Winter Panorama Mount Pilatus: Small Group Tour from Basel

Embark on a small group winter tour from Basel to Mt. Pilatus and Luzern. Experience breathtaking alpine peaks and stunning lakes on this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basel SBB Station - Meet your tourguide at the train station Basel SBB at the designated meeting point and make your way by train to Luzern.

  • Lucerne Train Station - Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.

  • 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.

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

  • Krienseregg - The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas

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

  • 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.

  • Kriens - Boarding the electric bus for the 10 minutes ride to Luzern, where you will board the Bürgenstock-Shuttle Catamaran boat.

  • Luzern - As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can spend some time at your own in Luzern or you just travel back to your starting point in Basel. The train journey to Basel takes one hour.

What's Included
  • All entrance fees, taxes, and charges included
  • Eco-friendly, climate-neutral public transportation
  • Travel via intercity train, local bus, and Pilatus cableway
  • Guided by knowledgeable Swiss tourguide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel to starting point Basel
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive winter expedition with our small-group tour from Basel to Mount Pilatus. A scenic train journey leads to Luzern, followed by a short bus ride to Kriens. From there, ascend to the snow-kissed summit of Mount Pilatus via cableway. Marvel at the winter panoramas, relishing the serenity. Delight in leisurely free time for lunch amid the alpine charm, creating cherished memories of Switzerland’s winter magic. Limited to a select few, this personalized journey ensures an intimate and unforgettable winter experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

Location
Centralbahnstrasse 10
Centralbahnstrasse
Basel SBB train station, your tourguide awaits you in the departure hall: in front of the ticket office and the official meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nicole_t
Dec 18, 2023
Spectacular views! - Absolutely amazing views from the top of the mountain. Amazing lunch as well. Train and bus were easy to navigate.
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