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Major city · Switzerland

Weggis

Half-day trip from Lucerne or a one-night stop: ferry 45 min each way, walk the palm-lined promenade, ride the cable car up Rigi.

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Weggis is a lakeside resort on the northern shore of Lake Lucerne, known for its mild microclimate and palm-tree promenade. The main draw is the ferry ride from Lucerne, the lakeside walk, and the cable car up to Rigi. Most visitors come as a half-day trip from Lucerne or stay one night for a quiet lakefront evening.

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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many facilities closed)
Airport
ZRH
Nights
1

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Weggis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee (at Wehren's bakery)CHF 5 (≈ US$7)
  • Metro or bus rideLido Bus single rideCHF 2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5)
  • Museum or sight ticketSpa day entry (Hotel Alexander)checkCHF 39–99 (≈ US$50–130)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCHF 50 (≈ US$65)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomCHF 200 (≈ US$250)
  • High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomCHF 350 (≈ US$450)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 150 (≈ US$190) · High CHF 300 (≈ US$400)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Palm-tree promenadeLake Lucerne ferryCable car to RigiMild 'Lucerne Riviera' climate
Airports
ZRH Zurich Airport (Train to Lucerne (about 1 h), then ferry or bus to Weggis)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Weggis: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

3°C (37°F)

−2°C (28°F)

10 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

12 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

13 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

14 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

13 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

12 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk the lakeside promenade between Hertenstein and the main Weggis pier (about 2.3 km). The Lido Bus runs along the same route, fare CHF 2.50–3.50.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Rigi

go

Door to door: About 30 min from Weggis centre

Cable car from Weggis station, about 10 min

Round trip CHF 72 (check); panoramic views of the Alps and lakes.

Lucerne

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Ferry from Weggis pier, about 45 min

Ferry runs hourly; return ticket CHF 39 (check).

Vitznau

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Ferry or bus, about 10 min

Alternative cable car base for Rigi; small lakeside village.

Küssnacht

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus 502, about 15 min

Historic town with castle and lakeside walk.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Lakeside promenade area

Hotels with lake views and spa access; quiet in the evening.

Near the cable car station

Closer to the Rigi cable car; uphill walk from the ferry.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
CHF 80–120 (≈ US$100–150) excl. bed
Mid
CHF 150–250 (≈ US$190–350) excl. bed
High
CHF 300 (≈ US$400)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 1 night × CHF 200CHF 200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 150CHF 300
Ferry Lucerne–Weggis return2 × CHF 39 · checkCHF 78
Cable car Weggis–Rigi return2 × CHF 72 · checkCHF 144
Lido Bus single ride2 × CHF 3CHF 6
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeCHF 73
Trip total≈ CHF 401 per person per day, bed includedCHF 801≈ US$1,100

2026 estimate in CHF; flights excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee (at Wehren's bakery)CHF 5 (≈ US$7)
Ferry Lucerne–Weggis returncheckCHF 39 (≈ US$50)
Cable car Weggis–Rigi returncheckCHF 72 (≈ US$90)
Lido Bus single rideCHF 2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5)
Spa day entry (Hotel Alexander)checkCHF 39–99 (≈ US$50–130)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. Watch for uneven pavement on the promenade and slippery ferry ramps. In summer, UV is strong at altitude on Rigi.
  • Last ferry from Lucerne departs around 18:00–20:00 depending on season; check the schedule.
  • Cable car to Rigi may close in bad weather; have a backup plan.
  • Restaurants and shops close early in the off-season (Nov–Mar).

Emergency numbers

Police
117
Fire
118
Ambulance
144
Rega (air rescue)
1414

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Emergency

  • Police117
  • Fire118
  • Ambulance144
  • Rega (air rescue)1414

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ferry Lucerne–Weggis return: CHF 39 (≈ US$50), about 45 min (check)
  • Cable car Weggis–Rigi return: CHF 72 (≈ US$90), about 10 min (check)
  • Bus Weggis–Küssnacht: CHF 10.40 (≈ US$13) (check)

Say or show

  • Grüezi — Hello (GREW-tsee)
  • Merci / Danke — Thank you (MER-see / DAHN-keh)
  • Was chostet das? — How much does this cost? (vas KOS-tet das)
  • Wo isch d'Fähre? — Where is the ferry? (vo ish d'FAY-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weggis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many facilities closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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