Mount Pilatus

Discover Swiss Alpine beauty at Mount Pilatus. Ride the cogwheel train up to Lucerne's mountain on a scenic 30-minute journey. Reaching the top, take in the stunning wheels, strolling the flower paths and hiking trails. Enjoy roundtrip transfers between Alpnachstad and Pilatusbahn.

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Cable car ascending from Kriens to Mount Pilatus with scenic view of Lake Lucerne.

Map of cable car route from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm via Krienseregg and Fräkmüntegg.

Cable car interior with panoramic view of clouds on route to Pilatus Kulm from Kriens.

Cable car ascending through clouds at Fräkmüntegg, offering views of Swiss landscape.

View from cable car to Pilatus Kulm, overlooking Lake Lucerne and surrounding mountains.

Mount Pilatus cable car ascending over lush green landscape and distant city view.

Cable car ascending above Lucerne Lake with scenic mountain and lake views.

Pilatus Kulm cable cars ascending over lush green forest with mountains in the background.

From Kriens: Mount Pilatus Round-Trip Cable Car Tickets

Free cancellation

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Flexible duration

Board a cable car with expansive windows, allowing you to relish the surrounding scenic landscape, as you ascend the most popular mountain in Lucerne.
Stop at Fräkmüntegg, a popular family destination, then enjoy an exciting dragon cable tide to Pilatus, elevating you to 2,132 meters above sea level.
Soak up views of peaks such as Eiger and Mönch, and Lake Lucerne while indulging in various activities at the top.
The ticket entitles you to ride the Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad cogwheel railway, exclusively available from June to Oct.
Fun fact: From the Pilatus summit, on a clear day, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of over 70 Alpine peaks and even see as far as the Black Forest in Germany!

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Board a cable car with expansive windows, allowing you to relish the surrounding scenic landscape, as you ascend the most popular mountain in Lucerne.
Stop at Fräkmüntegg, a popular family destination, then enjoy an exciting dragon cable tide to Pilatus, elevating you to 2,132 meters above sea level.
Soak up views of peaks such as Eiger and Mönch, and Lake Lucerne while indulging in various activities at the top.
The ticket entitles you to ride the Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad cogwheel railway, exclusively available from June to Oct.
Fun fact: From the Pilatus summit, on a clear day, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of over 70 Alpine peaks and even see as far as the Black Forest in Germany!

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CHF 60

Mount Pilatus summit with visitors and cable car, overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.

Visitors enjoying the view from Mount Pilatus summit, Lucerne, with mountain peaks in the background.

Red cogwheel train ascending Mount Pilatus, Switzerland, with rocky cliffs and green slopes.

Boat cruising on Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background.

Red cogwheel train ascending Mount Pilatus, Switzerland, with rocky landscape.

From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

Free cancellation

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10 hr

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Embark on a full-day guided tour from central Zurich aboard a comfortable AC coach, with mountain transfers via gondola, cable car, and the world’s steepest cogwheel train.
Your English- and Spanish-speaking guide will lead you through Lucerne’s highlights, including the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre, with some free time to explore and shop for souvenirs.
From Lucerne, travel to Kriens and take the gondola to Fräkmüntegg, then switch to the Dragon Cable Car for the ascent to Mount Pilatus’ summit (2,132 m).
At the top, discover the interactive Dragon World, stroll the scenic Dragon Trail, or hike to the peak (weather permitting), and unwind on the panorama terrace with sweeping views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
Descend on the thrilling cogwheel train to Alpnachstad, then enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne before returning to Zurich.

More details

Embark on a full-day guided tour from central Zurich aboard a comfortable AC coach, with mountain transfers via gondola, cable car, and the world’s steepest cogwheel train.
Your English- and Spanish-speaking guide will lead you through Lucerne’s highlights, including the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre, with some free time to explore and shop for souvenirs.
From Lucerne, travel to Kriens and take the gondola to Fräkmüntegg, then switch to the Dragon Cable Car for the ascent to Mount Pilatus’ summit (2,132 m).
At the top, discover the interactive Dragon World, stroll the scenic Dragon Trail, or hike to the peak (weather permitting), and unwind on the panorama terrace with sweeping views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
Descend on the thrilling cogwheel train to Alpnachstad, then enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne before returning to Zurich.

from

CHF 184

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Plan your visit

Mount Pilatus

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm