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- German
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Join a small group tour from Zürich to Mount Pilatus by train and experience the magic of a Swiss winter wonderland. This journey combines scenic train rides and breathtaking alpine views in central Switzerland
• travel typically Swiss by train with your tour guide
• enjoy the changing landscape during the train journeys
• ascend Mount Pilatus on a gondola
• experience panoramic views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps
• opportunity to savor local Swiss dishes at a Pilatus restaurant
• make a stopover at Luzern during the return travel
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point in front of the Zurich tourist information office in the main hall of Zurich HB
Itinerary
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1
Meet your tourguide at the train station Zürich main station at the designated meeting point and make your way by train to Luzern.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2
Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east. A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
Admission ticket free -
5
At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.
6 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pilatus Luzern
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Boarding the electric bus for the 10 minutes ride to Luzern.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lucerne
As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can spend some time at your own in Luzern or you just travel back to your starting point in Zürich. The train journey to Zürich takes 50 minutes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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