SWITZERLAND
The French
Revolution in the 1790s witnessed much of Switzerland occupied by France.
As a result, the Swiss Confederacy was disbanded and the powers taken away
from local governments.
The French soon left and Lucerne fell behind other towns and cities in Switzerland,
who were already embracing the start of the industrial revolution.
Rigi mountian offers panoramic view across the Alps, of 13 lakes and over
the entire Swiss Mittell
and through to Germany and France can be enjoyed from the summiti.
The two cog railways from Vitznau (Europe’s first cog railway back in
1871) and
Goldau, together with the panorama cable car from Weggis,
make the journey up the mountain alone a truly unforgettable experience.
A network of walking trails of over a hundred kilometres extends down along
the flanks of the mountain.
The Rigi is also well known for its rich Alpine flora of around 1000 species.
A cableway leads from Vitznau to Hinterbergen, where guests can enjoy the
views from the sun terrace of the restaurant.
A further small cableway transports visitors from Vitznau to the Wissifluh
mountain restaurant,
a starting point for many walks and treks.