Rigi. Queen of the Mountains.

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1 Rigi Queen of the Mountains

2 Legende / Legend Bahnhof / railway station Bushaltestelle / bus stop Zahnradbahn / cogwheel railway Standseilbahn / cable car Luftseilbahn / aerial cable car Bergbahnen / mountain railways, cable cars Unterkünfte / accommodations Restaurants / restaurants Wandertipps / hiking suggestions Aktivitäten im Sommer / summer activities Wellness / wellness Familien / families Schiffstation / pier Autofähre / car ferry Parkplatz / car park Parkhaus / car park Aussichtspunkt / lookout point Die detaillierte Rigikarte mit allen Wander- und Themenwegen, Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie Unterhaltungsund Verpflegungsmöglichkeiten erhalten Sie an allen Bahnschaltern sowie in den Hotels, Restaurants und weiteren Verkaufsstellen. Tierpark Goldau Oberarth 413 Z u g e r s e e Arth Rigi Kulm 1797 m Rigi Staffel 1603 m Chäserenholz Bruedersbalm Sch Trib Rotstock 1659 m Holderen Düssen Rigi Staffelhöhe 1550 m Rigi Seebodenalp 1020 m Grodstafel S e e b o d e n Hinterboden Alp Räb G Altruedisegg Alpenhof Küssnacht am Rigi Landschi Greppen Merlischachen 434 2

3 Seewen U r m i 447 r s e e b e r g z e Steiner Aa e r L a u Langberg Lauerz Gätterlipass 1190 m Höcheli 1437 m Rigi Scheidegg 1656 m Rigi Burggeist 1551 m Goldau A4 Kräbel 759 m Hinder Dosse 1546 m Dosse 1685 m wendi Rigi Klösterli Fruttli Malchus Würzestock 1482 m Understette Schild 1548 m Heiterenboden Rigi First Hinder Steigelfadba Rigi Kaltbad 1433 m Ober-Äbnet Romiti Freibergen Grubisbalm eissrüggen Chänzeli 1464 m Steiglen Müserenalp Felsetor Heiligchrüz Mittlerschwand Weggis Hertenstein 3

4 Muota Muota e r g Urmiberg/Timpel Urmiberg/Timpel 1135 m 1135 m Gottertli 1396 Gottertli m 1396 m Rigi Hochflue Rigi 1698 Hochflue m 1698 m Ingenbohl Ingenbohl Brunnen Brunnen Treib Treib 1190 m Chäppeliberg Chäppeliberg Gschwänd 1012 Gschwänd m 1012 m Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m 1451 m Fälmisegg 1176 Fälmisegg m 1176 m berge Hinderberge Gersau Gersau lmsteigelfadbalm Wissiflue 945 m Wissiflue 945 m ittlerschwanden en Vitznau Vitznau Kuorez Kuorez V i e r w V i e a l r w d s a l t ä t d s e e t e r s t e r s t ä t e e 4

5 Legende / Legend Bahnhof / railway station Bushaltestelle / bus stop Zahnradbahn / cogwheel railway Standseilbahn / cable car Luftseilbahn / aerial cable car Skilift / ski lift Bergbahnen / mountain railways, cable cars Unterkünfte / accommodations Restaurants / restaurants Wellness / wellness Aktivitäten im Winter / winter activities Winterwanderweg / winter hiking trail Schlittelweg / sledge run Langlaufloipe / cross-country trail Schneeschuhtrail / snowshoe trail Schiffstation / pier Parkplatz / car park Parkhaus / car park Aussichtspunkt / lookout point Schnee- und Wetterbericht +41 (0) SOS Rigi +41 (0) Tierpark Goldau Oberarth 413 Z u g e r s e e Arth Rigi Kulm 1797 m Rigi Staffel 1603 m Chäserenholz Bruedersbalm S Tr Rotstock 1659 Holderen Düssen Rigi Staffelhöhe 1550 m Rigi Seebodenalp 1020 m Grodstafel S e e b o d e n Hinterboden Altruedisegg Alp Räb Alpenhof Küssnacht am Rigi Landschi Greppen Merlischachen 434 5

6 Seewen U r m i 447 r s e e b e r g z e Steiner Aa e r L a u Langberg Lauerz Gätterlipass 1190 m Höcheli 1437 m Rigi Scheidegg 1656 m Rigi Burggeist 1551 m Goldau A4 Kräbel 759 m Hinder Dosse 1546 m Dosse 1685 m chwendi ib Rigi Klösterli m Fruttli Malchus Würzestock 1482 m Understette Schild 1548 m Heiterenboden Rigi First Hind Steigelfad Ober-Äbnet Rigi Kaltbad 1433 m Romiti Freibergen Grubisbalm Geissrüggen Chänzeli 1464 m Steiglen Müserenalp Felsetor Heiligchrüz Mittlerschwa Weggis Hertenstein 6

7 Muota Muota b e r g Urmiberg/Timpel Urmiberg/Timpel 1135 m 1135 m Gottertli 1396 Gottertli m 1396 m Rigi Hochflue 1698 Rigi Hochflue m 1698 m Ingenbohl Ingenbohl Brunnen Brunnen Treib Treib ass 1190 m Chäppeliberg Chäppeliberg Gschwänd 1012 Gschwänd m 1012 m Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock 1451 m 1451 m Fälmisegg 1176 Fälmisegg m 1176 m Gersau Gersau erberge Hinderberge balmsteigelfadbalm Wissiflue 945 m Wissiflue 945 m Mittlerschwanden Vitznau Vitznau Kuorez Kuorez V i e r w V i e a l r w d s a l t ä t d s e e t e r s e r s t t ä t e e 7

8 Welcome to Mt. Rigi Mt. Rigi has been attracting visitors from all over the world since the 16th century. The view from the summit over Lake Lucerne, the Alps and the midland is breathtaking. 120km of hiking and walking routes, a wide range of winter sporting activities and the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa invite you to enjoy recuperation and sport above the sea of fog. Culinary pleasures are provided by an abundance of hotels and restaurants with sun terraces. 8

9 Contents Mountain Rail- and Cableways 4 5 Accommodation 6 7 Restaurants 8 9 Summer on Mt. Rigi Wellness 15 Winter on Mt. Rigi Families Events 22 Guided Tours 23 9

10 Mountain Rail- and Cableways Vitznau - Rigi Kulm / Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad / Goldau - Rigi Kulm Even the journey to the Queen of the Mountains, the most popular daytrip mountain in Switzerland, is an experience: the two cogwheel railways from Vitznau and Goldau and the panoramic aerial cable car from Weggis offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps, 13 lakes and the whole midland up to Germany and France. Mt. Rigi Railways possess also the world s biggest nostalgic cogwheel railway fleet of vehicles, and can boast Europe s first mountain railway (1871) as among its attractions. Phone +41 (0) rigi@rigi.ch 4 Goldau Kräbel - Rigi Scheidegg The Kräbel-Scheidegg cableway impresses with its view of Lake Lauerz, the Mythen and the Glarus Alps. Phone +41 (0) info@rigi-scheidegg.ch 5 Küssnacht - Seebodenalp On the Seebodenalp, about 1,000 metres above the sea, a fantastic view of Mt. Pilatus and the foothills of the Alps delights visitors. Phone +41 (0) info@luftseilbahnseebodenalp.ch 10

11 6 7 Gersau Obergschwend - Rigi Burggeist The Obergschwend cableway above Gersau takes 10 minutes to reach Rigi Burggeist, where a cosy mountain inn invites you to enjoy its hospitality. Phone +41 (0) berggasthaus-burggast@bluewin.ch Vitznau - Hinterbergen The Hinterbergen, located above Vitznau on the southern slope of the Rigi, are an ideal starting point for unique hiking experiences. Phone +41 (0) restaurant@hinterbergen.ch 8 Vitznau - Wissifluh The hotel s own aerial cableway leads to the vantage point of the mountain restaurant Wissifluh with a magnificent mountain panorama. Phone +41 (0) wissifluh@wissifluh.ch 9 Brunnen - Urmiberg/Timpel With a height difference of over 700 metres, the Urmiberg cableway brings hikers and bon vivants quickly over the misty border. Phone +41 (0) A Family-Friendly Rigi Ticket There is now a child-friendly Rigi ticket for all 9 mountain rail and cableways on the Rigi. There are three zones in which the corresponding ticket is valid for all cableways. - RigiPlus Ticket Zone 1 (Hinterbergen, Wissifluh, Urmiberg, Burggeist, Seebodenalp) - RigiPlus Ticket Zone 2 (Zone 1 plus Rigi Scheidegg, Kaltbad, Staffelhöhe, Klösterli, Wölfertschen-First) - RigiPlus Ticket Zone 3 (Zone 1 and Zone 2 plus Rigi Staffel und Rigi Kulm) For people with a RigiPlus ticket, children aged 16 and less travel free of charge. 11

12 Accommodation Rigi Kulm-Hotel Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0) hotel@rigikulm.ch Hotel Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) info@hotelrigikaltbad.ch Hotel Alpina Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) hotel@alpina-rigi.ch Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe Phone +41 (0) willkommen@edelweiss-rigi.ch Hotel Bergsonne Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) hotel@bergsonne.ch Berggasthaus Rigi Burggeist Rigi Burggeist Phone +41 (0) berggasthaus-burggeist@bluewin.ch Hotel Rigi First Rigi First Phone +41 (0) info@rigifirst.ch Hotel Klösterli Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0) hotel@kloesterli.ch Chäserenholzhütte Alp Chäserenholz Phone +41 (0) Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm Grubisbalm Phone +41 (0) oeko-hotel-gruebisbalm-rigi@bluewin.ch 12

13 Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg Rigi Scheidegg Phone +41 (0) Rigi Maison Rigi Scheidegg Phone +41 (0) Festpark Rigi Staffel Rigi Staffel Phone +41 (0) be und mee Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) Skihaus Chalet Schild Rigi First Phone +41 (0) Berggasthaus Unterstetten Rigi Unterstetten Phone +41 (0) Heiri-Hütte Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0) Alpwirtschaft Räb Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0) Hotel Restaurant Rigi-Seebodenalp Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Wissifluh Wissifluh Phone +41 (0) Berghaus Bärfallen Brunnen Phone +41 (0) Rigi village shop with groceries and more... In the Rigi village shop you will find fine regional products that are produced by the farmers around the Rigi. In addition to the regio shop there is a Victorinox store with pocket and household knives, travelling luggage, perfume, etc. The village shop on the village square of Rigi Kaltbad sells more than 1,000 items (groceries, fruit, vegetables, drinks and household goods) and offers a postal service. Phone +41 (0)

14 Restaurants Rigi Kulm-Hotel Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0) hotel@rigikulm.ch Restaurant und Souvenirshop Rigi Pic Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Bahnhöfli Rigi Staffel Phone +41 (0) rigi@rigi.ch Hotel Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) info@hotelrigikaltbad.ch Hotel Alpina Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) hotel@alpina-rigi.ch Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe Phone +41 (0) willkommen@edelweiss-rigi.ch Hotel Bergsonne Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) hotel@bergsonne.ch Berggasthaus Rigi Burggeist Rigi Burggeist Phone +41 (0) berggasthaus-burggeist@bluewin.ch Hotel Rigi First Rigi First Phone +41 (0) info@rigifirst.ch Hotel Klösterli Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0) hotel@kloesterli.ch 14

15 11 Chäserenholzhütte Alp Chäserenholz Phone +41 (0) Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm Grubisbalm Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Hinterbergen Hinterbergen Phone +41 (0) Kessiboden-Stubli Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0) Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg Rigi Scheidegg Phone +41 (0) Gratalpstübli Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) Alpwirtschaft Firsthütte Rigi First Phone +41 (0) Berggasthaus Chalet Schild Rigi First Phone +41 (0) Alp Schild Rigi Schild Phone +41 (0) Berggasthaus Unterstetten Unterstetten Phone +41 (0) Heiri-Hütte Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0) Gartenwirtschaft Felsentor Romiti Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Gätterlipass Gersau Phone +41 (0) Bergrestaurant Timpelweid Urmiberg Phone +41 (0) Alpwirtschaft Räb Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0) Holderenhütte Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0) Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0) Winterwirtschaft Grod Seebodenalp Mobile +41 (0) Phone +41 (0) Hotel Restaurant Rigi-Seebodenalp Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Obergschwend Gersau Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Dächli Goldau Phone +41 (0) Restaurant Wissifluh Wissifluh Phone +41 (0) Berghaus Bärfallen Brunnen Phone +41 (0) Gartenrestaurant Kuorez Gersau Phone +41 (0) Alpenhof mit Seilpark Rigi Küssnacht Phone +41 (0)

16 Summer on Mt. Rigi Mt. Rigi offers real summer pleasure and pure hiking enjoyment: 120 km of car-free hiking routes with fabulous views, the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, covered fire-sites, attractive activities for children and a wide and varied range of hotels and restaurants with sun terraces will delight you with perfect summer experiences. 16

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18 Hiking 1 Rigi Flower Trail 2 Rigi Panoramic Trail Signposted flower trail Rigi Kaltbad - Känzeli - Staffelhöhe - Rigi Staffel. Cliff path from Rigi First, 2h, 5km As well as fabulous views, this nature tour reveals educational insights into botany and the geology of Mt. Rigi. Panoramic trail Rigi Kaltbad - Scheidegg, 2h: a 7 km long, obstacle-free hiking trail at around 1,500 m above sea-level with wonderful 360 view of the alpine landscape. Historic buildings and bridges, one tunnel and one viaduct round off this attractive main artery of the Rigi hiking mountain. 3 Natural Treaures Trail 4 Mark Twain Trail Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi First - Unterstetten - Seeweg - Hinterbergen, 2h30, 5.8 km This hike guarantees breathtaking views down onto Lake Lucerne and long-distance views into the alps of Lake Lucerne Region. Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi Kulm, 4h, 10.9 km The route follows the trail of the author and globetrotter Mark Twain to Rigi Kulm - hiking as it was in the days before the opening of the first Rigi Mountain Railway in First Walking Trail 6 Hike along the Kulm Ridge Rigi Kaltbad - First - Rigi Wölfertschen - First, 30 min., 2.1 km On this easy hike, you can experience pure nature - incl. a splendid mountain wood - and a fantastic panoramic view. Rigi Kulm - Kulmhütte - Upper Schwändihütte - Des Alpes - Klösterli, 1h, 4.1 km A hike off the beaten track: with a view of the Mythen and the landslide area on the Rossberg and through peaceful mountain woodland. For further hiking tips and information: / Phone +41 (0)

19 Activities in Summer 1 Horse-Drawn Carriage - Rigi Kaltbad In a horse-drawn carriage you can travel comfortably through the fairytale land of Mt. Rigi with a magnificent view of the lake and mountains - ideal for relaxation and letting go. Phone +41 (0) Miniature Golf Rigi Kaltbad This miniature golf course (18-hole) in the Parkwald woodlands is only a few minutes by foot from Rigi Kaltbad Station. Right next door, there is the playground Rigiland for the little ones. Bats & balls: Rigi Sport, Rigi Kaltbad, Phone +41 (0) Paraglider Passenger Flights Mt. Rigi Unique and spectacular passenger flights from Rigi Kulm over Lake Zug or Lake Lucerne, with a view of the alpine panorama and far into the midland (flying time approx min.). Phone +41 (0) A restaurant in the air Saturday, June to September 2013, (please book early) Culinary pleasures and breathtaking sunsets in the panoramic cabin of the Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad aerial cableway - an exclusive mountain experience. Phone +41 (0)

20 5 Atmospheric Steam-Train Trips Sunday, July to August 2013 and 1st August 2013 for nostalgic fans, railway lovers and families: the steam journey onto Mt. Rigi can also be wonderfully combined with a steamboat trip on Lake Lucerne. Phone +41 (0) Cheese Dairy The cheese dairy Chäserenholz beneath Rigi Kulm is an insider tip for adults and children: a homey Rigi alpine inn with outdoor area, alpine cheese dairy, alpine farm and numerous alpine events. The fine Rigi cheese is produced here and on the alp Trib! Phone +41 (0) Sunrise Trip Sunday 23./30.06., 07./28.07., 11./18./ and Enjoy the magnificent panorama with the sunrise and sound of alpine horns on Mt. Rigi and then have breakfast on Rigi Staffel - Mark Twain has already appreciated this natural spectacle. Phone +41 (0) Seebodenalp Hiking Area The Seeboden Alp is an attractive high plateau at 1,000 m above sea-level which is reached from Küssnacht. Hike onto Mt. Rigi, through the new tree-line avenue and past the small lake - and stop on the way at one of the many barbecue sites! Phone +41 (0)

21 Wellness In Weggis Vitznau Rigi - the Oasis of Well-Being - you can find everything for the recovery of body and spirit: the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, certified wellness hotels with top infrastructure, culinary pleasures, inspiring places of energy - and this all in a wonderful mountain and lake landscape. 1 2 Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa Let yourself be taken on a trip into the mystical world of the renowned architect Mario Botta and treat yourself to time out from everyday life. The Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, with indoor and outdoor pool, crystal bath, various saunas and lovely views invite to go on an alpine bathing journey. Phone +41 (0) Dream Baths on the Alp Fascinating mountain views, unforgettably delicious cheeses, and wellbeing for all the senses: the dream baths with whey bath in the wooden tub of alpine farmer and cheesemaker Franz-Toni Kennel on the Chäserenholz alp. Phone +41 (0) NatuRigi Wellness Products The precious treasures of nature from which the high-quality NatuRigi wellness products are manufactured flourish on Rigi s southern slope. Available in the regio-shop of Rigi village shop. Phone +41 (0)

22 Winter on Mt. Rigi Mt. Rigi is also very warmly recommended for the cold season. Several ski-lifts, 35 km of prepared winter hiking trails, 15 km of sledding routes, 3 snowshoe trails, cross-country skiruns, an air-board piste, the rental centre on Rigi Kulm. Cosy sun terraces and the Mineral Baths and Spa of Mario Botta at Rigi Kaltbad invite you to a winter wonderland. 22

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24 Activities in Winter 1 2 On the Slopes Mt. Rigi offers easy to moderately difficult ski slopes for beginners and families. Altogether there are several lifts: Ständli, Rotstock, Trainerlift, Kinderlift First, Kaltbad, Scheidegg/ Burggeist, Seebodenalp. Phone +41 (0) Winter Hiking Mt. Rigi presents a varied arena for winter leisure activities with 35 km of extremely well prepared winter hiking trails above the mist. Phone +41 (0) Sledging Fun 15 km of sledging routes with a unique view of the Alps. Every Friday evening, night-time sledging pleasure on the illuminated route Kulm Staffel. ( / ) Phone +41 (0) Snowshoe Trails Three signposted snowshoe trails (1.5 km / 3 km / 4.5 km) through the unspoilt landscape from Rigi Kulm - a pleasure above the sea of mist. Phone +41 (0) Cross-Country Skiing The 7 km long, panoramic cross-country course with a panoramic view leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Unterstetten and Rigi Scheidegg. Phone +41 (0)

25 6 Kidsland Funpark Rigi Training lift, special slopes with fun bumps, and curvy pistes and a child s roundabout at Rigi Staffel and Pinocchio ski-lift and ski carousel (free) on Rigi First. Phone +41 (0) Rigi Ice Rink Natural ice rink for ice-skating on Rigi Kaltbad - opened and prepared in appropriate weather conditions. Phone +41 (0) Fondue Trip - Pure Nostalgia! The world s oldest functioning cogwheel-motorcoach (year of construction 1911) invites you in winter to an unforgettable fondue meal. Phone +41 (0) Rigi Sleigh Rides Travelling in a sleigh through the snowy fairytale landscape - relax and enjoy the view. Phone +41 (0) Swiss Snow-Sports School Rigi The snow-sport ABC for skiers and snowboarders: from Monday to Friday, group courses, private lessons by agreement. Course location: Rigi Kaltbad. Phone +41 (0) schneesportrigi@bluewin.ch 11 Rental Centre Rigi Kulm At the rental station on Rigi Kulm you can get winter sports gear. Phone +41 (0) Rigi Sport Kiosk Casa Margherita, Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)

26 Families 1 Rigi Wildmannli Trail The Wilmannli entertain with their stories and give an insight into where they live and their dreams. The trail leads from Rigiland via the miniature golf course to the Känzeli vantage point and back to Rigi Kaltbad. 2 Picnic Areas Picnic areas and pits with fireplaces incl. wood (some with tables and benches). Rigiland, Känzeli, Gratweg, Rotstock, Schienenflue, Chäserenholz, Trib, Bruedersbalm, Unterstetten, Scheidegg, Burggeist, Seebodenalp, Düssen, Gottertli, Rohrboden. 3 Rigiland Playground This generously sized playground is located only five minutes away from the centre of Rigi Kaltbad and offers Rigi s littlest guests an exciting environment in a beautiful natural setting. 4 Rigi Scheidegg Playground - with two ground trampolines On Rigi Scheidegg there is the biggest and most varied children s playground on Mt. Rigi. The big hits are two ground trampolines that guarantee fun for the whole family. 5 Rigi Scheidegg Ark 360 The ark at 1,656 m above sea-level offers a fantastic all-round view high above the sea of mist - where the sun shines the longest and the flood never reaches! A revolving bench gives a comfortable 360 panoramic view of the mountains and lakes. 26

27 6 7 Wild Animal Trail Rigi-Scheidegg At 1,656 m above sea-level there is an educational round walk. Indigenous wild animals are vividly described and with a little luck and patience these can be spotted and observed. At the end of the walk (30 min.) you can enjoy the fantastic 360 alpine panorama at the Rigi- Scheidegg Ark. Family Paradise Rigi Burggeist Ludo, nine men s morris, and as a special gag a giant rolling-ball track - here at Rigi Burggeist, not only the children feel at home. Young and old can spend hours here! 8 Hiking Paths Suitable for Pushchairs The flat paths from Rigi Kaltbad in the direction of Känzeli (15 min. with Rigi Wildmannli figures) or in the direction of Unterstetten (45 minutes with fireplace and mountain inn) are very suitable for pushchairs. 9 Clambering Path / Ladder Routes For surefooted hikers the ladder route is a good idea: the round route leads from Rigi Kaltbad (1,450 m) to Steiglen and Müserenalp (1,018 m) and to Geissrüggen and Känzeli, returning to Rigi Kaltbad - 2h with various ladders. 10 Steimannli Trail This idyllic walk leads from Rigi First (1,453 m) to Ober-Äbnet to Romiti (1,195 m). From there it is worth making a side trip to the Felsentour beer-garden (1,126 m, 15 min.). From Romiti take the cogwheel railway to Rigi Kaltbad/Kulm or Vitznau h. More information: / Phone +41 (0)

28 Events 2nd December th January /9th May th May th July st July th July st August th August th - 18th August th - 8th September nd September nd September th October 2013 St. Nicolas Trip onto Mt. Rigi Public Viewing Lauberhorn Ski Race Night Hike from Bremgarten onto Mt. Rigi Rigi Clean-Up with Barbecue Rigi Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Herdsman s Festival on Rigi Staffel (reserve dates or ) 18th Rigi Alpenhorn-Blowers Gathering Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe, am Scheidegg-Burggeist Fair Rigi Swiss National Day Int. Rigi Mountain Run Arth - Rigi Kulm 16th Rigi Dixie and Swing Weekend Rigi Literature Days Swiss Army Band on Rigi Staffel Rigi Kaltbad Fair Rigi Alpine Market Rigi Guests Programme January/February: weekly snowshoe walks to sundown. July - October: Tuesday to Friday, attractive programme for guests - children and adults. Phone +41 (0)

29 Guided Tours Snowshoe Walk with Guide For beginners: Sat 12./26.01., 02./09./ Advanced: Sat and (each can be booked with fondue and/ or admission to the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa) A snowshoe walk for recharging and pleasure. A qualified guide will lead you through the winter landscape of Mt. Rigi. Phone +41 (0) Guided Botanic and Nature Excursion Wed am Kaltbad Station, village shop on corner Sat , , , 10 am Station Rigi Staffel During this free three-hour walk, a knowledgeable guide from the association Pro Rigi will tell you exciting things about Mt. Rigi s flora. Phone +41 (0) On the move with Emil and Franz - On unknown Paths Sun Tue (Ascension Day) Sun Emil Zuber and Franz Wyrsch are insiders when it comes to finding hiking and walking routes away from the classic routes. Phone +41 (0) originals on Mt. Rigi If the weather is good, the originals will tell you a lot of interesting things you didn t know about Mt. Rigi - on the Känzeli and at other sites. Information: Phone +41 (0)

30 See you again on Mt. Rigi Tourist Information Rigi Dorfplatz / 6356 Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0) Automatic weather and piste report Phone +41 (0) Live weather pictures on and