outdoors in the 35-degree (C) waters by candle- of the year’s highlights will be the “second maiden voyage” of September +41 41 399 87 87 light, while a mysterious moon is lighting up the night the famous No. 7 Engine (built in 1873) up to the Queen of the In addition to these anniversary highlights, a host of Bahnhofstrasse 7, Postfach sky. And why not round off your experience with an Mountains, exactly 150 years after the Vitznau-Rigi line was fabulous Mount Rigi excursion packages await you. 6354 Vitznau, Switzerland overnight stay on Mount Rigi! rigi.ch/mineralbath inaugurated. The delivery of the railway’s new, state-of-the-art Join in the celebration and get ready for many surprises! [email protected] rolling stock will be yet another cause of celebration. To keep up to date on all anniversary events, visit the Mount RIGI.CH   #rigi  DECEMBER TO MARCH 2021 ANNIVERSARY YEAR Rigi website. rigi.ch/en/150 Rapperswil

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Rigi Railways’ 2 PANORAMA TRAIL the heart of Switzerland, Mount Rigi is easy to reach from all Rigi Kulm HIRSCHEN 3 RIGI KALTBAD MINERAL BATH & SPA AND ALPINE WELLNESS 150th anniversary, we hereby invite you to ski the Queen of WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD Mount Rigi’s longest hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine corners of the world – especially by public transport. After +41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch Rigi Klösterli Daily service. Maintenance Nov. 16 to 27, 2020, and March 8 to April 21, 2021. Time to relax at Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa – with a splendid view, both the Mountains for free. This winter season, all SBB GA +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct are reminders of the old inside and in the open air. Alp Chäserenholz, meanwhile, is devoted to offering your arrival, you will climb aboard our mountain railway and C KESSIBODEN 4 KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP Rigi-Scheidegg railway. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg/ you Alpine wellness far from the daily grind. travelcard holders will pay exactly zero to ride our ski lifts and discover its magnificent range of Alpine thrills. 35 kilometers Rigi Kulm P BERGHAUS UNTERSTETTEN Daily service. Maintenance March 22 to April 1, 2021 (Mon–Fri only). Burggeist. 2 h / 7.1 km cable cars. And this goes for every child accompanied by an Unterstetten NATURAL SKATING RINK +41 76 321 71 20, kessiboden.ch 5 VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN 3 RIGI KLÖSTERLI TRAIL of prepared winter hiking trails, family-friendly ski areas, Weather permitting, the Rigi Kaltbad natural skating rink invites ice skaters adult too, throughout our 2021 anniversary year. +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch Daily service. Service on request. The walk along this flat trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi First is as easy as can be. And panoramic tobogganing runs, gorgeous snowshoe trails, and D daily and Bavarian curling aficionados each Saturday. To enjoy ice skating, you RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLI the remainder of your stroll down to Rigi Klösterli by way of the Heirihütte Alpine inn Q ALP CHÄSERENHOLZ 6 KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG may also want to give Rigihalle in Küssnacht am Rigi a try. 1 PASS – 365 DAYS OF FUN perfectly groomed cross-country runs guarantee splendid Rigi Staffel is just as relaxing. 45 min / 2.1 km +41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch Rigi Kulm Daily service. Maintenance Nov. 2 to 13, 2020, and April 6 to 16, 2021. wintertime fun. Add to that various restaurants with sunny +41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch 4 GREAT VIEW FROM SEEBODENALP HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES Don’t have an SBB GA travelcard? Mt. Rigi Railways’ 7 OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST terraces and regional specialties on the menu as well as the Rigi E RESTAURANT BÄRGGNUSS This easy hike from Seebodenalp mountain station to Alp Räb rewards you with a Romantic and cozy: The horse-drawn sleigh departing from Rigi Kaltbad will 365 Day Pass replaces all of our previous passes and offers R Closed Tuesdays. Maintenance March 8 to 31 and Nov. 15 to Dec. 26, 2021. Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa that invite you to enjoy and relax. Rigi Staffel BERGGASTHAUS RIGI fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and all the way to the horizon. 1 h / 2.1 km make your trip to the fantastiv vista points and through the wonderful winter SCHEIDEGG Gersau–Obergschwend ski bus: unlimited train, cable car and ski fun for all. The pass is +41 41 399 87 22, baerggnuss.ch 5 RIGI STAFFEL–FIRST WINTER HIKE scenery an unforgettable experience. Rigi Scheidegg Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, Dec. 5, 2020–March 7, 2021. available for CHF 400.00 for adults and CHF 200.00 This newly prepared trail takes you from Rigi Staffel to Rigi First by way of Rotstock RIGI AREA WINTER MAGIC F +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch Daily service during canton of Schwyz school holidays, provided ski lift is in service. ALPINE CHEESE DAIRY KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISS and offers you great panoramic views. 50 min / 2.2 km for children of up to 15 years of age. It can be purchased Rigi Staffelhöhe Cheese lovers flock to Alp Chäserenholz and Alp Trib to experience up close Visiting the Queen of the Mountains during the winter season S at any wtime and will be valid for 365 days from that date. BERGGASTHAUS RIGI 2020/2021 +41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch TIMETABLE For further winter hike suggestions, visit our tour finderrigi.ch/tourfinder-winter how a true delicacy is made from fresh Alpine milk. is something very special indeed. Here you can combine snowy BURGGEIST Ask for the free detailed printed timetable of the trains For more information about our new 365 Day Pass, RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS activities with spectacular views and a unique nature experi- G BE UND MEE, BED AND Rigi Burggeist and cable cars mentioned herein at the respective valley and go to rigi.ch/pass Looking for a comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products as well BREAKFAST +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch mountain stations. SLEDDING / TOBOGGAN RUNS ence. And around the mountain, down in the valley villages, a as beverages and snacks? Look no further than Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm or the Rigi Kaltbad T FAHRPLAN / TIMETABLE Timetables and further train and cable car info are also RESTAURANT HINTERBERGEN 13. Dezember 2020 bis 11. Dezember 2021 1 THE FAST’N’STEEP ONE Rigi-Kulm–Schwändi–Rigi Klösterli. vast variety of restaurants and hotels ideally complements your December 13, 2020 to December 11, 2021 Vitznau and Goldau valley stations. For your sporting goods needs, the Rigi +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch available online at rigi.ch/timetable Mount Rigi excursion. For detailed info and Mount Rigi area Hinterbergen A white-knuckle ride for brave and experienced sledders only. Sport & Kiosk Rigi Kaltbad is the place to visit. And for grocery shopping – H +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch 20 min. / 4 km / 432 m descent packages, go to rigi.ch HOTEL RIGI KALTBAD or if you need to mail a letter – the Dorfladen Rigi Kaltbad is waiting to SLOPE FUN – IT’S REALLY SIMPLE Rigi Kaltbad 2 THE CLASSIC ONE Rigi-Kulm–Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli. U ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALM serve you. Fun and great views for all sledders. 20 min. / 3.1 km / 432 m descent +41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch Gruebisbalm MT. RIGI RAILWAYS TICKETS Coinciding with the start of our winter season on RAIL NOSTALGIA 3 THE NATURAL ONE Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli. I GRATALP-STÜBLI +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch WINTER SERVICES INFO December 12, 2020, the turnstiles of the Gratalp, The steam-powered wintertime rides aboard our vintage Due to the current situation, we recommend that you Right through the forest and into nature. 15 min. / 2.4 km / 284 m descent Rigi Kaltbad V Rotstock, Trainer and Ständli ski lifts will be taken out RESTAURANT ALPENHOF purchase your tickets online at rigi.ch/en/tickets 4 THE RELAXED ONE Rigi Staffelhöhe–Rigi Kaltbad. Winter season: Dec. 12, 2020–March 7, 2021 cogwheel trains are guaranteed to excite more than just railway +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch of service. All guests holding an SBB GA travelcard or Küssnacht am Rigi For further information about our protection measures, Simply the family run. 10 min. / 500 m / 122 m descent rigi.ch/wintersportsreport aficionados. On Sunday, January 31, and February 28, 2021, J +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch a Mt. Rigi Railways’ 365 Day Pass will be able to ski the HOTEL & RESTAURANT go to rigi.ch/en/current-operating-situation 5 THE LONGEST ONE Rigi Burggeist–Gschwänd. For more information about services and packages, feel respectively, the professionally restored historic engines will ALPINA W Queen of the Mountains for free from that day on – HOTEL RESTAURANT With the SBB GA travelcard (Swiss Pass) you ride for A high-speed ride on Mount Rigi’s longest sledding run. 20 min. / 4 km / 539 m descent free to ask our Rigi guest service team: +41 41 399 87 87, haul you up to Mount Rigi at full steam. rigi.ch/experiences Rigi Kaltbad RIGI-SEEBODENALP enjoying access to a total of 20 kilometers of perfectly free on both the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel railways [email protected] +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch Seebodenalp groomed runs of Mount Rigi’s three skiing areas. So get Mount Rigi’s precious historic rolling stock +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch and the Weggis–Rigi Kaltbad and Kräbel–Rigi WINTER SPORTS K KLANGHOTEL BERGSONNE ready for great wintertime fun with your loved ones! owes its preservation to the efforts of the Scheidegg aerial cable cars. For more discounts, Winter hiking trail Easy ski run Rigi Kaltbad X GROD-BEIZLI Ski lift DANGEROUS SPOTS gesperrt And if you are looking for cozy accommodation, Rigi Historic Foundation. On the occasion of +41 41 399 80 10, bergsonne.ch go to rigi.ch/en/tickets 3 Ständli Standard barré Seebodenalp Dangerous spots are markedchiuso by warning signs and barriers, where necessary. Sledding/toboggan run Kids’ ski lift closed Mount Rigi has just the thing for you, from rustic Mt. Rigi Railways’ 150th anniversary in 2021, +41 77 447 07 26, grod-beizli.ch 4 Ständli 6 Trainer Please pay attention to the L BERGGASTHAUS YOUR ARRIVAL 7 Gratalp 8 Obermatt warning signs, pennants and poles. mountsain cabins to romantic Alpine hotels all the the legendary No. 7 Engine will once again Y Cross-country ski run RIGI BÄRENSTUBE ALPHÜTTE HOLDEREN Kids’ fun park gesperrt 9 barré Obergschwend gesperrt chiuso way to group lodging. Located at the heart of Switzerland, Mount Rigi is very barré closed chug up the mountain. Interested in becoming a patron and Rigi First Seebodenalp chiuso Snowshoe trail Intermediate ski run Ski run safety barriers closed rigi.ch/winterexperiences supporting that steam engine’s restoration efforts? Chug on +41 41 855 42 42, rigi-baerenstube.ch +41 41 850 44 28, holderen.ch easy to reach. 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