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Mt. Pilatus self-guided silver round trip from Lucerne including train

Free cancellation
Place: Lucerne
Validity: Flexible
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm
  • Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
  • Enjoy a ride with the world's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
  • Enjoy a scenic train ride between Lucerne and Alpnachstad

What to expect

Combine Lucerne’s landmark mountain with a scenic train ride from Lucerne. The Silver Round Trip starts in Lucerne. Take bus number 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) right in front of the train station of Lucerne. After an eleven-minute bus trip to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you will reach the valley station of the panorama gondola in Kriens. Enjoy 15 minutes travel to the middle station Krienseregg.

After another 15 minutes travel by panorama cable car, you will reach the middle station Fräkmüntegg. At Fräkmüntegg you will change into the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and after an exhilarating 5-minute ride you will reach the top of Pilatus Kulm.

From the top you can enjoy the panoramic views over the Lake of Lucerne and the Swiss Alps on the summit and decide if you want to stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks or enjoy a local specialty in the restaurant of Hotel Bellevue or Hotel Pilatus Kulm. Many hiking possibilities invite you to discover the Dragon Mountain above Lucerne.

The world's steepest cogwheel railway will bring you from Pilatus Kulm through fascinating rock faces, sparkling mountain streams and lush meadows carpeted with Alpine flowers down to Alpnachstad. In Alpnachstad take the train back to Lucerne. The Silver Round Trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by train from Lucerne. In any case please check the timetable before your visit.

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Important to know

  • Check the timetable carefully
  • 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
  • The Round Trip can be taken in both directions
  • This is an unguided individual tour
  • Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years)
  • Choose the 1st: First.
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What’s included

Bus connection between Lucerne and Kriens

Panorama cable car from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg

Cableway Dragon Ride from Fräkmüntegg to Pilatus Kulm

Cogwheel railway from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad

Train from Alpnachstad to Lucerne

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Rope park entry and sled rental

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Tour guide

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Lucerne train station, Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland

Meeting point:

Please note this is a self-guided tour, there is no guide waiting for you at bus stops. Show the voucher on bus no. 1 from Lucerne to "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" or on the train between Lucerne and Alpnachstad.

Provider

PILATUS-BAHNEN AG

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464