Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cogwheel
Description
Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola. Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point. Please check the timetable carefully, escpecially for the boat connections (2 - 5 boat depatrues per day). The Round Trip can be taken in both directions
Tour Options
Itinerary
Take bus no. 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) from Lucerne’s train station. After an 11-min. bus ride to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you reach the valley station in Kriens. The Panorama Gondolas take you to the middle station Fräkmüntegg in 30 min. where you can try the rope park or the Dragon Glider (own expenses). Change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top (5 min.). From Pilatus Kulm, enjoy the panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps and either stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks or enjoy a local specialty in our restaurants (own expenses). The world's steepest cogwheel railway brings you back down to Alpnachstad in 35 min. Next to the valley station you board the boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. After 1-1.5 hours you arrive in Lucerne, near the train station. The trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by boat from Lucerne. In any case check the timetable before your visit.
If you opt for the departure from Kriens valley station, take the Panorama Gondolas and the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" to the top.
If you opt for departure from Alpnach, take the cogwheel to the summit.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat cruise (2-5 departures per day)
- This is an unguided individual tour
- Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Cableways are not in operation in case of storm
- Starting direction 1: Take the cruise ship at the railway station in Lucerne (Quai 2 in front of the train station)
- Starting direction 2: Take bus number 1 at the railway station in Lucerne to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus
- Round trip can be taken in both directions
- Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs
- Strollers must be folded during transport
- 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
Reviews(258)
Make sure to get cogwheel reservations ahead of time, in addition to your ticket. It was hot in Lucerne, but pleasantly cool at Pilatus Klum.
It is not described thoroughly. I had to go on ChatGPT to figure out how to navigate. You need to write out an easy step step way to get the train tickets and that there are 2 starting spots. Poorly organized by viator
This was a brilliant experience. Thanks to the reviews I selected to do the boat trip first. I knew the trip was unaccompanied and I planned the boat trip timings and booked the cogwheel seat. The route isn’t complicated and if the instructions had version A and version B it would be even more straight forward. My son chose to do the toboggan ride at the dragon ride section around 14:00 and this had a 60-75 minutes wait. I was told at the cafe it was better to do this 10-12 am so maybe the trip with the boat trip at the end might be best if you plan to do activities.
What a wonderful experience. We purchased the golden ticket which includes the boat tour. Boat, cogwheel, top of Mt. Pilatus then down by gondola, tram and bus back to Lucerne. You can do vice versa. Follow signs and you should be fine. Ask questions as people are friendly and will help. The views are amazing and I was pleasantly surprised by all of the hikers. Also a must is the Lion Monument and chapel bridge. Both full of history.
You are on your own. There is no guide but the ease of having the pass for these activities is definitely worth it.
Great experience- a lot of fun. Started early as to beat the crowds. Must do if here in the area
A great day!! Did the lake cruise first, would always choose to organize the day in that order. Be sure to get your funicular ticket early.
I thought this was a tour and not self guided. Luckily we got some directions from strangers and made I through.
Took the world's steepest cogwheel railroad 7,000 feet up to the summit. When we were half way up to the summit, our train stopped and only the people in the first train had a moment to take a pic. The windows in all cars can be lowered to take pictures so bring your phones and cameras. It took 17 minutes to get to the top. We had 2.5 hours to explore and it wasn't enough. The viewpoints and outdoor trials were all worth doing. The light changes quickly so you have to seize the moment as it is all stunning. We returned down the mountain by cablecar.
Overall value add is a single ticket avoids buying tickets at multiple places. However, being self guided, more detailed instructions would have been helpful.
