Rigi. Queen of the Mountains.

Rigi Queen of the Mountains

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

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

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 434 434 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

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)41 399 87 70 SOS Rigi +41 (0)41 855 04 24 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

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

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 434 434 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

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

Contents Mountain Rail- and Cableways 4 5 Accommodation 6 7 Restaurants 8 9 Summer on Mt. Rigi 10 14 Wellness 15 Winter on Mt. Rigi 16 19 Families 20 21 Events 22 Guided Tours 23 9

Mountain Rail- and Cableways 1 2 3 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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 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)41 828 18 38 www.rigi-scheidegg.ch 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)41 850 19 33 www.luftseilbahnseebodenalp.ch info@luftseilbahnseebodenalp.ch 10

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)41 828 16 86 www.rigi-burggeist.ch 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)41 397 16 87 www.hinterbergen.ch 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)41 397 13 27 www.wissifluh.ch 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)41 820 14 05 www.urmiberg.ch 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

Accommodation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rigi Kulm-Hotel Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 880 18 88 www.rigikulm.ch hotel@rigikulm.ch Hotel Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 81 81 www.hotelrigikaltbad.ch info@hotelrigikaltbad.ch Hotel Alpina Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 11 52 www.alpina-rigi.ch hotel@alpina-rigi.ch Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe Phone +41 (0)41 399 88 00 www.edelweiss-rigi.ch willkommen@edelweiss-rigi.ch Hotel Bergsonne Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 80 10 www.bergsonne.ch hotel@bergsonne.ch Berggasthaus Rigi Burggeist Rigi Burggeist Phone +41 (0)41 828 16 86 www.rigi-burggeist.ch berggasthaus-burggeist@bluewin.ch Hotel Rigi First Rigi First Phone +41 (0)41 859 03 10 www.rigifirst.ch info@rigifirst.ch Hotel Klösterli Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0)41 855 05 45 www.kloesterli.ch hotel@kloesterli.ch Chäserenholzhütte Alp Chäserenholz Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06 10 Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm Grubisbalm Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 81 www.gruebisbalm.ch oeko-hotel-gruebisbalm-rigi@bluewin.ch 12

Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg Rigi Scheidegg Phone +41 (0)41 828 14 75 www.rigi-scheidegg.ch berggasthaus@rigi-scheidegg.ch Rigi Maison Rigi Scheidegg Phone +41 (0)41 828 17 20 www.rigi-maison.ch Festpark Rigi Staffel Rigi Staffel Phone +41 (0)41 750 23 21 www.festpark-rigi.ch be und mee Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 03 90 www.be-mee.ch info@be-mee.ch Skihaus Chalet Schild Rigi First Phone +41 (0)41 760 44 02 www.sc-oberwil-zug.ch Berggasthaus Unterstetten Rigi Unterstetten Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 27 Heiri-Hütte Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 32 www.heinrichshuette.ch Alpwirtschaft Räb Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0)79 385 01 18 www.raebalp.ch Hotel Restaurant Rigi-Seebodenalp Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0)41 850 10 02 www.hotelseebodenalp.ch Restaurant Wissifluh Wissifluh Phone +41 (0)41 397 13 27 www.wissifluh.ch Berghaus Bärfallen Brunnen Phone +41 (0)79 373 42 02 www.baerfallen.ch 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)41 397 03 66 13

Restaurants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rigi Kulm-Hotel Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 880 18 88 www.rigikulm.ch hotel@rigikulm.ch Restaurant und Souvenirshop Rigi Pic Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 857 03 05 www.rigipic.ch Restaurant Bahnhöfli Rigi Staffel Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 66 www.rigi.ch rigi@rigi.ch Hotel Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 81 81 www.hotelrigikaltbad.ch info@hotelrigikaltbad.ch Hotel Alpina Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 11 52 www.alpina-rigi.ch hotel@alpina-rigi.ch Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe Phone +41 (0)41 399 88 00 www.edelweiss-rigi.ch willkommen@edelweiss-rigi.ch Hotel Bergsonne Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 399 80 10 www.bergsonne.ch hotel@bergsonne.ch Berggasthaus Rigi Burggeist Rigi Burggeist Phone +41 (0)41 828 16 86 www.rigi-burggeist.ch berggasthaus-burggeist@bluewin.ch Hotel Rigi First Rigi First Phone +41 (0)41 859 03 10 www.rigifirst.ch info@rigifirst.ch Hotel Klösterli Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0)41 855 05 45 www.kloesterli.ch hotel@kloesterli.ch 14

11 Chäserenholzhütte Alp Chäserenholz Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 06 12 13 Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm Grubisbalm Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 81 www.gruebisbalm.ch oeko-hotel-gruebisbalm-rigi@bluewin.ch Restaurant Hinterbergen Hinterbergen Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 87 www.hinterbergen.ch Kessiboden-Stubli Rigi Kulm Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 05 Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg Rigi Scheidegg Phone +41 (0)41 828 14 75 Gratalpstübli Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)79 460 00 46 Alpwirtschaft Firsthütte Rigi First Phone +41 (0)79 689 98 38 Berggasthaus Chalet Schild Rigi First Phone +41 (0)41 855 02 53 Alp Schild Rigi Schild Phone +41 (0)41 855 05 80 Berggasthaus Unterstetten Unterstetten Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 27 Heiri-Hütte Rigi Klösterli Phone +41 (0)41 855 01 32 Gartenwirtschaft Felsentor Romiti Phone +41 (0)41 397 17 76 Restaurant Gätterlipass Gersau Phone +41 (0)41 828 11 53 Bergrestaurant Timpelweid Urmiberg Phone +41 (0)41 820 14 05 Alpwirtschaft Räb Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0)79 385 01 18 Holderenhütte Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0)41 850 44 28 Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0)41 850 36 59 Winterwirtschaft Grod Seebodenalp Mobile +41 (0)79 641 49 84 Phone +41 (0)41 850 82 44 Hotel Restaurant Rigi-Seebodenalp Seebodenalp Phone +41 (0)41 850 10 02 Restaurant Obergschwend Gersau Phone +41 (0)41 828 14 80 Restaurant Dächli Goldau Phone +41 (0)79 311 63 41 Restaurant Wissifluh Wissifluh Phone +41 (0)41 397 13 27 Berghaus Bärfallen Brunnen Phone +41 (0)79 373 42 02 Gartenrestaurant Kuorez Gersau Phone +41 (0)41 828 19 23 Alpenhof mit Seilpark Rigi Küssnacht Phone +41 (0)41 850 10 73 15

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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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 1871. 5 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)41 227 18 20 18

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)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 2 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, 9.00-17.00 Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 3 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. 20-50 min.). Phone +41 (0)41 820 54 31 www.paragliding.ch 4 A restaurant in the air Saturday, June to September 2013, 19.45-21.45 (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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 19

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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 6 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)41 855 02 06 7 Sunrise Trip Sunday 23./30.06., 07./28.07., 11./18./25.08. and 01.08.2013 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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 8 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)41 850 19 33 www.seebodenalp.ch 20

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)41 397 04 06 www.mineralbad-rigikaltbad.ch 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)41 855 02 06 3 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)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 21

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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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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 3 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. (31.12.12/04.01.13-22.02.13) Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 4 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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 5 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)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 24

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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 7 Rigi Ice Rink Natural ice rink for ice-skating on Rigi Kaltbad - opened and prepared in appropriate weather conditions. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 8 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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 9 Rigi Sleigh Rides Travelling in a sleigh through the snowy fairytale landscape - relax and enjoy the view. Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 10 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)41 397 16 12 schneesportrigi@bluewin.ch 11 Rental Centre Rigi Kulm At the rental station on Rigi Kulm you can get winter sports gear. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 12 Rigi Sport Kiosk Casa Margherita, Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 397 16 82 www.rigi-sport-kiosk.ch 25

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

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 - 1.5 h. More information: / Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 27

Events 2nd December 2012 19th January 2013 8/9th May 2013 15th May 2013 14th July 2013 21st July 2013 28th July 2013 1st August 2013 11th August 2013 16th - 18th August 2013 6th - 8th September 2013 22nd September 2013 22nd September 2013 6th October 2013 St. Nicolas Trip onto Mt. Rigi www.rigi.ch Public Viewing Lauberhorn Ski Race www.rigi.ch Night Hike from Bremgarten onto Mt. Rigi www.rigimarsch.ch Rigi Clean-Up with Barbecue Rigi Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Herdsman s Festival on Rigi Staffel (reserve dates 21.07.2013 or 04.08.2013) www.rigi-schwingen.ch 18th Rigi Alpenhorn-Blowers Gathering Hotel Edelweiss Rigi Staffelhöhe, 11.00 am Scheidegg-Burggeist Fair www.rigi-scheidegg.ch Rigi Swiss National Day Int. Rigi Mountain Run Arth - Rigi Kulm www.rigiberglauf.ch 16th Rigi Dixie and Swing Weekend www.rigi-jazz.ch Rigi Literature Days www.rigi-literaturtage.ch Swiss Army Band on Rigi Staffel www.rigi.ch 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)41 227 18 20 www.wvrt.ch 28

Guided Tours Snowshoe Walk with Guide For beginners: Sat 12./26.01., 02./09./23.02.2013 Advanced: Sat 05.01. and 16.02.2013 (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)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch Guided Botanic and Nature Excursion Wed 15.05. - 24.07.2013 10 am Kaltbad Station, village shop on corner Sat 01.06., 06.07., 03.08.2013, 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)41 399 87 87 www.prorigi.ch On the move with Emil and Franz - On unknown Paths Sun 26.05.2013 Tue 15.08.2013 (Ascension Day) Sun 22.09.2013 Emil Zuber and Franz Wyrsch are insiders when it comes to finding hiking and walking routes away from the classic routes. Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 87 www.rigi.ch 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)41 227 18 20 29

See you again on Mt. Rigi Tourist Information Rigi Dorfplatz / 6356 Rigi Kaltbad Phone +41 (0)41 227 18 20 Automatic weather and piste report Phone +41 (0)41 399 87 70 Live weather pictures on www.rigi.ch and