Swiss BBQ & Hike Experience – with Mount Pilatus Ticket
Description
Join our experienced guide for an unforgettable day hike on Mount Pilatus, one of Switzerland's most famous mountains. From Lucerne, we take the bus to the Pilatus valley station. The cable car takes us up to the summit and we enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Lucerne. Once at the top, an easy hike takes us to the Tomlishorn - the highest point on Mount Pilatus. At 2'132 meters above sea level, the views are spectacular and with a bit of luck you might even spot an ibex. During the hike our guide will tell you interesting facts about the mountain, its flora and fauna and its legends, such as the Pilatus dragons. After the one-hour hike, we take the cable car back to Fräkmüntegg for a well-earned lunch. We grill over an open fire for a real Swiss barbecue experience. Then we take the cable car back to Kriens and the bus back to Lucerne.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total tour duration includes travel time of 3 hours.
- Guests can decide on the spot whether they want meat or vegetarian.
Reviews(7)
We had an amazing time! Starting in the city centre of Lucerne our guide Caroline took us to Kriens from where we went to the top of Mount Pilatus by cablecar. Beautiful, easy and rather flat hike with a spectacular view - we even spotted ibexes 😍 The BBQ lunch was a great experience: delicious food (also vegetarian options available) with views to the beautiful lake. 100% would recommend😊
Dear Amy, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the view, the easy hike and the BBQ experience on Mount Pilatus. You lucky ones, you even saw ibexes. We hope you had a great stay in Lucerne. Kind regards, Tourist Information Team Lucerne
Amazing authentic Swiss experience. We are a couple travelling from the US. We met our guide in Lucerne then travelled with the group by bus to Kriens - super easy. Reached the top of Mt. Pilatus by gondola - woow what a stunning ride! On top we did the hike. In the description it said 1h which is pretty accurate. I was a bit hesitant first as normally i‘m not a big hiker but turned out I was perfectly fine! We all enjoyed the explanations of our guide and took tons of photos. The highlight obviously was the BBQ!! We grilled our Swiss sausage over an open fire pit. The bread was amazing too and wow the view. Truly an amazing experience I‘ll never forget and can only recommend to any traveller visiting Lucerne.
Dear Celine, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the hike, the views and especially the BBQ experience on Mount Pilatus. We hope to welcome you back to Lucerne soon. Kind regards, Tourist Information Team Lucerne
The hike up Mount Pilatus was simply fantastic! Our guide was great—friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about the region. The view from the top is incredibly beautiful, and the BBQ afterwards was really tasty and cozy. All in all, a great experience that I can absolutely recommend!
Dear Zoey, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Guided Hike on Mount Pilatus. We hope you had a wonderful stay and would be delighted to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Tourist Information Team Lucerne
This trip was amazing! We felt very welcomed and had such a great time. The hike on mount Pilatus was beautiful with stunning views, and our guide was super friendly and helpful. The Swiss BBQ was delicious and made the experience even more special. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Lucerne!
Dear Kavita, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Guided Hike on Mount Pilatus. We hope you had a pleasant stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Tourist Information Team Lucerne
Panoramic hike and easy to walk, even for inexperienced mountaineers; the guide was very friendly and I loved his personal stories about the mountain; but the best thing was the Swiss-style BBQ - a top experience!
Hallo Manuela, Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback. Es freut uns zu hören, dass Ihnen die Wanderung und BBQ auf den Pilatus gefallen hat. Wir hoffen, dass Sie einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Luzern hatten und freuen uns, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüssen zu dürfen. Freundliche Grüsse Tourist Information Luzern
Amazing experience. The views up there were stunning, the hike had the perfect easy lenght. It was super nice to not think about where we're going and just following the guide - she brought us to all the best spots! We were a small group, so our guide could answer so many of our questions individually. Oh and delicious BBQ.
Dear Florian, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Guided Hike on Mount Pilatus. We hope you had a pleasant stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Tourist Information Team Lucerne
Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, this hike on Mount Pilatus was absolutely fantastic. The views over Lake Lucerne were breathtaking, and our guide made the trail so enjoyable with stories and local tips. Reaching the top and enjoying a Swiss BBQ in the fresh mountain air was just incredible. I loved the authentic alpine vibe—it felt real and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and unique mountain adventure!
Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are delighted that you appreciated our Guided Hike on Mount Pilatus. We hope you had a pleasant stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Tourist Information Team Lucerne
