1816 Switzerland's first mountain inn opened on Rigi Kulm. The opening of the hotel 200 years ago is considered the origin and birth of tourism development on the Rigi, in the region and in Switzerland. After 2015 was an absolute record year with 850,000 visitors, those responsible at Rigi Bahnen do not seem to want to rest on their laurels; they are moving with the times.
Determining the weather with virtual reality
A solution is currently being worked on so that guests can enjoy the great view even in bad weather. According to the Switzerland on Sunday The aim is to always be able to deliver on the promise of "promising". Installations directly on the mountain and solutions with apps for smartphones are possible. More details are not yet known, but a pilot is to start this year.
Additional information about VR or AR
Besides the sunny 360° view, there are of course other possibilities for using the virtual world. Other mountain railways are also looking for solutions with VR or AR. The Brig Visp Zermatt cable car, for example, is focusing more on augmented reality, where additional information can be superimposed on the paths or placed on the landscapes.
How it Hotel plan Swiss tourism destinations could of course also benefit from VR previews in foreign travel agencies. Guests from all over the world will soon be able to enjoy a brief foretaste. But the question will soon arise: why should I go to the Rigi or anywhere else in bad weather if I can have the 360° experience at home?
Source: Schweiz am Sonntag / Rigi
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