Rigi, Queen of the Mountains, a breathtaking panorama
Lucerne, Switzerland
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Introduction
The Rigi Mountain, located at the forefront of the Alps, is known as the "Queen of Mountains" and is one of the most famous observation decks in central Switzerland. The historic Rigi Mountain is also a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset, with stunning views of the Alps and the beauty that extends to the Black Forest in Germany and the plains of France.
As early as the early 19th century, cultural celebrities such as Weber, Mendelssohn, and Victor Hugo had visited the mountain. In 1864, Queen Victoria of England also visited Rigi, which was a crossroads of history and culture. In 1871, the first mountain climbing railway in Europe was built here, and its steam locomotive can still be seen today.
Today, tourists can take the mountain climbing train or cable car from the three locations of Vitznau, Goldau, and Weggis to enjoy the beautiful scenery. It only takes an hour to reach the mountain climbing train station in Vitznau from the Lucerne pier.
The Rigi Mountain has a gentle and beautiful terrain, with more than 100 kilometers of hiking trails and many hotels, restaurants, and holiday apartments. Every year, a large number of tourists and business clients come here to enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience the rich Swiss culture, or to hold meetings and training activities. Address Lucerne, Switzerland
Transportation A cogwheel railway called Rigi-Bahnen can be used to climb to the summit from Goldau and Vitznau, and an aerial cable car can be taken from Weggis. It is free to ride with a Swiss Pass. A Eurail Pass requires a separate ticket purchase, but offers a 50% discount.
Both cable car and small train are worth doing as they are very beautiful
