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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
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.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, many facilities closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CHF
- Money
- Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; euros are sometimes taken with change in francs.
- Daily spend
- Budget CHF 80–120 excl. bed · Mid CHF 150–250 excl. bed · High CHF 300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire 118 · Ambulance 144 · Rega (air rescue) 1414
- Plugs
- Types J, C · 230 V · 50 Hz · Swiss three-pin sockets are recessed: thin two-pin (type C) plugs fit, but thick German Schuko plugs do not — bring a Swiss adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.; Café or bar: Round up.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel: Optional; CHF 2–5 for porters.; Mountain guide: CHF 20–50 for a day, optional.
- Water
- Tap and fountain water is excellent. Restaurants usually charge for bottled water; ask for 'Hahnenwasser' / 'eau du robinet'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost CHF 1–2; restaurants and department stores are free for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (at Wehren's bakery) | CHF 5 |
| Ferry Lucerne–Weggis return | CHF 39 |
| Cable car Weggis–Rigi return | CHF 72 |
| Lido Bus single ride | CHF 2.50–3.50 |
| Spa day entry (Hotel Alexander) | CHF 39–99 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ZRH · Zurich Airport
- Train to Lucerne (about 1 h), then ferry or bus to Weggis
Typical fares
- Ferry Lucerne–Weggis return
- CHF 39, about 45 min (check)
- Cable car Weggis–Rigi return
- CHF 72, about 10 min (check)
- Bus Weggis–Küssnacht
- CHF 10.40 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the lakeside promenade between Hertenstein and the main Weggis pier (about 2.3 km (1.4 mi)). The Lido Bus runs along the same route, fare CHF 2.50–3.50.Walk the lakeside promenade between Hertenstein and the main Weggis pier (about 1.4 mi (2.3 km)). The Lido Bus runs along the same route, fare CHF 2.50–3.50.
See and do
Known for
- Palm-tree promenade
- Lake Lucerne ferry
- Cable car to Rigi
- Mild 'Lucerne Riviera' climate
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rigi | Cable car from Weggis station, about 10 min | About 30 min from Weggis centre |
| Lucerne | Ferry from Weggis pier, about 45 min | About 1 h |
| Vitznau | Ferry or bus, about 10 min | About 20 min |
| Küssnacht | Bus 502, about 15 min | About 30 min |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | GrüeziGREW-tsee |
| Thank you | Merci / DankeMER-see / DAHN-keh |
| How much does this cost? | Was chostet das?vas KOS-tet das |
| Where is the ferry? | Wo isch d'Fähre?vo ish d'FAY-reh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; three cheek kisses among friends; avoid: Skipping the greeting in shops
- Punctuality: Be exactly on time; avoid: Running for the train expecting it to wait
- Language: Greet in the local language, then ask for English; avoid: Speaking German in Geneva as a default
- Quiet: Low voices in trains; quiet carriages are marked; avoid: Speakerphone calls
- Money: Keep financial talk discreet; avoid: Asking people's salaries
- Recycling: Separate PET, glass and cans; avoid: Leaving rubbish in hotel or flat bins unsorted
Scams and watch-outs
- 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).
Very safe. Watch for uneven pavement on the promenade and slippery ferry ramps. In summer, UV is strong at altitude on Rigi.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Weggis yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Palm-tree promenade
- Lake Lucerne ferry
- Cable car to Rigi
- Mild 'Lucerne Riviera' climate
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Weggis official tourism site: www.weggis.ch
- Lake Lucerne ferries: www.lakelucerne.ch/en/
- Wikivoyage: Weggis, revision 4369264 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4369264
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/weggis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.