Weggis Vitznau Rigi
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Rigi
The Rigi is a mountain for all seasons.
When the snow has melted and up shoot the first crocuses you know the most colourful season, spring, is on its way. The Rigi transforms itself into a botanist's paradise.
A cool breeze is ever present during the hot summer months, ideal for the children to enjoy the many activities organised by the Wildmannli children's club on the Rigi. The many barbecue areas, children's playgrounds and natural elements are highly regarded by the many families that enjoy the mountain.
The autumn is a popular time of year for hiking. High above the fog, hikers can enjoy fantastic views of the Alps whilst hiking to their hearts content on the vast network of walking trails on Mt. Rigi.
In the Winter the Queen of the Mountains is known as the -Sonneninsel- the sunny island, with a wide range of winter sports and activities on offer.
The story of Mt. Rigi's name - Riginun, mons regina, Rigam, Reginam montium, Rigi...
In his description of Switzerland in 1479, the eminent humanist Albrecht von Bonstetten (1442-1504) referred to the "mons regina" and its description by the local population as the Queen of the Mountains.
A further reference to the mountain was found in a 1561 copy of a document dating from 1360 with the words "the highest extent Riginun".
The Town Clerk of Lucerne, Renward Cysat (1545-1614), wrote of the Reginam montium and of the "Rigam" referred to by the rural population. According to Cysat, both names originated from the Latin or the Italian "Riga" - meaning line or streak in the rocks. This has been confirmed by modern research as a reference to the clearly visible rock ledges on the north and west side of the Kulm.
A cool breeze is ever present during the hot summer months, ideal for the children to enjoy the many activities organised by the Wildmannli children's club on the Rigi. The many barbecue areas, children's playgrounds and natural elements are highly regarded by the many families that enjoy the mountain.
The autumn is a popular time of year for hiking. High above the fog, hikers can enjoy fantastic views of the Alps whilst hiking to their hearts content on the vast network of walking trails on Mt. Rigi.
In the Winter the Queen of the Mountains is known as the -Sonneninsel- the sunny island, with a wide range of winter sports and activities on offer.
The story of Mt. Rigi's name - Riginun, mons regina, Rigam, Reginam montium, Rigi...
In his description of Switzerland in 1479, the eminent humanist Albrecht von Bonstetten (1442-1504) referred to the "mons regina" and its description by the local population as the Queen of the Mountains.
A further reference to the mountain was found in a 1561 copy of a document dating from 1360 with the words "the highest extent Riginun".
The Town Clerk of Lucerne, Renward Cysat (1545-1614), wrote of the Reginam montium and of the "Rigam" referred to by the rural population. According to Cysat, both names originated from the Latin or the Italian "Riga" - meaning line or streak in the rocks. This has been confirmed by modern research as a reference to the clearly visible rock ledges on the north and west side of the Kulm.
Tourist Information Rigi
Casa Margherita
Postfach 72
6356 Rigi Kaltbad
Tel. +41 (0)41 227 18 20
Fax +41 (0)41 227 18 21
rigi@luzern.com
www.wvrt.ch
Casa Margherita
Postfach 72
6356 Rigi Kaltbad
Tel. +41 (0)41 227 18 20
Fax +41 (0)41 227 18 21
rigi@luzern.com
www.wvrt.ch
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The car-free resort Rigi Kaltbad is a member of the GAST,
Association of Swiss car-free tourist resorts: www.auto-frei.ch.
Association of Swiss car-free tourist resorts: www.auto-frei.ch.
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