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Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cogwheel

4.5(278)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 278 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy Pilatus-Bahnen AG
Dragon Ride to Mount Pilatus

About this activity

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola.

Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level

Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps

Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne

World's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm

See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm

This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point. Please check the timetable carefully, escpecially for the boat connections (2 - 5 boat depatrues per day). The Round Trip can be taken in both directions

What's included

  • ✓Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg (or vice versa)
  • ✓Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa)
  • ✓Public bus between Lucerne main station and Kriens (or vice versa)
  • ✓Lake cruise (2nd class) between Alpnachstad and Lucerne (or vice versa) on Lake Lucerne
  • ✓Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad (or vice versa)

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Tour guide
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Additional activities (rope park, Dragon Glider, toboggan run, etc.)
  • ✕Other personal expenses
  • ✕Seat reservation for the cogwheel train

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat cruise (2-5 departures per day)
  • This is an unguided individual tour
  • Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Cableways are not in operation in case of storm
  • Starting direction 1: Take the cruise ship at the railway station in Lucerne (Quai 2 in front of the train station)
  • Starting direction 2: Take bus number 1 at the railway station in Lucerne to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus
  • Round trip can be taken in both directions
  • Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs
  • Strollers must be folded during transport
  • To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a reservation under www.pilatus.ch/reservation
  • Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley (17:30 cable car/18:04 cogwheel)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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