Obergschwend - Rigi Burggeist aerial cable car
Please check the current operating status before your arrival.
A place to stop and breathe deeply. Rigi Burggeist is above Gersau and can be reached by the cable car from Obergschwend in eight minutes. The cable car runs every 30 minutes on xx.00 and xx.30. In summer or in winter, peace and quiet in natural surroundings are guaranteed here.
Rigi Burggeist is located at 1551 metres on the beautiful Gersau mountain behind. The cable car from Obergschwend, about 5 km above Gersau, takes you to a place where the unspoilt natural scenery, the peace and quiet and the wide open views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Lucerne are bound to help you unwind in no time at all.
The cosy mountain inn is ideal for couples, families, single travellers, groups and clubs. Nature lovers, those looking for peace and quiet, sports enthusiasts, connoisseurs and adventurous people will all get their money's worth at the Burggeist. There are numerous hikes starting from Rigi Burggeist – ranging from the really easy to the more challenging, such as to Rigi Hochflue.
The skiing and sledging runs are very popular with families. And, more than that: after heavy snow the skiing area here is a top tip for freeriders.
On Tuesday the aerial cable car is closed, except during school holidays in Canton Schwyz and during ski operations.
| objects | one way | return |
|---|---|---|
| One way | CHF 20.00 | CHF 32.00 |
| Swiss pass | CHF 10.00 | CHF 16.00 |
| Locals from Gersau | CHF 10.00 | CHF 16.00 |
| Children (aged 6-16 years) | CHF 5.00 | CHF 8.00 |
| Dogs | CHF 5.00 | CHF 8.00 |
| Bikes | CHF 5.00 | CHF 8.00 |
| Evening from 4pm (return) | CHF 10.00 | |
| Parking Obergschwänd (dayticket) | CHF 5.00 | |
| Annual pass adults | CHF 240.00 |
- Holders of the Swiss Pass (GA travelcard) and locals from Gersau receive a 50% discount
- 50% reduction with the guest card Lake Lucerne Region
- children travel for free in July & August
- Groups and schools: special conditions (advance announcement)
- The Tell-Pass is not valid on the aerial cable car Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Tuesday | closed | |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| 14.10.2019 - 10.11.2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| Tuesday | closed | |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| 23.11.2019 - 14.12.2019 | ||
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| Tuesday | closed | |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 20:00 | |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 | |
| 11.11.2019 to 22.11.2019 | Geschlossen infolge Revision Luftseilbahn |
| 16.11.2020 to 27.11.2020 | Geschlossen infolge Revision Luftseilbahn |