Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Round Trip from Lucerne

Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by a scenic train ride, 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 train ride between Lucerne and Alpnachstad 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

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 take the public train back to Lucerne (20 min). The trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by train from Lucerne. In any case, check the timetable before your visit.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Check the timetable carefully
• Round trip can be done in both directions
• Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Cableways are not in operation in the case of storms
• A maximum of 9 people per booking
• Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs
• Strollers must be folded during transport
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a cogwheel train reservation

• Mt Pilatus & train to Lucerne
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• Public train between Luzern and Alpnachstad or vice versa (2nd class)
• Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa)
• Panorama Gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg (or vice versa)
• Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne main station (or vice versa)
• 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

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • This is a self-guided tour, there is no guide waiting for you. • Please check the timetable before your visit: https://www.pilatus.ch/en/inform/timetable • Start your trip at the Lucerne train station. Show the voucher on bus no. 1 from Lucerne to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus". In Kriens you can directly pass the turnstile. If you wish to take the trip in the other direction, take the train from Lucerne to Alpnachstad and show the voucher on the train. In Alpnachstad you can directly pass the turnstile. 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 • Don't miss the last transportation down from Mt. Pilatus: https://www.pilatus.ch/en/inform/timetable • Information for the bus: Inklusive Passepartout Zone 10 (2.Klasse)(L)(V)(12)

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Pilatus-Bahnen AG.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Zurich.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 57 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.