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From Lucerne: Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip Tickets with Boat Cruise

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    • Experience Mount Pilatus through a seamless self-guided journey combining panoramic gondolas, aerial cableways, and optional summer cogwheel railway rides.

    • Start in Kriens and board the gondola up to Fräkmüntegg, rising above forested slopes and alpine landscapes.

    • Continue by Dragon Ride aerial cableway to Pilatus Kulm, where panoramic viewpoints overlook Lake Lucerne and over 70 Alpine peaks.

    • Spend time at the summit exploring scenic terraces, taking photos, or enjoying short walks before returning at your own pace.

    • From June to October, you also have the option to descend via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad.

    • Bus transfers between Kriens and Lucerne

    • Access to gondola and cableway

    • Tickets to the cogwheel railway

    • First or second class lake cruise tickets (as per option selected)

    • Tour guide

    • Seat reservation for the cogwheel train

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    • Meals and snacks in restaurants

    • Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)

    • Other personal expenses

  • Lucerne
    Start point

    Lucerne

    Fräkmüntegg

    1. Fräkmüntegg

    Continue the journey via the Dragon Ride cable car, rising above steep rock faces and wide Alpine views as you climb to Pilatus Kulm. The ascent offers sweeping perspectives of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding peaks.

    Pilatus Kulm

    2. Pilatus Kulm

    Alpnachstad

    3. Alpnachstad

    Lucerne

    4. Lucerne

    Lucerne
    End point

    Lucerne

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Johannis S

    Group
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    2 weeks ago
    It is very difficult to choose the best part of the tour! All was excellent and beautiful. We enjoyed the fantastic day, thanks to your company.!!

    Joe C

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    The round trip involving many experiences made the day

    Markus I

    Solo
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    2 days ago

    Sam J

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Jun 2025
    It's an amazing time. Every part of it was wonderful. Having a full ticket allowed me to enjoy my time without being concerned about lining up in different spots or carrying multiple paper tickets.

    Zeyad A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jun 2024
    Excellent informations on advance. Advice to include in email the nearest available paid parking

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