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Day trip: Boat, hiking & spa on Mount Rigi
ESN Zurich invites you to an unforgettable day trip to Mount Rigi on April 4, 2026, combining nature, adventure, and relaxation. The trip includes a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, a cogwheel train ride…
Herb walk at the foot of the Rigi: Nature, healing power & tranquility
A guided herb walk at the foot of Mount Rigi invites you to a unique nature experience from April to September 2026. This relaxing circular hike in Greppen focuses on consciously engaging with the…
Rigi Burggeist: Cable car future needs support
The Obergschwend – Rigi Burggeist cable car, which serves the recreational area on the sunny side of Mount Rigi and is over 65 years old, is due for a necessary renovation in 2027. Since its…
Rigi: Only one cancellation since the start of the war
The war in Iran is causing global uncertainty and leading to waves of cancellations in Swiss tourism, primarily affecting Asian markets. Mount Rigi, known as the "Queen of the Mountains," is also…
Rigi Railway: Corridor for new cable car approved again
The Lucerne cantonal government has approved the corridor for the new Rigi cable car from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad for the second time. A previous approval from 2024 was overturned by the cantonal…
Nature Day 2026 on the Rigi: Discover biodiversity - May 30, 2026
On May 30, 2026, the popular "Day of Nature," organized by Pro Rigi, will take place on Rigi-Kaltbad. This free event invites visitors to discover the rich biodiversity of the "Queen of the…
Nature connects: WWF makes the Rigi bloom - April 11, 2026
The participatory WWF project "Nature Connects" aims to promote biodiversity in the cultural landscape of the Rigi region. Farmers work hand in hand with WWF volunteers to plant hedges and orchards,…
Pro Rigi: A year in the service of the Queen of the Mountains
The 2025 annual report of Pro Rigi recognizes the association's diverse commitment to the protection and preservation of the Rigi region. President Dominik Winter looks back on a successful first…
Arth Fire Department: Rescue operation on the Rigi
The Arth Fire Department carried out an operation on Mount Rigi on February 18, 2026. It involved a technical rescue operation to save lost individuals. The operation began at 6:34 p.m. and ended at…