Experience the scenic splendor of Mt. Pilatus on a self-guided trip. Ride the cable car from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, and then experience the Dragon Ride to the summit.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Instant confirmation
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the scenic splendor of the Swiss Alps aboard the aerial cable car
- Experience the Dragon Ride to Mt. Pilatus
- Get stunning views of the Alps from 2,132 meters above sea level
- Treat yourself to a delicious lunch in the historical ambiance of the Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
Full description
Experience the landmark mountain of Lucerne from different perspectives on an aerial and cogwheel train ride across the Swiss Alps. Choose whether to depart from the valley station in Kriens or Alpnachstad, and get ready for the journey of your life!
Board a 4-seat gondola at the valley station in Kriens and travel to Krienseregg, where an adventure playground and the nearby Krienseregg restaurant make it the perfect spot for families with small children. Continue to Fräkmüntegg on another 15-minute gondola ride to encounter another restaurant and the endless opportunities of the rope park. Then, experience the "Dragon Ride" cable car ride to the summit of Mt. Pilatus for spectacular views 2,132 meters above sea level.
Go inside the panorama gallery for stunning mountain views, or visit the terraces to climb up one of the peaks. Avail of the self service Restaurant Bellevue and Ibex Bar for light refreshments and snacks. Alternatively, treat yourself to a delicious lunch in a historical ambiance at the Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm.
Ride back down by the Dragon Ride and cable car to Kriens and reach the valley station in Alpnachstad in 30 minutes for the end of your day of discovery on Mt. Pilatus.
Includes
- Cable car
- Dragon Ride
- Cogwheel train (closed until May 2020)
- Food and beverages
- Rope park entrance fee
- Parking fee (CHF5)
- Overnight stay on the summit
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Kriens or Alpnachstad valley stations. However, as this is a self-guided tour there is not an official meeting point.
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Know before you go
- You can choose whether to start from the valley stations of Kriens or Alpnachstad, and end at Alpnachstad or Kriens as per your direction of travel
- Please note that this is a self-guided tour
- The world's steepest cogwheel railway is closed from November 18 2019, to around mid-May 2020
- During this time, you will take the Dragon Ride and panoramic cable car to access the cogwheel from Kriens
