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Landslide in Weggis: new protective measures
The municipality of Weggis, at the foot of Mount Rigi, is working intensively on sustainable protective measures following a natural hazard event in the Windlochboden area on March 23, 2026. On July…
The Rigi Schwing- und Älplerfest (Rigi Wrestling and Alpine Festival) will definitely take place this weekend.
The Rigi Wrestling and Alpine Festival 2026 is now officially scheduled for July 19, 2026. The organizing committee warmly welcomes all wrestlers from the Central Swiss, Northwest Swiss, and Bernese…
Large crowds are expected at the Rigi Wrestling and Alpine Festival 2026 - July 19, 2026
The Rigi Wrestling and Alpine Festival 2026 will take place on Sunday, July 19th, at Rigi Staffel. The coveted seats for this traditional festival at the highest wrestling venue sold out completely…
Wooden bench for the Sennenchilbi Weggis – November 13, 2026
The traditional Sennenchilbi Weggis, a festival held every five years, is preparing for its edition from November 13th to 17th, 2026. This five-day event combines customs, music, and conviviality and…
Cog railway: Night closures due to construction work - from August 17, 2026
The Rigi Railways are announcing upcoming track closures on the Vitznau-Rigi Railway (VRB) cogwheel line due to essential maintenance work. Planned work includes replacing the rails near "Haus Erika"…
The Rigi Music Days start this weekend
The Rigi Music Days 2026 invite you to the "Queen of the Mountains" from July 10th to 12th under the motto "Chamber Music at the Heights." The program offers exquisite Romantic chamber music by…
Workshop: Deciphering Natural History Collections - January 2027
A three-day interdisciplinary workshop for Master's/PhD students and postdoctoral researchers will take place at Rigi Kulm. The "Rigi Workshop 2027" aims to unlock the potential of natural history…
Attention Rigi Wrestling Festival on Rigi Staffel - July 19, 2026
The Rigi Wrestling and Alpine Festival 2026 on Rigi Staffel is experiencing great interest, with all grandstand seats already sold out. Standing room tickets including train fare are currently…
Rigi-Schwinget tickets at auction price
Two seated tickets for the Rigi Schwinget (Swiss wrestling festival) on July 19, 2026, with the rescheduled date of August 2, are now available for purchase due to a scheduling conflict. The tickets…
RigiKids Tech Entrepreneur Camp starts on the Rigi - August 2, 2026
The RigiKids Tech Entrepreneur Camp offers children and teenagers a five-day intensive camp on Mount Rigi in August 2026. At the Hotel Bergsonne in Rigi-Kaltbad, participants aged 8 to 16 will…