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Mt. Pilatus self-guided trip by cogwheel train and cable car from/to Alpnachstad or Kriens

4.6 (217 Reviews - booked 4087 times)

Activity provider: Pilatus-Bahnen AG

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Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by the steepest cogwheel train in the world and by cable car and aerial cableway.

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Mt. Pilatus self-guided trip by cogwheel train and cable car from/to Alpnachstad or Kriens

Activity provider: Pilatus-Bahnen AG

4.6 (217 Reviews - booked 4087 times)

Activity provider: Pilatus-Bahnen AG

High demand

Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by the steepest cogwheel train in the world and by cable car and aerial cableway.

The Most Important in Brief

Validity

All day

Mobile ticket accepted

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No queues

Meeting point

Pilatus valley station, Brünigstrasse 2, 6053 Alpnalchstad (cogwheel train) or Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens (cable car)

Discount

GA, Halbtax, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start

Reviews

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The train ride and the cable cars were amazing, but we were not prepared for the one hour we spent in line at the top of the mountain to get down in the cable car and another hour in line to get on the second cable car.

Theresa

14 days ago

A fantastic experience would highly recommend.

Sylvia

a month ago

From CHF 80

High demand

FromCHF 80

From CHF 80

High demand

FromCHF 80

Includes
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
- Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
- Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
- Stadtführer
- Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
- Pickup from the hotel and return transfer
- Meals and snacks in the restaurants
- Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)
- Parking fees at the valley stations Alpnachstad and Kriens
- Other personal expenses
Highlights
- Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
- Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps
- 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 an Pilatus Kulm
Description
Visit the landmark of Lucerne and enjoy the steepest cogwheel train in the world.

Start your journey at the valley station Alpnachstad or Kriens and experience the 30-minute ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world (from Alpnachstad) or take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (from Kriens).

At the summit of Lucerne's local mountain, you will enjoy stunning views of the Swiss mountains, Lake Lucerne, and the city of Lucerne—either from the spacious outdoor panorama terrace or from the cozy indoor panorama gallery.

In just a few minutes, you can also reach one of the three peaks of Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt, or Tomlishorn) and enjoy hiking in the Swiss mountains or along the Dragon Path.

The Pilatus is also known as Dragon Mountain, as legends about a dragon are said to live there—find out more about these myths in the Dragon World at Pilatus Kulm.

In Alpnachstad and at Pilatus Kulm, you can try some specialties at one of the restaurants. Even Queen Victoria visited Pilatus, and one of the restaurants at Pilatus Kulm is named after her.

If you decide to take the cable car to/from Kriens, you can enjoy various recreational activities (at an additional cost), such as the largest rope park in Central Switzerland (suitable for visitors aged 4 and up), hang gliding, or the longest summer toboggan run in Switzerland at the Fräkmüntegg station.

At Fräkmüntegg, you will transfer to the aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" and reach the summit of Pilatus Kulm at 2,132 m above sea level.

Practical Information:
- Wheelchair accessible (reservation required)
- Duration 2.5 - 6 hours, see the timetable for start times
Good to know
- Operation of the cogwheel train: 12.05.2025 – 16.11.2025
- Cable car closed for maintenance: 20.10.2025 – 07.11.2025 During this time, Pilatus Kulm can be reached by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad.
- Check the timetable carefully
- To avoid long wait times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend making a reservation at www.pilatus.ch/reservation
- It operates in almost all weather, so dress accordingly
- Note that this is a self-guided tour where no guide will be waiting for you.
- Children under 6 (age 0 - 5.99 years) can join for free
- You can choose your starting and ending point (Kriens and/or Alpnachstad).
- Transport to the starting and ending point is not included.
Important Information
- Please check the schedules on the day of travel beforehand
Meeting Points
Pilatus valley station, Brünigstrasse 2, 6053 Alpnalchstad (cogwheel train) or Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens (cable car)

Includes

Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
Stadtführer
Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
Pickup from the hotel and return transfer
Meals and snacks in the restaurants
Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)
Parking fees at the valley stations Alpnachstad and Kriens
Other personal expenses

Highlights

Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and Swiss Alps
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 an Pilatus Kulm

Description

Visit the landmark of Lucerne and enjoy the steepest cogwheel train in the world.

Start your journey at the valley station Alpnachstad or Kriens and experience the 30-minute ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world (from Alpnachstad) or take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (from Kriens).

At the summit of Lucerne's local mountain, you will enjoy stunning views of the Swiss mountains, Lake Lucerne, and the city of Lucerne—either from the spacious outdoor panorama terrace or from the cozy indoor panorama gallery.

In just a few minutes, you can also reach one of the three peaks of Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt, or Tomlishorn) and enjoy hiking in the Swiss mountains or along the Dragon Path.

The Pilatus is also known as Dragon Mountain, as legends about a dragon are said to live there—find out more about these myths in the Dragon World at Pilatus Kulm.

In Alpnachstad and at Pilatus Kulm, you can try some specialties at one of the restaurants. Even Queen Victoria visited Pilatus, and one of the restaurants at Pilatus Kulm is named after her.

If you decide to take the cable car to/from Kriens, you can enjoy various recreational activities (at an additional cost), such as the largest rope park in Central Switzerland (suitable for visitors aged 4 and up), hang gliding, or the longest summer toboggan run in Switzerland at the Fräkmüntegg station.

At Fräkmüntegg, you will transfer to the aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" and reach the summit of Pilatus Kulm at 2,132 m above sea level.

Practical Information:

Wheelchair accessible (reservation required)
Duration 2.5 - 6 hours, see the timetable for start times

Good to know

Operation of the cogwheel train: 12.05.2025 – 16.11.2025
Cable car closed for maintenance: 20.10.2025 – 07.11.2025 During this time, Pilatus Kulm can be reached by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad.
Check the timetable carefully
To avoid long wait times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend making a reservation at www.pilatus.ch/reservation
It operates in almost all weather, so dress accordingly
Note that this is a self-guided tour where no guide will be waiting for you.
Children under 6 (age 0 - 5.99 years) can join for free
You can choose your starting and ending point (Kriens and/or Alpnachstad).
Transport to the starting and ending point is not included.

Important Information

Please check the schedules on the day of travel beforehand

Meeting Points

Pilatus valley station, Brünigstrasse 2, 6053 Alpnalchstad (cogwheel train) or Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens (cable car)

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