ARTH-RIGI RAILWAY FESTIVAL

In summer 2025, the colourful and visually stunning Rigi Festival will return to Rigi Staffel in an updated version to mark the 150th anniversary of the ARTH-RIGI-BAHN. The railway started operating between Arth am See and Rigi Kulm on 4 June 1875, the first railway line to run entirely within the canton of Schwyz. You can look forward to exciting stories, impressively staged Central Swiss customs and traditions and a fantastic orchestra under the direction of Christoph Walter.

The story of the first railway in the canton of Schwyz reads like an exciting novel. Hope, setbacks, challenges, but also constant innovation characterise the last 150 years of the ARTH-RIGI-BAHN. The repeated relocation of the valley station, the electrification of the railway and the guests from all over the world are just as fascinating as the intensive work of the mountain farmers, the passing on of traditions over many generations and the enormous natural arena on Rigi Staffel.

Find out more: To the website (only available in German)