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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-Staffel 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…
Rigi Kaltbad: Mountain church becomes an educational center
The Rigi Kaltbad mountain church, following approval by the Grand Church Council, was sold to a local private individual and recently officially handed over. This marks the beginning of a new chapter…
Rigi Shooting Star 2026: A celestial spectacle - August 12, 2026
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the "Shooting Stars 2026" event will take place on Rigi Kulm, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of space. Accompanied by astronomer…