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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
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
If you opt for the departure from Kriens valley station, take the Panorama Gondolas and the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top.
202 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wendy P,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
It was a very unorganized and uninformed tour. Our friend in Switzerland mapped out the tour itinerary based on your website. We payed for all three-boat, cog railway, and cable car experiences. We only got to ride the cable car. We also had to pay for an additional fee to reserve the cog railway, after the full price of the tour was paid. We were extremely disappointed and it impacted our day very negatively.
Kendra T,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
Excellent adventure. Better than we hoped. Highly recommend. The views were breathtaking. The gondola and train and ferry combination was perfect. We felt like we experienced it all.
Peggy K,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
We appreciate that all the logistics were figured out for us. We took the boat part of the trip first and the bus last, which was good because the walk was downhill to the bus! The views at the top were amazing. There were several places to choose from for food. The rides up on the cogwheel tram and down on the gondola were smooth and easy.
J R,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
The tour provided boat, cogwheel, gondola, and train/bus to a location near our rental unit. They accommodated my wife's mobility scooter on every leg, including pulling a car out of line for the gondola, putting in ramp to load and unload. Exceptional!!!
Timothy P,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
Could use more details about the excursion process. Exact boat location, seat reservation for cog wheel, etc
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