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

Overview

Mobile ticket

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‘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 and Pickup

Meeting points

Pilatus Luzern

Schlossweg 1 Kriens Switzerland

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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

Pilatus-Bahnen AG

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

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