Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise
Overview
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5 hours 15 minutes
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Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Begin your journey toward the skies with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg, and then hop aboard the aerial cableway for your ascent to the summit of Mt Pilatus. Relax at your leisure on the peak or take a short hike to make the most of the stunning scenery below. Descend to Alpnachstad aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train and cruise out onto Lake Lucerne to admire the views from the water.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
20.10.-07.11.2025: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
08.11.-14.11.2025: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 20.10. - 07.11.2025)
Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 20.10.2025 - 14.11.2025)
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from 12.05.2025 onwards)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Lucerne
Meet your guide in central Lucerne in the early afternoon.
Pilatus Luzern
Hop aboard your comfortable coach for the short journey to Kriens, at the foot of the imposing Mt Pilatus. On arrival, begin your ascent to the mountain’s lofty summit with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to the Fräkmüntegg terminus. Enjoy beautiful views over the rolling hills and lush pine forests below. At Fräkmüntegg, hop aboard the aerial tramway — a spacious and modern cabin with panoramic windows designed to give the feeling of flight. Continue your climb to the summit at a dizzying altitude of 7,000 feet, and take in spectacular views over the Alpine peaks and lakes from your vantage point on the mountain. During your free time atop Mt Pilatus, perhaps sit down to a high-altitude lunch among the peaks (own expense) or relax on the expansive sun terrace. Venture down the Dragon's Path and take a short hike around the summit to enjoy the amazing views.
Options
Standard tour
Reviews
1,025 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Views, Worthwhile Experience
Natalie L,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a worthwhile experience. My sister and I enjoyed the different modes of transportation up and down the mountain and were happy to have a guide along the way. We had plenty of time to do a hike and grab a beer at the top before the group headed back down.
My Pilatus tour from an American tourist
Margaret S,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Well organized. Our guide, Thomas, was lovely. The sights from all angles of the mountain were breathtaking. The various gondolas and cogwheel trains were sturdy and also offered beautiful views. The boat ride was ferry, but relaxing with beautiful views of and from the lake.
Nice tour of Lucerne
Teresa F,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. The meet up was easy and the tour included a gondola, cogwheel train, and boat ride. We met people from all over and took lots of great pictures. Very relaxing.
Must do
Matthew R,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day! Yolanda our guide was amazing throughout. Was very clear with what to expect and see at each stop. We had beautiful weather and scenery to match. Highly recommend this tour. Only criticism is the cog train on way down had minimal ventilation (no air con) and it being 30 degrees Celsius was an oven for the nearly hour down the mountain. The boat trip back to lucerne was good but only able to sit on bottom deck outside on bench seats. To go upstairs was a considerable extra cost.
My pilatus
Antoinette M,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful experience. It's a great opportunity to experience the three different modes of transportation. A great place to eat, drink and enjoy the mountain.
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