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Landslide on the Rigi slope: Weggis reacts to natural hazard
Following a significant landslide in the Windlochboden area on March 23, 2026, the municipality of Weggis, located at the foot of Mount Rigi, immediately implemented emergency measures. These…
Rigi region: Highest tourism intensity in Lucerne
Overnight stays in the Canton of Lucerne have increased, with the Rigi region playing a prominent role. At 38.6 overnight stays per capita, it boasts the highest tourist intensity in the canton,…
Rigi Railways: Record year and millions in investments
Rigi Bahnen AG recorded an exceptionally successful fiscal year in 2025, welcoming over one million guests and increasing revenues, boosted by a snowy winter and the 150th anniversary celebrations on…
Pro Rigi: Successful track record and new goals
The 59th General Assembly of Pro Rigi in Vitznau looked back on a successful 2025 and defined key projects for the preservation of the Rigi region. Highlights included numerous "Rigi - on sight!"…
Rigi Alpine Adventure Trail: Nature and fun for families
The Rigi Alpine Adventure Trail invites families to an interactive and stroller-friendly hike between Rigi Staffel and Rigi Scheidegg. Along the 7-km trail, visitors playfully discover alpine life at…
Rigi Railways: New prices and complete closure of Goldau in April 2027
Rigi Railways is preparing for the future with new fares starting in June 2026 and extensive infrastructure projects. Plans include a three-week complete closure of the railway line between Goldau…
Slope movements in Weggis: Situation stable, Rigi meltwater not a factor
In the Tannenbergstrasse area of Weggis, landslides continue and are being closely monitored using GPS measurements and geological reports. Despite ongoing activity, the current situation is…
Fürigen on Lake Lucerne: abandoned hotel gives way to apartments with views of Mount Rigi
The once magnificent Hotel Fürigen, an abandoned ruin high above Lake Lucerne for over a decade, will soon be demolished. Tellco Immobilien AG plans to build 60 to 90 apartments and a restaurant on…
Rigi invites you to a fun Easter egg hunt with great prizes! - April 5, 2026
On Easter Sunday, Mount Rigi is hosting a large Easter egg hunt, with over 500 eggs hidden at various locations, including Kulm and Kaltbad. Each found egg wins a Lindt Gold Bunny as an instant prize…
Historic Rigi locomotive 7 shines in new museum on Rigi Kulm - April 2, 2026
The legendary locomotive No. 7, one of the first locomotives on Mount Rigi, has been given a new, modern exhibition space at Rigi Kulm. The approximately 150-year-old cogwheel steam locomotive, which…