Why choose this tour ?
Visiting Lucerne’s landmark mountain, Mt. Pilatus, is a must-do when you're in the Lake Lucerne region. Start your trip at Alpnachstad or Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the world's steepest cogwheel railway (from Alpnachstad) or with the panorama-gondola and aerial Cableway "Dragon Ride" (from Kriens). At the top of Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view over the Swiss mountains, Lake Lucerne and the city of Lucerne - either from the spacious panorama terrace outside or the cosy panorama gallery inside. After a few minutes, you can also reach one of the three peaks at Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt or Tomlishorn) and enjoy your walk in the Swiss mountains or on the Dragon Path. Pilatus is also called Dragon mountain because of the legends about a dragon living there - learn about these myths in the Dragon World at Pilatus Kulm. This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point.
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What makes Mt Pilatus Roundtrip Ticket from Alpnachstad or Kriens a unique experience ?
If you start your trip in Alpnachstad, take the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.
If you start your trip at Kriens valley station, enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where you can visit the biggest rope park of Central Switzerland (suitable for visitors from 4 years old). At Fräkmüntegg you will change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and reach the summit Pilatus Kulm at 2132 meters above sea level in 5 minutes.
No matter whether you start at Alnachstad or Kriens valley station, you'll reach the summit Pilatus Kulm at 2132 meters above sea level. At the top of the Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view over the Swiss mountains and Lake Lucerne. You can also hike to one of the three peaks at Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt or Tomlishorn) or walk along the Dragon Path. At Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm you can try some local specialties in one of the restaurants before heading back.
Tour Description & 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
- Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley
- This is an unguided individual tour
- Operates in almost all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Cableways are not in operation in case of storm
- 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 for the cogwheel railway
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Depart Kriens or Alpnachstad
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Depart Kriens or Alpnachstad: You can choose to depart from Kriens or Alpnachstad - Depart from Alpnachstad only
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Depart from Alpnachstad only : Due to maintentance works on the cable car from Kriens, your only transportation option up Mt Pilatus is from Alpnachstad - Depart from Kriens only
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Depart from Kriens only: During winter the only option to ascend Mt Pilatus is from Kriens
Mt Pilatus Roundtrip Ticket from Alpnachstad or Kriens Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
- Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
- Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
Not Included
- 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)
- Parking fee at the valley station Alpnachstad and Kriens (CHF 5 per day)
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Special Instructions:
- 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 201 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
•Check the timetable carefully •This is an unguided individual tour •Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately •Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years) •The transportation to the start and from the end point is not included •You can choose your start and end point (Kriens and/or Alpnachstad) •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