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Mt. Pilatus Afternoon Silver Round Trip from Luzern

Lucerne, Switzerlandby SwissTravelGuide.ch

  • 4.3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English

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Overview

Experience one of Switzerland's most iconic mountain adventures on this small-group Pilatus Silver Round Trip from Lucerne. Travel by train to Kriens before ascending Mount Pilatus aboard the panoramic gondola and the spectacular Dragon Ride aerial cableway. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, Lake Lucerne, and the surrounding peaks. Take time to explore the mountain, relax on the panoramic terraces, or enjoy refreshments with unforgettable scenery. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad before returning to Lucerne by train. With a maximum of six guests, this tour offers a relaxed, personal experience and the perfect way to discover one of Switzerland's most famous mountain destinations.

What's included

  • English speaking Swiss tourguide
  • all necessary tickets (no aditional costs)
  • seat reservation for guaranteed departure on cogwheel train
  • Gratuities
  • Food or drinks (various restaurants available at Mt. Pilatus)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Lucerne Station

    15 min

    Board the local bus for a 15 minutes ride to Kriens

  2. 2

    Kriens

    15 min

    Take a light walk through the charming village of Kriens to arrive at the gondola station

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    45 min

    Board the gondola (cableway) and enjoy the scenic ride from Kriens to Pilatus.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    2 hours

    Arriving at Mt. Pilatus, enjoy the walk-around with your guide through the "dragon gallery" and to the viewpoint. Enjoy your free time to discover one of the restaurants, the terraces and shops.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    40 min

    Ride on the world's steepes coghweel train from Mt. Pilatus to Alpnachstad - a masterpiece of engineering and stunning views.

  6. 6

    Alpnachstad

    20 min

    Board the local train from Alpnachstad, which takes you within 15 minutes back to Luzern, where the tour ends

Meeting and pickup

Your tourguide awaits you IN FRONT OF the tourist information at train track Nr. 3 (blue sign "tourist-information"). Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.

End point

Your tourguide awaits you IN FRONT OF the tourist information at train track Nr. 3 (blue sign "tourist-information"). Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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