Why choose this tour ?
Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Begin your journey toward the skies with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg, and then hop aboard the aerial cableway for your ascent to the summit of Mt Pilatus. Relax at your leisure on the peak or take a short hike to make the most of the stunning scenery below. Descend to Alpnachstad aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train and cruise out onto Lake Lucerne to admire the views from the water.
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What makes Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise a unique experience ?
Meet your guide in central Lucerne (Frankenstrasse 2-4) in the early afternoon.
Hop aboard your comfortable coach for the short journey to Kriens, at the foot of the imposing Mt Pilatus. On arrival, begin your ascent to the mountain’s lofty summit with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to the Fräkmüntegg terminus. Enjoy beautiful views over the rolling hills and lush pine forests below. At Fräkmüntegg, hop aboard the aerial tramway — a spacious and modern cabin with panoramic windows designed to give the feeling of flight. Continue your climb to the summit at a dizzying altitude of 7,000 feet, and take in spectacular views over the Alpine peaks and lakes from your vantage point on the mountain. During your free time atop Mt Pilatus, perhaps sit down to a high-altitude lunch among the peaks (own expense) or relax on the expansive sun terrace. Venture down the Dragon's Path and take a short hike around the summit to enjoy the amazing views.
Take the world's steepest cogwheel train down to Alpnachstad, descending past trickling mountain streams and sheer rock faces toward the verdant, green meadows below.
Conclude your tour with a picturesque 1-hour boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne and enjoy the spectacular scenery from an entirely different angle.
At the end of the cruise, your tour ends back in Lucerne.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 20.10.-07.11.2025: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
- 08.11.-14.11.2025: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
- Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 20.10. - 07.11.2025)
- Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 20.10.2025 - 14.11.2025)
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
- Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from 12.05.2025 onwards)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Best of Switzerland Tours.
- 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 979 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and wait on the sidewalk at Frankenstrasse 2-4, where your tour guide will meet you. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.
