Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist

Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist is a small, family-friendly ski area high above Lake Lucerne on Mount Rigi in Switzerland. Around 5 km of carefully prepared alpine pistes offer good conditions for beginners and more advanced skiers and snowboarders against the backdrop of the Alps. The area is also a popular starting point for snowshoe and winter walkers, cross-country skiers and touring skiers.

Families and Kids

The two children's ski lifts Scheidegg and Burggeist are aimed at young guests and teach them their first steps on skis on easy pistes.

Food and drinks

The Berggasthaus Burggeist is named as the contact point for the ski area, and the Rigi region offers a wide range of restaurants from rustic alpine fare to haute cuisine, including traditional «ächt Schwyz» dishes.
5.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 2.2 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 2.8 km
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Yes (partly)
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

The winter season at Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist starts on 7 December 2025 (provided snow conditions allow) and ends in early March 2026. Daily piste opening times are not stated on the website; changes due to weather conditions are reserved.

Admission fees

Skiing and sledging at Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist are included with a valid RIGI BAHNEN AG ticket (GA, 365-day pass, route ticket, SBB or mountain railway day pass) at no surcharge, and the ski lifts can be used without ticket control. Children up to and including 15 years of age travel free when accompanied by an adult, so they ski for free as well (excluding schools and youth groups).
0 CHF
Skiing and sledging are included with a valid RIGI BAHNEN AG ticket (GA, 365-day pass, route ticket, SBB or mountain railway day pass) at no surcharge; the ski lifts can be used without ticket control.
0 CHF
Children up to and including 15 years of age travel to the Rigi free of charge when accompanied by an adult and therefore also ski for free (excluding schools and youth groups).

Contact

Webpage
rigi.ch
Email
info@rigi-burggeist.ch
Address
6442 Gersau

Access

Nearby stops

  • Gersau Gschwend0 meters walking distance
  • Burggeist (Rigi Scheidegg)0 meters walking distance
  • Rigi Scheidegg400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zug
41m
Luzern
53m
Zürich HB
1h 6m
Bellinzona
1h 24m
Olten
1h 41m

FAQ

  • Do I need a separate ski ticket for the lifts at Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist?
    No. The ski lifts at Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist can be used free of charge and without ticket control. Anyone holding a valid ticket for the cogwheel and aerial cableways (GA, 365-day pass, route ticket, SBB or mountain railway day pass, etc.) skis for free on the Rigi.
  • How do I reach the Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist ski area?
    The area is reached by cable car: the Luftseilbahn Kräbel–Rigi Scheidegg and the Luftseilbahn Obergschwend–Rigi Burggeist both serve the ski area. Arrival is by mountain railway, with views of the mountains and lakes along the way.
  • Is there a ski school at Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist?
    The website does not describe a ski school at Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist itself; it refers to the Swiss Ski School Rigi for ski school offers on the Rigi.
  • What other winter activities are possible in the area besides skiing?
    The area is a popular starting point for snowshoe and winter walkers, cross-country skiers and touring skiers, and sledging is also possible and included with a valid RIGI BAHNEN AG ticket.
  • Where can I check whether the lifts and pistes are currently open?
    Before your visit, check the current operating status in the winter sports report on the Rigi website; the overview of open facilities is updated each evening. Changes due to weather conditions are reserved.

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