Historical Events tagged with "vitznau"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Inauguration of the Rigi Bahn Railway

May 21st, 1871 153 years ago

The Rigi Bahnen, Europe's first rack railway, was inaugurated, allowing passengers to ascend Mount Rigi using a specially engineered train. This innovative transportation method utilized a cogwheel system that enabled the train to overcome steep gradients and offered stunning views of the Swiss landscape. Operating from Vitznau to the summit, the line was a significant development in tourism, helping to popularize mountain excursions in Switzerland. The idea of combining natural beauty with rail transport attracted visitors and set a precedent for similar innovations across Europe.

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