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Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cable Car

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Overview

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Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola.

Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level

Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps

Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne

World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm

See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm

This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point. Please check the timetable carefully, escpecially for the boat connections (2 - 5 boat depatrues per day). The Round Trip can be taken in both directions

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat cruise (2-5 departures per day)

This is an unguided individual tour

Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cableways are not in operation in case of storm

Starting direction 1: Take the cruise ship at the railway station in Lucerne (Quai 2 in front of the train station)

Starting direction 2: Take bus number 1 at the railway station in Lucerne to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus

Round trip can be taken in both directions

Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs

Strollers must be folded during transport

To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a reservation under www.pilatus.ch/reservation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Pilatus Luzern

Take bus no. 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) from Lucerne’s train station. After an 11-min. bus ride to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you reach the valley station in Kriens. The Panorama Gondolas take you to the middle station Fräkmüntegg in 30 min. where you can try the rope park or the Dragon Glider (own expenses). Change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top (5 min.). From Pilatus Kulm, enjoy the panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps and either stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks or enjoy a local specialty in our restaurants (own expenses). The world's steepest cogwheel railway brings you back down to Alpnachstad in 35 min. Next to the valley station you board the boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. After 1-1.5 hours you arrive in Lucerne, near the train station. The trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by boat from Lucerne. In any case check the timetable before your visit.

Admission Included
2

If you opt for the departure from Kriens valley station, take the Panorama Gondolas and the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg (or vice versa)

Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa)

Public bus between Lucerne main station and Kriens (or vice versa)

Lake cruise (2nd class) between Alpnachstad and Lucerne (or vice versa) on Lake Lucerne

Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad (or vice versa)

Food and drinks

Tour guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional activities (rope park, Dragon Glider, toboggan run, etc.)

Other personal expenses

Seat reservation for the cogwheel train

Meeting points

Pilatus Luzern

Schlossweg 1 Kriens Switzerland

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cable Car

Reviews

4.51

237 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • An Unforgettable Experience

    Maguy S,Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. This journey offers a mix of excitement, discovery, and unforgettable moments. It’s not just about visiting a place—it’s about feeling the atmosphere… I highly recommend experiencing this amazing journey.

  • Fun day in a beautiful place

    Kenneth C,Oct 28, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It sounded like a pretty complicated day but everything went smoothly. We had a very enjoyable day in this beautiful place. The only negative was that the visibility at the top was poor.

  • Took my breath away. Second time going there.

    bzeltravel 11,Oct 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Spectacular. Took cig train up and gondola down. Get your tickets before you arrive. We used uber from hotel to train and gondola back to hotel. Very reasonable. Reasonably priced snack bar at the top for lunch.

  • Be prepared!

    Edna A,Oct 16, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Hard time getting my ticket. It wouldn’t let me pull up on my phone. Probably no WiFi. Other than that ok. Directions weren’t clear either. I’m 74. Quite a Tokyo that hill.

  • Pilatus

    Bob B,Oct 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Unexpectedly This was a self guided tour. I would not have found my way without help from hotel. Without guide I enjoyed the scenery but did not learn any more about Lucerne.

  • Mount Pilatus

    Mara K,Oct 12, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was a perfect way to travel from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus. We got to experience the beautiful boat ride, cog train, cable car, gondola and then bus back. Mount Pilatus was beautiful

  • Our time in Switzerland

    John D,Oct 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An experience not to be missed when visiting Switzerland. We took the cable car to the summit and returned by rail and finally boat across the lake. Enjoyed every minute and everything went off without a problem.

  • Pros and Cons

    Robin C,Oct 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    The three tours themselves were fantastic. The explanations of the logistics not so great. We definitely could have used more guidance. It all worked out but it could have been a bit smoother.

  • Outstanding Tour, but explanation needs revision.

    Debbie C,Oct 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The experience was outstanding, but the explanation was very confusing. 1. Explain that start times are optional. We should have started much earlier. There was so much to do and see. 2. Explain that one activity ends, and the other begins at that exact site. The flow was unclear.

  • The overall experience...

    William R,Oct 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    The overall experience was great - we had a bit of difficulty with the information provided by Viator. They didn’t mention that in addition to the ticket for the cogwheel train, you also need to reserve a time/seat, at an additional cost of 10 CHF. This is not a guided tour, so you are on your own on finding what per/time the boat from Lucerne leaves, and it’s a bit of a hike (downhill) from where the gondola drops you off in Kriens to the bus that takes you back to the city. The view from the top of Pilatus of the Alps above the clouds made it all worthwhile and I highly recommend this day trip out of Lucerne.

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4.51
(237 reviews)
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