• HOME
  • Travel
    • 2 Week Itinerary
    • Quick Guide
    • Backpacking
    • Hiking
    • Road Trip
  • Destinations
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Sri Lanka
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • Europe
      • Western Europe
        • Ireland
        • Italy
        • Portugal
        • Spain
        • Switzerland
        • UK
      • Eastern Europe
        • Greece
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Russia
        • Slovenia
        • Turkey
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
        • Iceland
    • Middle East
      • United Arab Emirates
    • North America
      • Mexico
      • USA
    • Oceania
      • New Zealand
  • About
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
    • Write For In Travel

In Travel

Travel - Lifestyle - Adventure

October 5, 2021

A day in the Swiss Mountains

Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland. A country that boasts beautiful landscapes at almost every turn. I’d visited before when I was much younger (we used to drive down to Italy each summer from the UK, passing through Switzerland on our way). However, I was super excited to visit properly at the end of 2019. My best friend and I were due to spend a long weekend in Zurich at the beginning of December. Being the equally avid explorers that we are, we’d found online a highly recommended day trip you can take from the city by train. And who wouldn’t want to spend a day up in the snowy Swiss mountains?

How to get to Mount Rigi

Now, let me start with a disclaimer, that a trip to Mount Rigi from Zurich is not cheap. But for us, it was worth every penny. Luckily, my best friend and I share a mantra when we travel together. You can ALWAYS earn more money, but you can’t always get another chance at making memories. The train from Zurich set us back about £45 for a return, and the train up to the top of the mountain was a further £45. So I re-iterate my point, it was NOT a cheap day out. But we really couldn’t complain with views like this:

Mount Rigi: Things to do

If you’re a lover of nature, it’s definitely a trip I’d recommend making. We spent the entire day up the mountain, and whilst it was cold and snowy, and a lot of the hiking paths were closed off, we didn’t get bored up there! During the summer months, there are lots of walking paths you can take, and there is a cafe up there too.

For me, I found that I was easily wasting the day away just staring at the views. I couldn’t peel my eyes away from the magical mountain range and glowy pink sky ahead of me as the sun began to set. It certainly got me deep in my feelings about travelling the world again. I felt so small compared to the world around me, and honestly it made me itching to chuck my backpack on and jump on a plane with a one way ticket (something I may well have done, had I known was 2020 was going to bring us).

Visiting Mount Rigi during Winter

If you’re thinking of visiting during the winter months, it is still possible. When we visited, the snow was pretty deep, but the weather was glorious. Just make sure to wrap up warm with waterproofs and plenty of layers. There is a small cafe at the top of the mountain, which to be honest was pretty reasonable considering how much the train cost us. However, there is also a food shop at the train station at the bottom, if you wanted to take your own food. Be sure to check the train times too – make sure you don’t miss the last train back. There is a hotel at the top, but you don’t want to risk it!

Read more: Tips for first time visitors to Switzerland

By: Laura Elizabeth · In: Europe, Switzerland, Travel

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

IN TRAVEL LOGO

In Travel Magazine

Welcome to In Travel, a corner of the internet dedicated to sharing inspiration, tips and guides about all things travel. From backpacking, to luxury, adventure and hiking, to rest and relaxation. Whatever your destination or preferred way to travel, you can find inspiration here. 

In Travel covers destinations all around the world, hotel and hostel reviews, guides and itineraries, food and drink recommendations, tips for travelling on a budget or around a 9-5, living as a digital nomad, and much more. 

ezoicaffiliate

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

BROWSE

  • TRAVEL
  • GUIDES
  • HIKING

JOIN

FOLLOW

I can’t get over how blue the water is at Lake B I can’t get over how blue the water is at Lake Bled 🇸🇮😍 

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #exploremoretoday #beautifuldestinations #traveleurope #slovenia #visitslovenia #travelslovenia
Wow 😍 Vintgar gorge did not disappoint - no fil Wow 😍 Vintgar gorge did not disappoint - no filters required! It’s one of the (few) places i’ve visited that looks like the pictures. It’s absolutely stunning, and a really nice hike too 🇸🇮

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #beautifuldestinations #slovenia #travelslovenia #visitslovenia
sunset stroll and a cheeky glass of vino 🍷 🌅 sunset stroll and a cheeky glass of vino 🍷 🌅

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #traveleurope #slovenia #ljubljana
New city vibes ✨ #travel #europe #ljubljana #sl New city vibes ✨

#travel #europe #ljubljana #slovenia #explore #traveltheworld #wanderlust
Exploring some of Bali’s waterfalls 💚🌴🥰 Exploring some of Bali’s waterfalls 💚🌴🥰

📍
1: Tegenugan Waterfall
2: Kanto Lampo Waterfall
3: Tibumana Waterfall 

travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #exploremoretoday #lifewelltravelled #womenwhotravel #beautifuldestinations #discoverearth #suitcasetravels #sheisnotlost #shewandersdaily #girlaroundworld #travelinladies #bali #girlstraveler #travelgirlshub #lensbible #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #condenasttraveller
So lucky to have a best friend that will travel th So lucky to have a best friend that will travel the world with me at the drop of a hat ❤️ 

miss you already @m_whiteside 

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #exploremoretoday #lifewelltravelled #womenwhotravel #beautifuldestinations #discoverearth #suitcasetravels #sheisnotlost #shewandersdaily #girlaroundworld #travelinladies #girlstraveleurope #girlstraveler #travelgirlshub #lensbible #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #condenasttraveller
A few more pictures from Mount Batur because I sti A few more pictures from Mount Batur because I still can’t get over the sunrise 😍

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #exploremoretoday #lifewelltravelled #womenwhotravel #beautifuldestinations #voyaged #globetravelbook #trvlinspo #travelgirlgrams #sheadventures #yourpassport #backpackerlife #femmetravel #femaletravelbloggers #globelletravelers #thehappywanderers #itchyfeetgo #dreamseekers #traveldreamseekers
This is your sign to visit Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Th This is your sign to visit Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 

The people, the food, the beaches, the surf, the wildlife, the hikes, the puppies, the sunrises and sunsets… what more could you want 😍

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #exploremoretoday #lifewelltravelled #womenwhotravel #beautifuldestinations #discoverearth #suitcasetravels #sheisnotlost #shewandersdaily #girlaroundworld #travelinladies #girlstraveleurope #girlstraveler #travelgirlshub #lensbible #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #condenasttraveller
Mount Batur sunrise hike is a popular attraction a Mount Batur sunrise hike is a popular attraction among tourists in Bali! 

This was the second time I’ve hiked Batur, and it was still as tough as the first time! You’ll start the hike between 3 and 4am, hiking in nearly complete darkness up the (very steep) edge of the volcano. The hike to the top takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours depending on your speed. 

But the views at the top make the difficulty totally worth it! On a clear day you can even see Mount Rinjani (Lombok) in the distance! Can you spot it in this video? 

#travel #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #passionpassport  #bucketlist #doyoutravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsborntotravel #mytinymoments #traveldeeper #exploremore #exploremoretoday #lifewelltravelled #womenwhotravel #beautifuldestinations #discoverearth #suitcasetravels #sheisnotlost #shewandersdaily #girlaroundworld #travelinladies #girlstraveleurope #girlstraveler #travelgirlshub #lensbible #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #condenasttraveller
Follow

Copyright © 2022 In Travel · Theme by 17th Avenue