Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise
Overview
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5 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
1,185 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip of a lifetime
Clive H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide Daniel was amazing. Genuinely cares about his group getting the best experience possible for the conditions. We had a little cloud cover. We had a quick photo opportunity at the transition point but Daniel was confident that the clouds we were getting at the summit would clear enough for viewing opportunities. He was correct and OMG moments everywhere. We had 5 forms of transport. Views are incredible for the entire journey. You just can't look away. Experience of a lifetime. Worth every Franc.
Wonderful experience
Susan L,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience! Everything was well organized and on time. The variety this trip offered was perfect - cable cars to the summit, lots of time to explore and eat, cog railway down and a boat ride. Our guide, Dominick, was informative and very pleasant. I'd rate this as a "must see" when in Lucerne.
Mt Pilatus beautiful view
Joan Y,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00Very scenic experience. This was an option vs. Mt Titlis. Our tour guide was good at keeping track of our group. She made everything available…no history, what we were looking at.
Mt Pilates Switzerland
Halina M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00More than we expected, it was well organised and managed quite smoothly. The tour guide Rolf was friendly and explained everything clearly.
Great day in Lucerne & no problems with my mobility issues. Thanks, Gaby!
Betty F,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day trip, well organized with sufficient time to enjoy Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne. Our guide Gaby was excellent! She was so friendly, knowledgeable & professional. I have mobility issues & she took extra care to ensure my safety which I greatly appreciated.
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