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
- 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 5.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, German
Experience
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
Depart Lucerne and relax aboard a comfortable coach on the short 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. Avail 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 1-hour cruise back to Lucerne on the beautiful "Lake of the 4 Cantons" (only during summer).
Includes
- Transportation to Kriens by comfortable coach
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Dragon Ride cable car up Mt. Pilatus
- Descent by cogwheel train
- 1-hour boat cruise with summer option
- Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF with autumn option
- Additional food or drink
- Personal expenses
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
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
- Food and drinks in the vehicle
Know before you go
- Early May 2021: depending on snow conditions, the cogwheel train may be replaced by the aerial cable car
- From October 18-24 and November 13-14: the ascent will be made by cable car, the descent will be by cogwheel train (no boat ride) but a lunch voucher will be included
- From October 25 to November 12: the ascent and descent will be made by cogwheel train, due to revision of the cable car (no boat ride) but a lunch voucher will be included