Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Private Tour from Lucerne

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Lucerne, Switzerland

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Discover Mount Pilatus on a private day tour from Lucerne during the off-season. Travel to Kriens and ascend the mountain by panoramic gondola and the spectacular Dragon Ride aerial cableway, enjoying ever-changing views of forests, valleys, and the Swiss Alps. At the summit, admire breathtaking views over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding peaks, explore the famous Dragon World and Dragon Trail, or simply relax on the panoramic terraces. Your private guide provides a flexible experience tailored to the season and weather, ensuring you make the most of your visit. You'll also have free time to enjoy a meal or refreshments at one of the mountain restaurants before returning comfortably to Lucerne by cable car.

What's Included

English speaking Swiss tourguide
drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
all necessary tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Luzern

    After pick-up from your hotel, you travel by bus within 15 minutes to Kriens.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kriens

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Fräkmüntegg (Pass by)

    At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pilatus 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
  • 5
    Kriens

    Return travel from Mt. Pilatus to Kriens by cableway, a short walk to the bus and by local bus back to Luzern train station, where the tour ends.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • children must be accompanied by an adult
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Trolley Tours
Water Tours
Cable Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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