30km (19 miles) E of Lucerne
The lakeside resort of Weggis is on the sunny side of Mount Rigi, one of three holiday centers (Vitznau and Gersau are the others) that offer the kind of mild climate found in favored parts of Italy. Weggis and the other resorts are about an hour's walk or a 5-minute drive apart. Well-tended garden promenades stretch for several miles along the lakeshore. Mark Twain stayed here in 1897.
Of the three resorts, Weggis is preferred by most. It's usually the first port of call for steamers from Lucerne and is also easily accessible from the international St. Gotthard railway line, although it's not on the main traffic route.
Many excursions are possible from early spring to late autumn. You can take the aerial cableway up to Rigi-Kaltbad (1,427m/4,681 ft.), a mountain health resort behind Weggis. This is great walking country, not only on the promenade quays but also on the slopes of the Rigi, which are planted with vines. Even some almost tropical species of vegetation grow here. In addition, mountain transport links Weggis with the Rigi Railways.
Lucerne Travel Experiences
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James Bond eat your heart out!
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Loves it..
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Lucerne, Winterthur and Zurich
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Lucerne - Day 2
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Switzerland is GORGEOUS
We woke up in the morning at like 7:30 ON OUR OWN!!! It was pretty easy though because the sun was shining in our window, it was amazing... Continue reading »
Popular Lucerne Hotels
- Grand Hotel National
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