1903: Guests from all over the world
Total income (only room and board income, without the two restaurants) in August: CHF 99,208.15, peak day was August 8th with 237 arrivals, of which 72 Germans, 47 French, 30 Americans, 21 Russians, 11 Swiss, 5 English.
August 1908: An impressive "shopping list"
Food orders from the hotels:
14,100 Weggli
1,730 kg bread
141 kg rusks
1,980 kg chicken
1912: The patron dies
Death of the long-standing director and sole proprietor Dr. iur. Friedrich Schreiber.
1914: The world changes
Outbreak of the 1st World War. Drastic decline in the number of tourists.
1936: Hard times
Reduction in the number of beds to 300 units in all three hotels.
1949: The Käppeli family takes over the Kulm Hotel
Purchase of the hotel property by Mr. Ernst Käppeli Sr.
1950-1954: A new era begins
Demolition of the old "Palais Schreiber" and construction of the new Rigi Kulm Hotel according to the plans of architect Max Kopp from Zurich. Special "recycling" preserves historical trouvailles: All materials and objects that were still usable were reused in the new building. Parquet floors in the rooms, sandstone staircases and corner blocks, mirrors, display cabinets, silverware, etc. allow future hotel guests a glimpse into the past.
1994: More space, new infrastructure
Extension of terrace and veranda, major renovation of building services and kitchen.
2007: Contemporary comfort
Extensive renovation of the rooms.
2016: A reason to celebrate!
200 years of Rigi Kulm. During the anniversary week at the beginning of August, the Queen of the Mountains wears a crown of lights. It always sparkles at the blue hour and is visible as far as the surrounding valleys and the Mittelland. The Rigi Railways bring 8000 guests to the Rigi summit for the closing event. The program also includes a Schwyzerörgeli record attempt. The ambitious goal: 200 Schwyzerörgel players are to play a birthday serenade. The huge success: in the end there are 256 musicians, the youngest 9 and the oldest 84 years old.
A permanent exhibition is created to mark the 200th anniversary. The title says it all: "From ice axe to selfie stick", travel paraphernalia takes you through two centuries of tourism on Rigi Kulm.