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Winter Ticket Pilatus with Cable Car and Aerial Ropeway from/to Kriens

4.696 reviewsBooked 2’494×KriensOperated by Pilatus-Bahnen AGWeather

Buy your ticket for a visit to Pilatus with cable car and aerial ropeway from Kriens

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointTalstation Pilatusbahn, Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
Opening Hours08:30-16:30

Highlights

  • Enjoy the mountain experience at 2132 m above sea level
  • Incredible view from Pilatus over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
  • Look at the mountains and valleys from the panoramic gondola and cable car "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm

Description

Visit the landmarks of Lucerne in winter.

Begin your journey at the Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30-minute ride on the panoramic cable car from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg. In winter, tobogganing and snowshoeing trails lead from Fräkmüntegg down to Krienseregg. The rental station is located at the valley station in Kriens.

At Fräkmüntegg, you board the "Dragon Ride" cable car and reach the Pilatus Kulm summit at 2132 m above sea level in 5 minutes. At the top of Lucerne’s icon, you can enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view or discover the Dragon World with interactive games about the legends of Pilatus.

On Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm, you can taste local specialties at one of the restaurants before taking the cable car back down to Kriens.

Practical information:

  • Accessibility for wheelchair users (advance booking required)
  • Duration 2.5 - 6 hours, see timetable for departure times

Good to know

  • Please note that this is a self-guided tour, with no guide waiting for you.
  • Please check the timetable before your visit.
  • It takes place in almost all weather conditions, so dress accordingly.
  • Infants participate free of charge (age 0 - 5.99 years).
  • The ascent and descent are made by cable car from/to Kriens.
  • Transport to the start and end points is not included.

Traveling with dogs

  • Small dogs up to 30 cm in height can be taken free of charge on the Pilatus Railway. However, they must stay in a transport container for the entire journey. You need to slide this under your seat.
  • Dogs without a container and all dogs taller than 30 cm at the shoulder require their own dog ticket for the Pilatus Railway.

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Panorama Cable Car between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg

  • Included:

    Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm

  • Not included:

    Tour Guide

  • Not included:

    Hotel pickup and return transfer

  • Not included:

    Meals and snacks at restaurants

  • Not included:

    Additional activities (tobogganing, snowshoes)

  • Not included:

    Parking fee at Kriens valley station

  • Not included:

    Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Talstation Pilatusbahn, Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens

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Reviews

4.6

96 Reviews

AUSheree11 Feb 2026

Wonderful experience with the added bonus of snowfall!

ESNormang David3 Feb 2026

The scenery was spectacular, the only downside was that the restaurant closes early, otherwise everything was great

GGMatt16 Apr 2025

Amazing

GBIsabella10 Feb 2025

Amazing experience! We had so much fun.. beautiful views

ZAAndrew1 Jan 2025

Absolutely amazing.

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Provider

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Pilatus-Bahnen AG

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