OFFICE DU TOURISME DE VITZNAU

Vitznau is an ideal resort for hikes and excursions in the region. With its Mediterranean climate, the Lucerne Riviera, home to palm trees and orchids, offers a pleasant setting for visitors. Vitznau is also known as the starting point for the world-famous Rigi cog railroad, the first of its kind in the world, inaugurated in 1871. Travelers arriving from Lucerne by steamboat can take the train from Vitznau up to the summit of the Rigi. The Vitznau Tourist Office offers competent multilingual advice, hotel and vacation apartment reservations, as well as tickets for boat trips and mountain railroads. It also offers hiking maps and guides, as well as souvenirs and postcards.