Mount Pilatus: Swiss Summit Splendor
- Explore Mount Pilatus – a popular Lucerne travel destination – with convenient round-trip cable car tickets from Kriens.
- Soak up 360-degree views of the surrounding Alpine landscape at Fräkmüntegg. Take the Dragon Cable Car to reach 2,132 meters above sea level at the top!
- Catch sight of famous Swiss Alps mountain peaks like Eiger and Mönch as well as the scenic Lake Lucerne.
- The ticket also provides exclusive access to the Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad cogwheel railway, available from June to Oct.
Inclusions
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
- Aerial cableway 'Dragon Ride' between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
- Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad cogwheel railway (from June to Oct)
- First station: Kriens
- Intermediate station: Fräkmüntegg
- Last station: Pilatus
- Tip: Stop for a bite at Krienseregg, or go for a more elevated dining experience at Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm at Fräkmüntegg.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Paid Parking.
- Arrival by public transport is recommended.
- During peak periods when there are many visitors, you might experience waiting periods.
- Dogs are allowed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- With these round-trip tickets, board the Pilatusbahn – the world's steepest cogwheel train – from Alpnachstad to the summit of Mount Pilatus in Lucerne.
- Reach 2,132 meters above sea level and take in stunning views of the Pilatus region including peaks of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
- At the summit, savor more expansive views from the sunny platform, and enjoy a peaceful walk along the flower path next to the trail to Tomlishorn.
- This ticket also includes a picturesque ride on the cable car between Pilatus Kulm and Kriens.
Inclusions
- Round-trip railway tickets to Mount Pilatus from Alpnachstad
- Cable car access between Pilatus Kulm and Kriens
Cogwheel Train
- First station: Alpnachstad
- Intermediate station: Ämsigen
- Last station: Pilatus Kulm
Cable Car Dragon Ride
- First station: Kriens
- Intermediate station: Fräkmüntegg
- Last station: Pilatus Kulm
- Tip: Bring binoculars for a closer view of the Alpine peaks and the chance to spot local wildlife like chamois and marmots.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Paid Parking.
- Arrival by public transport is recommended.
- During peak periods when there are many visitors, you might experience waiting periods.
- Dogs are allowed.
- You can choose your start and end point (Kriens and/or Alpnachstad).
- Please note: Cable car is closed for maintenance work from Oct 21 to Nov 8, 2024. During this time, Pilatus Kulm can be reached by cog railway from Alpnachstad.
- Please note that this is a self-guided tour.
- The cogwheel railway operates from 6 May to 17 Nov 2024.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Enjoy a half-day round trip to Mount Pilatus with a gondola ride, a trip up the cable-way, a cogwheel railway ride, and a boat cruise around Lake Lucerne.
- The distinction with the "Silver round-trip" lies in the Lucerne to/from Kriens journey, which is conducted by boat cruise rather than by train.
- Enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg station overlooking the alpine valleys.
- Feel the thrill of sitting in a cockpit with 360 degree panoramic views in the aerial cable-way ride from Fräkmüntegg to Pilatus Kulm.
- Marvel at the rock formations onboard the steepest cogwheel railway down to Alpnachstad and end the day with a scenic boat cruise on the way back to Lucerne.
Inclusions
- Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne
- Access to gondola ride and aerial cableway
- Tickets to the cogwheel railway
- First/second class tickets to the lake cruise
Exclusions
- Tour guide
- Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals and snacks in restaurants
- Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)
- Other personal expenses
- Tip: Let yourself be enchanted as the first rays of the sun hit the “Esel” point on Mount Pilatus and the sun sets from the “Oberhaupt” point on the mountain.
- The experience is wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.