Sunrise ride
Experience the early morning hours on the queen of the mountains and listen to moving alphorn sounds in the midst of peaceful nature.
Experience a very special Sunday morning on the Queen of the Mountains. Before dawn, take the world's oldest electric rack railway (built in 1911) from Goldau to Rigi Kulm. Once at the top, enjoy the sunrise in the midst of the tranquil mountain world, accompanied by atmospheric alphorn sounds and a breathtaking panorama.
Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to round off the morning with a regional breakfast at Alp Chäserenholz. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish: stay on the Rigi, go for a hike, or travel back individually on a regular train.
A unique experience for nature and railway lovers – peaceful, authentic, and exclusive.
Program
Mountain trip with historic special train (carriage 6) from Goldau to Rigi Kulm. Boarding possible in Goldau or at parking lot A4. Meeting point: 10 minutes before the specified departure time.
Sunrise on Rigi Kulm accompanied by alphorn music.
Optional: Breakfast at Alp Chäserenholz (20 minutes' walk).
Return journey or stay: Return journey by special train after sunrise or individual stay on the Rigi with return journey on the regular train service.
Good to know
Option with breakfast in the Chäserenholzhütte includes:
Fresh bread
Cheese from the Chäserenholz alp
Regional dried meat
Muesli, fruit, nuts, yoghurt
Whey drink from the Chäserenholz alp
tea, coffee, ovi
The Chäserenholzhütte can be reached in approx. 20 minutes from Rigi Kulm. You can find the right route here.
Ticket is valid as a day ticket, individual departure possible
Sunrise trips are weather dependent. The decision on whether to go ahead will be made on Thursday by 2:00 p.m.
Timetable for extra trains Return journey:
Sunday, August 16, 2026: 7:10 a.m. from Rigi Kulm
Sunday, August 30, 2026: 7:30 a.m. from Rigi Kulm
Sunday, September 13, 2026: 7:30 a.m. from Rigi Kulm