Villas in Vitznau
Vitznau suits couples who want a lakeside village at the foot of the Rigi, with the rack railway climbing from the shore. The village is a narrow strip between lake and mountain, and homes are small, sleeping five at most.
- Villas
- 5
- From, per week
- £736
About Vitznau
Vitznau is a village of around 1,400 people in the canton of Lucerne, squeezed into a narrow strip between Lake Lucerne and the Rigi. Its rack railway, billed as Europe's oldest cogwheel railway, climbs from 435 m to Rigi Kulm at 1,798 m in around 30 minutes, with four stations inside the municipality. Vitznau is also a ferry terminal with regular Lake Lucerne boats. It became a popular resort in the 19th century, especially with English visitors. Evenings mean a hotel restaurant or a drink at the Verlinde Bar or the Nostalgie Bar. The homes are close together in the village, and most have a garden; check each listing.
Is Vitznau right for you?
- Best for
- Couples who want the Rigi and the lake boats close at hand
- Not for you if
- You need a large house, because homes here sleep five at most.
Near Vitznau
Rigi Kulm
The summit at 1,798 m, around 30 minutes up from Vitznau on what is billed as Europe's first mountain railway.
Rigi Kaltbad
Up on the Rigi, home to the Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad, designed by the Ticino architect Mario Botta.
Lucerne
Boats run between Luzern Bahnhofquai and Vitznau, a slower but more relaxed alternative to the road.
Getting to Vitznau
Fly to Zurich. The drive from Zurich Airport to Vitznau takes about 55 minutes. By public transport allow over two hours, by train to Brunnen and then bus, or by train to Lucerne and boat across the lake. A car is optional once you are here.
Villas in Vitznau
5-star property
Mountain Nature Stay
Vitznau, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£118
per night
5-star property
Oberwilen
Vitznau, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£144
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Vitznau
Vitznau, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherWashing Machine+6 more
from£146
per night
4-star property
Traumstrand Vitznau
Vitznau, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
2
1
0
BBQParkingWashing Machine+8 more
from£105
per night
5-star property
Mätzli
Vitznau, Central Switzerland, Switzerland
5
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£108
per nightVitznau villa holidays: questions answered
How long is the Rigi railway from Vitznau?
Around 30 minutes to Rigi Kulm at 1,798 m. The line is billed as Europe's oldest cogwheel railway, and four of its stations lie within Vitznau itself.
Can you get to Vitznau by boat?
Yes. Vitznau is a ferry terminal with regular Lake Lucerne services, including boats from Luzern Bahnhofquai, so a train to Lucerne and boat onward is a practical way to arrive.
Where can you eat in Vitznau?
Mostly in the hotels. Restaurants include the Rigi-Stübli at Hotel Rigi Vitznau and Sens at the Vitznauerhof, while the Verlinde Bar and the Nostalgie Bar cover a drink later on.
Vitznau or Lucerne for a lake holiday?
Choose Vitznau for a village base under the Rigi with the railway on hand. Lucerne is bigger, but Vitznau links to it by regular lake boats from Luzern Bahnhofquai.
Nearby towns to Vitznau
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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