MT. RIGI SOUTH SIDE SAFARI | RIGI

The Rigi South Side Safari is an exciting day trip that combines an easy panoramic hike with a variety of modes of transportation. The mix of cogwheel train, aerial cable car, bus, boat, and a family-friendly hike makes this circular tour a favorite outing for families.

Highlights of the tour:

• Easy and scenic panoramic hike between Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg – stroller-friendly

• Covered picnic and fire pit areas along the trail

• Additional dining options at restaurants along the route

• Travel using four different modes of transportation

• One ticket – everything included

• Breathtaking views of mountains and lake along the entire route

Services included in the ticket:

• Cogwheel train: Vitznau – Rigi Kaltbad

• Aerial cable car: Rigi Burggeist – Gschwend

• Mountain bus (No. 535): Gschwend – Gersau

• Boat or bus: Gersau – Vitznau (boat service available again starting spring schedule 2026)

Route:

• Cogwheel railway from Vitznau to Rigi Kaltbad (departure at xx:18, or xx:15 from May 23, 2026)

• Hike along the Panorama Trail to Rigi Scheidegg (7 km)

• Rigi Burggeist cable car and trip to Gschwend

• Bus trip down to Gersau (from Obergschwend at 09:07, 10:07, 4:07 p.m., 5:07 p.m. – additional trips possible depending on the season)

• Boat trip across Lake Lucerne (xx:14 p.m.) or bus back to Vitznau (boat trips available again from the 2026 spring timetable)

Good to know:

• Dogs travel free of charge on Rigi Railways; for boat/bus travel, the SBB dog pass applies. Dogs up to 30 cm (12 in) in suitable carriers travel free of charge.

• Parking spaces are available (fees apply).

• Children travel free when accompanied by an adult with the SBB Junior Card.