Rigi is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Lake Lucerne, Schwyz, Switzerland 🇨🇭 area. The ski area stretches over 9 km of runs between 1,315 m and 1,752 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass €82 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Rigi, nicknamed the queen of the mountains, overlooks Lake Lucerne. You reach it by Europe's first cog railway, opened in 1871. Its handful of runs are skied mainly for the views; the pass includes the transport.
- Europe's first cog railway
- View over Lake Lucerne
- Pass including the train
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Rigi is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 9 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Rigi's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning the basics with children. Rigi's moderate altitude — start at 1,315 m, summit at 1,752 m — makes it sensitive to climatic variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. A stay at Rigi is clearly on the expensive side: €82 for a day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the dearest in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but be aware of it before you set off. In short: Rigi does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
