Mt. Pilatus Afternoon Silver Round Trip from Lucerne

4 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Discover the classic Pilatus Silver afternoon Round Trip in a small group:
Travel from Lucerne to Kriens and ascend Mount Pilatus by gondola and aerial cableway. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views to the alps and over Lake Lucerne. Descend on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway and return to Lucerne by train — a perfectly balanced Swiss mountain experience in an intimate, small-group setting.

What's Included

English speaking Swiss tourguide
all necessary tickets (no aditional costs)
seat reservation for guaranteed departure on cogwheel train
Gratuities
Food or drinks (various restaurants available at Mt. Pilatus)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Luzern

next to the the red info-point at the train station Luzern. Ground level, opposite train track No. 14 (the staff at the red info-point is NOT representing us)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Lucerne Station

    Board the local bus for a 15 minutes ride to Kriens

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kriens

    Take a light walk through the charming village of Kriens to arrive at the gondola station

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Board the gondola (cableway) and enjoy the scenic ride from Kriens to Pilatus.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Arriving at Mt. Pilatus, enjoy the walk-around with your guide through the "dragon gallery" and to the viewpoint. Enjoy your free time to discover one of the restaurants, the terraces and shops.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Ride on the world's steepes coghweel train from Mt. Pilatus to Alpnachstad - a masterpiece of engineering and stunning views.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Alpnachstad

    Board the local train from Alpnachstad, which takes you within 15 minutes back to Luzern, where the tour ends

    20 minutes 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
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Rail Tours
Trolley Tours
Cable Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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