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Bears in the Arth Zoo Goldau grazing in the meadow.

12 Things to Do in Arth-Goldau 2025

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Arth is located in a valley between the Rigi and the Zugerberg very idyllic. Therefore, the place attracts numerous hiking enthusiasts. However, the municipality of Arth also includes the villages of Oberarth and Goldau. Via Arth-Goldau, the Rigi can be reached on foot or comfortably by rack railroad. Arth is located directly on the southern shore of Lake Zug. The Zugersee invites in summer for boat trips and swimming. In Goldau there is a scientifically managed nature and animal park. It was founded at the beginning of the 19th century after a landslide. A special attraction is a platform at the bear and wolf enclosure.

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Rigi Kaltbad: modern spa with pools and a relaxing atmosphere in the mountains.

Rigi Kaltbad Spa admission mineral bath incl. day ticket Rigi cableways

Validity: All day

Rigi Kulm

Mount Rigi day pass

Validity: All day

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Sledging on Rigi with family in winter, children on sleds, sunny day in the mountains

Sledding Rigi day ticket incl. train ticket

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Rigi: Paragliding with a view of Lake Lucerne, experience nature and sport.

Rigi Paragliding Tandem Flight from Arth-Goldau

Duration: 2 hours

Paragliding Rigi with a view of Lake Zurich

Rigi paragliding tandem

Validity: All day

Paragliding introductory course in Zurich, participants prepare the paragliding equipment.

Taster day paragliding lesson in Goldau

Validity: All day

Touch & Go Paragliding: Enjoy the flight over the beautiful lake and mountains of the region.

Experience tandem flight in Central Switzerland

Duration: 2 hours

Rigi Ski School: Skiing in the winter landscape of Rigi with a professional team.

Rigi private ski lessons

Duration: 3 hours or 7 hours

Best attractions close to Arth-Goldau

Viewpoint: Panoramic view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains in Switzerland

Rigi Kaltbad

Rigi viewpoint Känzli with a view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.

Rigi

Steamship on Lake Lucerne with mountains in the background, ideal for summer excursions.

Lake Lucerne

Zugerberg at sunset with a view of Lake Ägeri, surrounded by trees and meadows.

Zugerberg

Funicular railway on the way to the mountain station, Surrounded by green nature and family activities.

Stoosbahn

Oana Surf: Surfer rides on indoor wave in an urban environment.

Oana Surf

Railway Museum at the Swiss Transport Museum Lucerne with Snow Plow

Museum of Transport

Einsiedeln Abbey: beautiful architecture in the nature of Switzerland.

Einsiedeln Monastery

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