WELCOME TO WINTER WONDERLANDGoodbye daily grind – hello Mount Rigi experience! Located at the heart of Switzerland, Mount Rigi is easy to reach from all corners of the world – especially by public transport. After your arrival, you will climb aboard our mountain railway and discover its magnificent range of Alpine thrills. 35 kilometers of prepared winter hiking trails, family-friendly ski areas, panoramic tobogganing runs, gorgeous snowshoe trails, and perfectly groomed cross-country runs guarantee splendid wintertime fun. Add to that various restaurants with sunny terraces and regional specialties on the menu as well as the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa that invite you to enjoy and relax.

RIGI AREA WINTER MAGICVisiting the Queen of the Mountains during the winter season is something very special indeed. Here you can combine snowy activities with spectacular views and a unique nature experi-ence. And around the mountain, down in the valley villages, a vast variety of restaurants and hotels ideally complements your Mount Rigi excursion. For detailed info and Mount Rigi area packages, go to rigi.ch

RAIL NOSTALGIAThe steam-powered wintertime rides aboard our vintage cogwheel trains are guaranteed to excite more than just railway aficionados. On Sunday, January 30, and February 27, 2022, respectively, the professionally restored historic engines will haul you up to Mount Rigi at full steam, and in the comfort of a vintage train car. And we have yet another, culinary, winter highlight for you: our nostalgic car No. 6 fondue rides. Enjoy your apéritif while climbing the mountain, and then dig into a delicious fondue served at Rigi Kulm right aboard car No. 6. rigi.ch/experiences

Mount Rigi’s precious historic rolling stock owes its preservation to the efforts of the Rigi Historic Foundation. Interested in becoming a patron? Chug on over to rigihistoric.ch

SKI FOR FREE &365-DAY PASSThis winter season, all SBB GA travelcard holders will pay exactly zero to ski our Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist runs. And every child accompanied by an adult can use our trains, cable cars and ski lifts for free too, all year round.

1 PASS – 365 DAYS OF FUNDon’t have an SBB GA travelcard? MT. RIGI RAILWAYS’ 365-day pass replaces all of our previous passes and offers unlimited train, cable car and ski fun for all. The pass is available for CHF 400.00 for adults and CHF 200.00 for children of up to 15 years of age. It can be purchased at any time and will be valid for 365 days from that date. For more information about our new pass, go to rigi.ch/pass

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RIGI STAFFEL 1603 m ü. M.

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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

L CHALET SCHILDRigi First, Vorreservation zwingend:+41 41 855 02 53, chaletschild.ch

K BERGGASTHAUS RIGI BÄRENSTUBERigi First+41 41 855 42 42, rigi-baerenstube.ch

J HOTEL & RESTAURANT ALPINARigi Kaltbad +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch

I GRATALP-STÜBLIRigi Kaltbad +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch

H HOTEL RIGI KALTBADRigi Kaltbad+41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch

G BE UND MEE, BED AND BREAKFASTRigi Kaltbad +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch

F KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISSRigi Staffelhöhe+41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch

E LOK 7 RESTAURANT Rigi Staffel +41 41 399 87 22, lok7.ch

D RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLIRigi Staffel+41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch

C KESSIBODENRigi Kulm+41 76 321 71 20, kessiboden.ch

B RIGI PIC SNACK & SHOPRigi Kulm+41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch

A RIGI KULM-HOTELRigi Kulm+41 41 880 18 88, rigikulm.ch

SOS RIGI: +41 41 855 04 24 (medical emergencies) Outside our opening hours: 144

DANGEROUS SPOTSDangerous spots are marked by warning signs and barriers, where necessary.

The ski patrol and rescue service monitors and patrols only the marked and open ski runs.

Please pay attention to the warning signs, pennants and poles.

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SUGGESTED WINTER HIKES1 MOUNT RIGI CLASSIC

This easy alpine hike from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad is sure to thrill hikers with breathtaking vistas of Switzerland’s heartland and a regular ocean of Alpine peaks in their winter attire. 1 h / 4 km2 PANORAMA TRAIL

Mount Rigi’s longest hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct are reminders of the old Rigi-Scheidegg railway. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist. 2 h / 7 km3 RIGI KLÖSTERLI TRAIL

The walk along this flat trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi First is as easy as can be. And the remainder of your stroll down to Rigi Klösterli by way of the Heirihütte Alpine inn is just as relaxing. 45 min / 2.1 km4 GREAT VIEW FROM SEEBODENALPThis easy hike from Seebodenalp mountain station to Alp Räb rewards you with a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and all the way to the horizon. 1 h / 2 km5 RIGI STAFFEL–FIRST WINTER HIKE

This newly prepared trail takes you from Rigi Staffel to Rigi First by way of Rotstock and offers you great panoramic views. 50 min / 2.2 kmFor further winter hike suggestions, visit our tour finder rigi.ch/tourfinder-winter

SLEDDING / TOBOGGAN RUNS1 THE FAST’N’STEEP ONE Rigi-Kulm–Schwändi–Rigi Klösterli.

A white-knuckle ride for brave and experienced sledders only. 20 min. / 4 km / 432 m descent2 THE CLASSIC ONE Rigi-Kulm–Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli.

Fun and great views for all sledders. 20 min. / 3.1 km / 432 m descent3 THE NATURAL ONE Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli.

Right through the forest and into nature. 15 min. / 2.4 km / 284 m descent4 THE RELAXED ONE Rigi Staffelhöhe–Rigi Kaltbad. Simply the family run. 10 min. / 500 m / 122 m descent5 THE LONGEST ONE Rigi Burggeist–Gschwänd.

A high-speed ride on Mount Rigi’s longest sledding run. 20 min. / 4 km / 539 m descent

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WINTER SPORTSWinter hiking trailSledding/toboggan runCross-country ski run

Easy ski run3 Ständli Standard 4 Ständli 6 Trainer7 Gratalp 8 Obermatt 9 Obergschwend

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1 VITZNAU–RIGI KULM Daily service.2 ARTH-GOLDAU–RIGI KULM

Daily service.3 WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD

Daily service. Maintenance work March 7 to April 22 (in service at Easter) and November 21 to December 2, 2022 (workdays). 4 KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP Daily service. Maintenance work March 7 to 18, 2022 (workdays).5 VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN

Daily service. Service on request. 6 KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG

Daily service. Maintenance work April 19 to 29 (workdays) and November 7 to 18, 2022 (workdays). 7 OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST

Daily service, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m. Daily connection to mountain bus line 535. Maintenance work November 15 to 26, 2021, and March 14 to April 7, 2022.

8 GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND Mountain bus line 535, daily service, see online timetable.

COGWHEEL RAILWAY / CABLE CAR

MT. RIGI RAILWAYS TICKETSTickets are available online and at all MT. RIGI RAILWAYS ticket counters. If a train station is un-manned, you can buy your ticket on the train at no extra charge. With the SBB GA travelcard (SwissPass) you ride for free on both the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel railways and the Weggis–Rigi Kaltbad and Kräbel–Rigi Scheidegg aerial cable cars. For more info on discounts, go to rigi.ch/railwaytickets

YOUR ARRIVALLocated at the heart of Switzerland, Mount Rigi is very easy to reach. If you arrive by public transport instead of in your car (which we recommend), you can just lean back, enjoy and do the environment a big favor!

WINTER SERVICES INFO Reduced: 1.–15.12.21; Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Sledding + 6 Trainer Regular: 18.12.21–6.3.22 rigi.ch/wintersportsreportFor more information about services and deals, feel free to ask our guest service team: +41 41 399 87 87, welcome@rigi.ch

N HOTEL RESTAURANT ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHENRigi Klösterli +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch

Y ALPWIRTSCHAFT RÄBSeebodenalp +41 79 385 01 18, raebalp.ch

X ALPHÜTTE HOLDERENSeebodenalp+41 41 850 44 28, holderen.ch

W GROD-BEIZLISeebodenalp +41 77 447 07 26, grod-beizli.ch

V HOTEL RESTAURANT RIGI-SEEBODENALPSeebodenalp +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch

U RESTAURANT ALPENHOFKüssnacht am Rigi +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch

T ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALMGruebisbalm +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch

S RESTAURANT HINTERBERGENHinterbergen +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch

R BERGGASTHAUS RIGI BURGGEISTRigi Burggeist +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch

Q BERGGASTHAUS RIGI SCHEIDEGGRigi Scheidegg +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch

P ALP CHÄSERENHOLZRigi Kulm+41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch

O BERGHAUS UNTERSTETTENUnterstetten +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch

M ALPWIRTSCHAFT HEIRIHÜTTERigi Klösterli+41 41 855 01 32, heirihuette.ch

SNOW WAYExplore the possibilities now!

SLOPE FUN – IT’S REALLY SIMPLEAll ski lifts of the Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist areas can be used for free. All you need is a valid cogwheel railway and aerial cable car ticket/pass. In other words: All guests holding an SBB GA travelcard or a MT. RIGI RAILWAYS 365-day pass will be able to ski the Queen of the Mountains for free. Only children not accompanied by an adult when riding the cogwheel railways or aerial cable cars will need a valid ticket. So get ready for that great spontaneous wintertime adventure with your loved ones! And if you are looking for comfy accommodation, Mount Rigi has just the thing for you, from cozy mountain cabins to romantic Alpine hotels all the way to group lodging. rigi.ch/winterexperiences

DECEMBER 18, 2021, TO MARCH 6, 2022

TIMETABLEThe free detailed printed timetable of the trains and cable cars mentioned herein is available at the respective valley and mountain stations. Our timetable is also available online at rigi.ch/timetable

FAHRPLAN / TIMETABLE12. Dezember 2021 bis 10. Dezember 2022December 12, 2021 to December 10, 2022

2021/2022

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VISTA POINT Rigi offers views of a literal ocean of Alpine peaks as well as no fewer than 13 lakes. Add to that glorious sunsets and – weather permitting – the imposing sea of fog below.

RIGI KALTBAD MINERAL BATH & SPA AND ALPINE WELLNESSTime to relax at Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa – with a splendid view, both inside and in the open air. Alp Chäserenholz, meanwhile, is devoted to offering you Alpine wellness far from the daily grind.

NATURAL SKATING RINKWeather permitting, the Rigi Kaltbad natural skating rink invites ice skaters daily and Bavarian curling aficionados each Saturday. To enjoy ice skating, you may also want to give Rigihalle in Küssnacht am Rigi a try.

HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDESRomantic and cozy: The horse-drawn sleigh departing from Rigi Kaltbad will make your trip to the fantastiv vista points and through the wonderful winter scenery an unforgettable experience.

RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTSLooking for a comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products as well as beverages and snacks? Look no further than Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm or the Vitznau and Goldau valley stations. For your sporting goods needs, the Rigi Sport & Kiosk Rigi Kaltbad is the place to visit. And for grocery shopping – or if you need to mail a letter – the Dorfladen Rigi Kaltbad is waiting to serve you.

SNOWSHOE EXPERIENCEHere is where white trails hold the promise of rest and relaxa-tion. And this winter, we have new snowshoe routes waiting to be explored by you. While trudging through crispy fresh powder, you will find plenty of time to regain your breath and appreciate just how fascinating winter can be. If you have never tried snowshoeing, Mount Rigi offers you the perfect opportu-nity to take your first steps with the pros. You can pick up and return the necessary (rental) snowshoes and poles at Rigi Kulm, at Rigi Sport & Kiosk at Rigi Kaltbad and at the Rigi Burggeist cable car mountain station. And to round off your first snowshoe hike, just give one of our cozy restaurants a try! rigi.ch/snowshoeing

HIKE-RIDE-RELAX COMBOHow about effortlessly unwinding after a bracing hike? Conclude your Mount Rigi outing with a mellow wellness time at Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa, where you can merrily soak while surrendering to the magic of the breathtaking Alpine scenery. There really is nothing like warming up in the hot bubbles after an eventful day in the snow. So indulge in your timeout, lean back and let the Queen of the Mountains pamper you. rigi.ch/mineralbath

RELAXING UNDER THE STARSNighttime bathing by candlelight: Unforgettable romantic moments await you at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa, where you can bathe and relax outdoors in the agreeable 35-degree (C) waters under a mysterious moon. And why not round off your experi-ence with an overnight stay on Mount Rigi! rigi.ch/candlelight

DECEMBER TO MARCH

GREAT WINTER EVENTS 2021/2022• StradivariFEST, Rigi Kulm, November 5 to 7 • Winterzauber Hohle Gasse, Küssnacht, November 20• Samichlausschwimmen, Merlischachen, November 28 • Iitrychlen, Chlausentrychlen Gersau, December 1• Klausjagen, Küssnacht, December 3• Chlausumzug, Gersau, December 5• Various Mount Rigi region New Year’s Eve events, December 31 • StradivariORCHESTER New Year’s concert, Pfarrkirche Gersau, January 9 • 1. Fasnachtstag mit den originellen Damenmasken, Gersau, January 25

For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch/events

WINTER PARADISESay goodbye to the grey: Far above the fog, Mount Rigi provides you with some 35 kilometers of perfectly groomed winter hiking trails across our fabulous scenery to discover, offering you everything, from easy Alpine hikes and contented strolls to viewful panorama hikes or the South Side Safari where you enjoy access to various means of transport with just one ticket. Explore Mount Rigi off the beaten paths, where it is at its most attractive and calm, and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. rigi.ch/hiking

3 COURSES – 3 HOSTS Snowshoe excursionSet out across the white Mount Rigi scenery on snow-shoes, accompanied by an expert guide, past countless unforgettable vistas and breathtaking natural wonders – all the way to three restaurants, at each of which a local specialty awaits you, starter, main course and dessert. This excursion kicks off Rigi Kulm and ends at Rigi Kaltbad. Between courses, you will be expertly guided through the deep snow and learn exciting facts about Mount Rigi. rigi.ch/3courses3hosts

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY on select dates

SNOWSHOE DREAMJust follow your fancy when putting together your personal Snowshoe Dream package. Enjoy each experi-ence individually, or combine exercise in nature with a delicious fondue and a visit to the spa to top it off. Our guided snowshoe excursion, led by a qualified guide, takes you through the romantic and magical winter scenery of Mount Rigi. It starts at Rigi Kulm with a short briefing, and then it’s off to explore the area. rigi.ch/snowshoedream

LOK7 SNOWFUN AT RIGI STAFFELThis winter, we have a new attraction for our little ski bunnies: Come to Lok7 Snowfun at Rigi Staffel, where several varied short runs will help you “get the hang of it”, and exciting playground elements invite you to have a ton of fun in the snow – all while your parents observe what goes on in the funpark below, relaxedly enjoying a drink on the deck of Lok7 restaurant. Of course, bigger ski bunnies are welcome too. rigi.ch/snowfun

JANUARY TO MARCH on select datesDECEMBER TO FEBRUARY

WINTER MAGICExplore nature now!

TOGETHERNESSExplore romance now!

A SKIERS’ AND SNOWBOARDERS’ PARADISEMount Rigi’s railways and cable cars will take you up to the snowy scenery and to fabulous vista points, where a great little skiing and snowboarding area awaits you. Our slopes, far from the daily grind, will surely work their special charm on you. From Seebodenalp and Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist, you will be treated to 20 kilometers of perfectly groomed and especially family-friendly runs with hardly any waiting lines at the ski lifts. Five training lifts and the Mount Rigi snow sports school guarantee that even the smallest slope newbies are guaranteed a smooth, if slightly wobbly start downhill. rigi.ch/skiing

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SOUL FINDINGExplore relaxation now!

JUMP FOR JOYExplore the action now!

SKIS PLEASEExplore Mount Rigi now!

WHITE VIEWExplore winter events now!

THIS IS DELUXE SLEDDING Ready for some fast and curvy tobogganing? Well, the Queen of the Mountain’s sledding runs aren’t famous for nothing! And the fact that they are easy to reach by cogwheel railway or aerial cable car certainly helps to make our winter sports area even more attractive. Still not special enough? Then how about arriving by boat from Lucerne via Vitznau! Witnessing how water turns to snow – what more can you ask? Our 12 kilome-ters of perfectly groomed slopes, divided into five separate runs, promise great fun for the entire family. And even if you don’t own a toboggan, our rental center at Rigi Kulm has the perfect model ready for you. rigi.ch/tobogganing

NIGHTTIME SLEDDING AT GRATALPSTÜBLIThis winter, sledding fun and delicious dining go hand in hand on Mount Rigi when nighttime falls. After an exciting time on polished runners, step into Gratalpstübli restaurant at Rigi Kaltbad where mouth-watering specialties await you. And then it’s back to the slopes and your next thrilling descent lit only by the moon and stars above. What a great way to explore the Queen of the Mountains by night! rigi.ch/night-sledding

DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY on select dates

EXPLORER GUIDE EXPERIENCE MOUNT RIGI AT A GLANCE.Winter 2021/2022

RIGI GUEST SERVICES+41 41 399 87 87Bahnhofstrasse 7, Postfach6354 Vitznau, Switzerlandwelcome@rigi.ch