Rigi anniversary experience
Celebrate 150 years of the Arth-Rigi Railway and enjoy an unforgettable day on the Rigi
Mount Rigi offers fantastic views of 13 lakes and a sea of mountain peaks. Enjoy the view and experience an impressive train ride to the summit. This year, the Arth-Rigi Railway celebrates its 150th anniversary. On 4 June 1875, the railway between Arth am See and Rigi Kulm became the first railway in Canton Schwyz to open for business.
Come and celebrate with us – the anniversary year has many special events in store. The anniversary experience on the Rigi can be booked all year round. Get your tickets now and experience the ‘Queen of the Mountains’!
The experience includes:
Return journey from, for example, Zurich, Basel, Locarno, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Wädenswil and Ziegelbrücke to Arth-Goldau*
1 coffee, tea or hot chocolate on the Treno Gottardo and the Voralpen-Express
Free ride up the Rigi with a day ticket for the mountain railways
1 souvenir, Rigi soap or Rigi carabiner mug
Highlights of the trip
Historic cog railway
The Rigi railway is the first mountain railway in Europe and takes you on a spectacular ride with breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
360-degree panoramic view
At the summit of Rigi Kulm, an incomparable panoramic view of 13 lakes and countless Alpine peaks awaits you, which makes the Rigi known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains’.
150 years of the Arth-Rigi railway
The Arth-Rigi railway began operating in 1875. 150 years later, this historic event is being celebrated with numerous events and experiences.
You can find an overview of all events on the Rigi Bahn website.