Weggis is a small beautiful town, located near Lucerne. Apart from looking as if it was taken straight out of a fairytale, like many places in Switzerland, it is a wonderful destination for a walk near Zurich. Weggis is only 48.8 km away, and it will only take you about 44 minutes to get there if you use the airport transfer from Zurich International Airport to Weggis. It forms part of the northern shore of Lake Lucerne, which is further proof that the place is ideal for long walks and relaxing. It’s also perfect for a day trip from Zurich, and our drivers can wait for you in order to take you back to where you came from.
Why should we visit Weggis?
Weggis is often referred to as the charming pearl of Switzerland and this can be confirmed as soon as we witness the place. Many celebrities describe the town as the most picturesque spots they have been to, so you should not miss out on visiting it.
The climate in Weggis is extremely mild and the resort usually enjoys many sunny days that are suitable for leisurely walks and vitamin D collection. All of this combined with the great views that Lake Lucerne provides makes the place a unique destination. Thanks to its location between the Zuggersee, the Lauzersee, and Lake Lucerne, the Rigi Mountains can be captured in their full glory.
Even before the construction of the mountain railways in the area of Rigi, Weggis was an important starting point for transport reasons, taking wealthy guests from here all the way to the top. After the construction of the cable car from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad, this turned into the fastest way to get to the top of the mountain from Lucerne.
The route from the lakeshore will take you to the Rigi Kaltbad at 1450 meters above sea level for less than 10 minutes. You will undoubtedly have plenty to do and gaze at when you visit Weggis. The town’s proximity to Lucerne and Zurich makes it even more convenient for exploring the country, as you can always hop over there using limousine transfer services.