Mt Pilatus Self-guided Trip by Cable Car

A visit to Lucerne's landmark mountain with a 30-minute gondola ride

4.7 · Exceptional(23 reviews)
Free cancellation available
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 4 hours 6 hours

During this self-guided experience, you'll get a chance to visit Mount Pilatus near the city of Luzern. You'll have the option to choose between a cable car ride from Kriens or a steep cogwheel railway journey from Alpnachstad to reach the mountain.

Surrounded by panoramic views all around, the cable car ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg will take you to one of the largest rope parks of Central Switzerland. At Fräkmüntegg, you can try local specialties before boarding an aerial cableway (Dragon Ride) to reach Pilatus Kulm. Up at the summit, you can visit one of the three peaks, follow walking trails and take in scenic views of the Swiss landscape.

Why Visit

  • Panoramic views of the Swiss landscape from a cable car or train
  • Option to enjoy an authentic meal at Pilatus Kulm or Fräkmüntegg

What's included

  • Cable car ride between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
  • Aerial cableway between Fräkmütegg and Pilatus Kulm

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Personal expenses
    • Transportation from Luzern to Kriens
    • Admission to rope park or sledding rental
    • Food and drinks
    • Parking
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Additional information

    Children aged 0–5 years can participate for free.

    This experience can accommodate a maximum of nine participants per group.

    Please note that this is a self-guided tour. Please check the timetable before your visit.

    The travel time from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm includes 30 minutes in the cable car and four minutes in the Dragon Ride aerial cableway.

    Please check the timetable before you go.

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point
    Schlossweg 1, Kriens, Lucerne, 6010
    Please present your voucher at the ticket office at the valley station in Kriens and redeem your mountain railway tickets.

    User ratings

    4.7 · Exceptional(23 reviews)
    Good value
    4.7
    Facilities
    4.5
    Quality of service
    4.6
    Ease of access
    4.7

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