From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip

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Starts
Hergiswil
Duration
4 Hrs. 30 Min.
Admission
Printed voucher
Minimum age
6 years

Description

Experience the ultimate Swiss adventure as you journey from Lucerne to the summit of Mt. Pilatus, combining scenic gondola rides, a thrilling cable car ascent, and a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne. This iconic round trip lets you discover the best of the Lake Lucerne region in just half a day.

Begin your journey by taking a short bus ride from Lucerne to Kriens, where you’ll board a panoramic gondola. Glide above lush forests and alpine meadows, pausing at Krienseregg and Fräkmüntegg to enjoy the views or try local specialties at your own pace. Children will love the playground at Pilu Land, making this a great family outing.

Continue your ascent on the Dragon Ride aerial cableway, which offers breathtaking vistas through its large windows and cockpit-like design. At the summit of Pilatus Kulm, soak in panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. You can relax on the terrace, explore short hiking trails, or savor a meal at the mountaintop restaurants.

Descend on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, winding through dramatic rock faces and vibrant alpine landscapes to Alpnachstad. From there, step aboard a boat for a picturesque one-hour cruise across Lake Lucerne, returning you to the city center near the train station.

This self-guided tour includes all transportation: bus, gondola, cable car, cogwheel train, and lake cruise. The journey can be taken in either direction, but be sure to check timetables for boat departures. Secure your spot and make unforgettable memories—check availability and book your Mt. Pilatus adventure today!

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Included

Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne
Panoramic gondola ride between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
Aerial cableway between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
Cogwheel railway between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
Lake cruise from Alpnachstad to Lucerne on Lake Lucerne

Destinations

Hergiswil

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From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip

Good to know

• Please check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat connections (there are 2 - 5 boat departures per day) •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 trip can be taken in both directions for a roundtrip journey • This is an unguided activity • This trip operates in almost all weather conditions, but please dress appropriately • Children under the age of 6 participate for free

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