Rigi Kaltbad, Switzerland

This area is technically part of Weggis, although it goes by this name. The area is located about 4,700 feet above sea level, and the ridge on Mount Rigi has become a resort area. The hotel dominates the spot, although a few other businesses share the land. No cars are allowed in the area.

There are two ways to get here, and both are gentle and easy. One is to take the cable car from Weggis, and the other is to take the railroad from Vitznau. (The rail line does go higher.) We did both, going up one and coming back down the other. The higher we went, the more Lake Lucerne came into focus. Upon arrival, everyone rushed from the cable car "station" to an overlook in front of the hotel in order to see what was below. The photo reflects that view. Nice.