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From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip

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From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip
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4.7045255 out of 5 stars
1127 reviews

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day trip which takes you on multiple modes of transportation. Take in the views from a boat, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway, and gondola.

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Sherrijean – United States

The views were amazing and the transfers were very easy. The only negative was the tram was very packed and it was difficult to get photos during the ride.

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Michael – United States

it was nice to have everything planned out and in one place. Every node of transportation is covered and you just scan the qr code. it does take a little research head of time to figure out what time is best to be where on the loop.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
  • Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps
  • World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
  • See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway

Full description

Combine Lucerne’s landmark mountain with a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Both of the experiences are an absolute must during your visit to the Lake Lucerne Region.

The Golden Round starts in Lucerne. Take bus number 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) right in front of the train station of Lucerne. After an eleven-minute bus ride to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you will reach the valley station of the panorama gondola in Kriens. Enjoy 15 minutes travel to the middle station Krienseregg. There you can sit and relax on the terrace of Restaurant Krienseregg (own expenses) and enjoy your time while children are playing on the Pilu Land playground.

After another 15 minutes travel by panorama gondola, you will reach the middle station Fräkmüntegg. At Fräkmüntegg you can test your agility by climbing in the rope park (own expenses) or try one of the local specialties in the self-service restaurant (own expenses). At Fräkmüntegg you will also change into the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and after an exhilarating 5-minute ride you will reach the top of Pilatus Kulm. Thanks to its spacious interior, cockpit-like design and large windows the Dragon Ride gives you the impression of being in a helicopter.

From the top you can enjoy the panoramic views over the Lake of Lucerne and the Swiss Alps on the summit and decide if you want to stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks (5-10 minutes) or enjoy a local specialty in the restaurant of Hotel Bellevue or Hotel Pilatus Kulm (own expenses). Many hiking possibilities invite you to discover the Dragon Mountain above Lucerne.

The world's steepest cogwheel railway (built in 1889) will bring you from Pilatus Kulm through fascinating rock faces, sparkling mountain streams and lush meadows carpeted with Alpine flowers down to Alpnachstad. In Alpnachstad you just pass under the street, and you will be at the cruise landing stage in Alpnachstad. After a breathtaking one-hour boat trip on Lake Lucerne, you will arrive in Lucerne, near the station and your unforgettable half-day-trip will finish.

The Golden Round Trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by boat from Lucerne. In any case please check the timetable before your visit, especially for the boat ride.

Includes

  • Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne
  • Panoramic gondola ride between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
  • Aerial cableway between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
  • Cogwheel railway between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
  • Lake cruise from Alpnachstad to Lucerne on Lake Lucerne
  • Tour guide
  • Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
  • Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run) and personal expenses

Meeting point

Start your trip at the Lucerne Train Station. Show your ticket on bus number 1 from Lucerne to the stop Kriens, Zentrum/Pilatus. Please check the timetable before your visit.

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Know before you go

  • Please check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat connections (there are 2 - 5 boat departures per day)
  • 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
  • The trip can be taken in both directions for a roundtrip journey
  • This is an unguided activity
  • This trip operates in almost all weather conditions, but please dress appropriately
  • Children under the age of 6 participate for free

From $138.56 per person

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4.7 /5

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Sherrijean – United StatesOctober 10, 2024 – Verified booking
The views were amazing and the transfers were very easy. The only negative was the tram was very packed and it was difficult to get photos during the ride.
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Michael – United StatesOctober 7, 2024 – Verified booking
it was nice to have everything planned out and in one place. Every node of transportation is covered and you just scan the qr code. it does take a little research head of time to figure out what time is best to be where on the loop.
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Lisa – United StatesOctober 2, 2024 – Verified booking
Our activities today were great. We loved not having a tour guide and being able to do what we want on our own schedule. The views from every aspect were amazing. We stopped at the top of the gondola and ate a quick meal that was also good! Highly recommend this activity

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