Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by aerial cable car to take part in easy hikes through the Alpine scenery. Descend the mountain on the world's steepest cogwheel railway, and then cruise back to Lucerne by boat.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
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- Duration 5.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Frankenstrasse 2
Transfer
(1 hour)
Kriens
Cable car ride
Cable car
Pilatus - Kulm
Hiking
Train
Lake Lucerne
Boat cruise
Transfer
(1 hour)
Finish at:
Cruise Pier 2
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Get jaw-dropping views on the cable car ride up Mt. Pilatus
- Brave the world's steepest cogwheel railway
- Cruise back to Lucerne by boat (during summer)
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Swiss Alps
Full description
Embark on a day trip from Lucerne and ascend Mount Pilatus by cable car. Go on a hike and kick pack on the panorama terrace, descended the mountain by cogwheel railway, and complete your experience with a return journey by boat.
Depart Lucerne and relax aboard a comfortable coach on the drive to Kriens. Then, climb aboard the panoramic gondolas and journey to Fräkmüntegg to board the aerial Dragon Ride cable car up the mountain. Get magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks from the panoramic windows.
Arrive at the top of Mt. Pilatus, 2,132 meters above sea level and feel like a bird as you survey your surroundings. Hike to the summit or venture down the Dragon Trail where dragons with healing powers were thought to live in the Middle Ages.
Relax on the panoramic terrace and take in the magnificent vistas of the mountains and lakes. Eat at one of the restaurants to enjoy lunch on top of the world.
Get ready for the ride of a lifetime as you descend the mountain on the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Arrive in Alpnachstad to embark on a one-hour cruise back to Lucerne on the beautiful "Lake of the 4 Cantons" (only during summer).
Includes
- Bilingual guide
- Transportation in a comfortable bus
- Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car
- Cogwheel train (June 5-Nov 19, 2023)
- 1-hour boat cruise (until October 22, 2023)
- Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from October 23, 2023, if autumn option chosen)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Additional food or drink
- Personal expenses
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Your tour departs from Frankenstrasse 2-4 in a side street next to Lucerne train station. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure and wait on the sidewalk with your confirmation details and valid ID ready.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Food and drinks in the vehicle
Know before you go
- From October 23rd to November 10th, 2023: the ascent and descent will be made by cogwheel train, due to the revision of the cable car
- From November 11th - 19th, 2023: the ascent will be made by cable car, and the descent will be by cogwheel train
- From October 23rd - November 19th, 2023, there will not be a boat ride so a lunch voucher will be included instead