Private day trip to Pilatus with Lake Lucerne from Lucerne
Highlights
- Travel first class across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad
- Take Europe’s steepest cogwheel railway up to Pilatus Kulm
- Explore viewing platforms on Pilatus with panoramic views of Lucerne and the Alps
- Listen to local legends about the mountain of dragons
- Glide on the Dragon Ride aerial cableway to Fräkmüntegg
- Continue your journey with the panoramic gondola to Kriens
- Optionally visit Lucerne’s old town with its Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument
Description
This private day trip takes you from Lucerne to Pilatus, the mountain of dragons. With your local guide, you travel by boat, cogwheel train, aerial cableway, and gondola. Along the way, you’ll experience Lake Lucerne, Pilatus Kulm, and enjoy views of Lucerne and the Alps.
The journey starts with a first-class boat ride across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad. From there, the steepest cogwheel railway in Europe takes you through alpine meadows and rocky cliffs up to Pilatus Kulm. At the summit, you explore viewing platforms and hear local legends about Pilatus.
For the descent, you hop on the Dragon Ride aerial cableway and the panoramic gondola towards Kriens. If you like, you can add a guided walk through Lucerne’s old town to your day trip. There you’ll see the Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and medieval architecture.
What's included
Private guided day tour of Pilatus
First-class boat trip on Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad
Pilatus Priority Pass
Reservation for the cogwheel train between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
Panoramic gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
Dragon Ride cable car between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
Hotel pickup and return transfer in Lucerne
Visit to Lucerne's Old Town
Lunch included
Meeting point
Dein Hotel in Luzern (bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter)
Lucerne, Switzerland
Important information
- Bring: ID card, sunglasses, and hat
Operator
Operated by
Hello Switzerland Tours
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