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Portrait Weggis

Weggis

The beautiful village of Weggis is situated in a quiet bay on Lake Lucerne at the south west flank of Mount Rigi. Weggis has an exceptionally mild climate and a multitude of Mediterranean plants such as palm trees, grapes, orchids and chestnuts grow here. It is therefore not surprising that Weggis is often referred to as the "Riveria of Central Switzerland".

The village has around 4000 inhabitants and is the second largest tourist destination after the city of Lucerne in the county of Lucerne.

The "Weggisers" are full of life and are a fun loving community; this is shown by the numerous events that are organised throughout the year. Can one put this down to the locals themselves or their idyllic surroundings? Probably both. Visit Weggis and enjoy this vibrant attitude to life and genuine hospitality.

4'208 inhabitants (31.12.2011) live, where others spend their holiday
The mild climate enables figs, chestnuts, grapes as well as 36 different types of orchid and 890 flowering plants to grow
A unique district "Rigi" at 1'444 m.a.s.l.
The community covers an area of 25.29 square kilometres, of which 13.49 km2 is covered by lake
11.75 km of lakefront, of which 7.4 km are open to the public
70 km of roads and 46 km of hiking trails
speed controlled traffic zones and lake promenade
Circa 1'500 workplaces, of which over two thirds are in the tourist industry
Over 20 friendly hotels and restaurants suiting all tastes and budgets
5 officially rated spa hotels as well as other hotels offering spa facilities
Tourists from over 50 different countries produce c. 200'000 overnight stays and c. 800'000 daily visitors come to Weggis every year
Production location for the company Thermoplan, world leader for fully automated coffee machines. Thermoplan employs 150 people
A wide range of local businesses and shops
90 active associations keeping up tradition and culture in the village
Over 150 events both large and small, such as the Rose Festival, folklore evenings, etc.
A comprehensive cultural programme
An orchestra plays every day (apart from Monday) in the pavilion by the lake and in various hotels from May to September
A regional school centre with about 400 pupils
A regional children's centre offering day care, lunch and other services
A friendly retirement home with apartments
A harbour for 100 boats with barbecue area
An idyllic boat hire with a "floating Bistro"
C. 1'700 public car spaces and two parking blocks
A unique Lidobus as well as a school/village bus service
A good public transport network (boat, bus with train connection in Küssnacht, night bus to Lucerne at the weekend, cable car)
9 km of ski pistes, a 7 km cross-country ski run, 8 km of toboggan runs, 35 km of Winter hiking trails and Nordic Walking Trails on Mount Rigi
Natural ice rink and sleigh rides in Rigi Kaltbad
Over a dozen big and small playgrounds with half pipe and climbing wall
An active youth committee and a youth club with a wide range of activities
Idyllic village park for relaxation
An attractive lido and public indoor swimming pool with beachvolleyball and sauna
Their own Weggis wine (Eggisbühler)
A charming rose named "Weggis"
...and a favourable tax rate