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Mt Pilatus Day Trip From Lucerne Highlights

  • Take a ride up to Mt. Pilatus and enjoy the dramatic views of the snow-capped mountains from a cable car ride

  • Dig in the splendid sight of the mountains and lakes as you hop in the world's steepest cogwheel railway

  • Enjoy a boat ride back to Lucerne and cruise through the glimmering waters

  • See the real beauty of the Swiss Alps by booking this package

Mt Pilatus Day Trip From Lucerne Overview

Starting Timing: 12:30 PM

Activity Duration: 5.5 hours (approx.)

Location: Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland

About Mt Pilatus Day Trip from Lucerne with Cogwheel Railway Ticket:

Grab a chance to ride the gondola up to Fräkmüntegg and then to the aerial cableway called the Dragon Ride. The best part is, that its panoramic windows will surely take you to cloud 9. You’ll reach the summit of Mt Pilatus where you will enjoy the alpine scenery, hike up to one of the peaks, relax on the terrace, or enjoy the meal on your own in one of the restaurants on-site.

About Mt Pilatus Day Trip from Lucerne with Cogwheel Railway:

  • Start your journey by departing from Lucerne in a comfortable coach and drive towards the beauty of Kriens.
  • Just as you reach the location, take in the majestic views of the surroundings and prepare for a gondola ride towards Fräkmüntegg.
  • From there you will be entering the Dragon ride cable car from where you can admire the panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains.
  • Arrive at the peak of Mt. Pilatus at a height of 2132 meters above sea level.
  • Take a hike towards the summit or go down to the Dragon Trail where it is believed that dragons with healing powers used to live in the middle ages.
  • Sit and relax with the splendid views of mountains and lakes from the terrace.
  • Enjoy the majestic views from the top as you grab some delicious food from a restaurant.
  • Then get ready for once in a lifetime opportunity, when you get to ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway. 
  • Just as you arrive at Alpnachstad, you will be cruising through the serene waters to reach back at Lucerne by the astonishing beauty of "Lake of the 4 Cantons"(only available in summers).

How to reach?

  • By Car/Cab: The location is 280 m away from the main city of Lucerne and is reachable by a cab or a rented car within 2 minutes.
  • By Walk: You can also take a minute's walk from the main city of Lucerne.

Select Package Options

Hop in this tour to experience a cable car ride, a boat cruise, and many more exciting things with this package.

Note:

  • Children below the age of 6 years will go free of charge, whereas children between the age of 6-15 years will be charged on a child price basis.
  • Children above the age of 15 years will be considered adults.


Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Dragon Ride cable car up Mt. Pilatus
    • Descent by cogwheel train
    • 1-hour boat cruise with summer option
  • Transfers
    • Transportation to Kriens by comfortable coach


  • Guide
    • Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide


  • Meals
    • Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF with autumn option

More Details about Mt Pilatus Day Trip From Lucerne

Know Before You Go for Mt Pilatus Day Trip From Lucerne

  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival and entry.
  • Children below the age of 6 years will go free of charge, whereas children between the age of 6-15 years will be charged on a child price basis and children above the age of 15 years will be considered adults.
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle are not allowed.
  • May 7-25 2022: depending on snow conditions, the cogwheel train may be replaced by the aerial cable car.
  • From October 17-23 and November 5-20 2022: 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 24 to November 4 2022: 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.

Mt Pilatus Day Trip From Lucerne Map

Starting Point
Frankenstrasse 2
Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland