Self-guided Tour of Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne

A glimpse of Lucerne with cable car rides, a train journey and a cruise

4.7 · Exceptional(9 reviews)
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Free cancellation available
Ticket collection required
Duration: 5 hours

On this tour, you'll get to explore the highlights of Lucerne. Your first stop will be in Kriens, where you can take the cable car to Krienseregg and see the views from Restaurant Krienseregg. You can also take the cable car to Fräkmüntegg and go climbing in the rope park, or try some local cuisine in the restaurant.

You can then take the ropeway to Pilatus Kulm. Once you reach the top, you can stay inside the gallery, relax on the terrace, explore hiking trails or enjoy a meal at Hotel Bellevue or Hotel Pilatus Kulm.

Once you've had your fill, you can board the world's steepest cogwheel railway and make your way down to Alpnachstad. You can visit the Chalet Restaurant to try the food, then take a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, after which your tour will come to an end.

Why visit

  • Panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps
  • One-hour cruise experience on Lake Lucerne
  • Ride on 'Dragon Ride' cable car to the summit

What's included

  • Cruise
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Cable car ticket

Restrictions

  • Visitors must show a valid photo ID.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Additional information

Please check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat connections (there are 2–5 boat departures per day).

It's highly recommended to make a reservation on the Mt. Pilatus official website for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa) to avoid long waiting checks.

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

Children aged 0 to 6 years can participate for free.

Operated by PILATUS-BAHNEN AG

Location

Ticket collection point
Pilatus Kulm, Schlossweg 1, Lucerne, 6010

User ratings

4.7 · Exceptional(9 reviews)
Good value
4.4
Facilities
4.5
Quality of service
4.5
Ease of access
4.3

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