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Mt. Rigi

Lucerne, Switzerland
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Ranked #3 of 19 attractions in Lucerne
Type: Mountains
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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We took a boat from Lucerne across to the cog railway station to go up Rigi. It took about an hour by boat. I think the railway took about 20 minutes to get to the top. It was a very overcast day, but we got high enough that we were above the cloud-line. The locals we were with said they... More

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São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

In Weggis, very easy to get there. A very lovely trip since the minute you get in the cable car. The views are breathtaking. You can spend all your day in the mountain, there are several options of trips as from the first stop of the cable car, or you can just stay in the first level of the mountain... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We chose Rigi over Pilatus based solely on the fact that the cogwheel railway was shut in Pilatus until May but was open for Rigi. Before saying anything else, I must say that irrespective of which one you end up going to make sure that its a clear day as its really worthless otherwise...on a clear day either of them... More

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Waterford, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Possible to take the cog rail to the top and then either a different cog rail down to different town, or a little further down the cog rail change to a cable car going down a different side of the mountain to yet another bus. Great connection with boats from Lucerne, and a terrific way to spend 5 hours or... More

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Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This place is breathtaking!!!! Took the kids sledging here. It is well worth a visit! Restaurant serves great food.

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Affoltern am Albis, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We try to be up here as often as possible. During summer for mountain biking, during winter for walks. Stunning view! Great place! Plenty of walks!

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The scenery on the way to the top of Mt Rigi was breathtaking. Unfortunately when we reach the peak it was snowing very heavily and we can't do anything. There was another train down to the other side of the mountain and we only found out about it when we went bk down. Quite disappointed that we weren't told about... More

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I travelled here with my family on a round trip from Zurich in April 2013. We wanted to get an experience of the Swiss Alps, hopefully find a bit of snow to play in, eat some lunch and then descend (by cable car...) to Weggis, and then to Luzern by boat. All did not go according to plan, but we... More

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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We travelled with "Best Switzerland Tours" to Mount Rigi, The first leg of the tour was on a bus, the tour guide gave us interesting information about Zurich and places along the way. The second leg of the tour was a trip by cable car from Weggis up to Rigi, the scenery was beautiful. Once we reached the top we... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

the journey to mount Rigi is fantastic, however once you are there you are disappointed as not even good coffee is available.

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