Discover Mt. Pilatus with a boat trip, cogwheel railway, and cable car. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.
Discover Mt. Pilatus with a boat trip, cogwheel railway, and cable car. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.
- Pilatus Luzern - Board bus no. 1 (heading towards Kriens/Obernau) from Lucerne’s train station. After an 11-minute bus journey to “Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus” station and a brief walk, you will arrive at the valley station in Kriens. The Panorama Gondolas will transport you to the middle station Fräkmüntegg in 30 minutes, where you can enjoy the rope…
- Pilatus Luzern - Board bus no. 1 (heading towards Kriens/Obernau) from Lucerne’s train station. After an 11-minute bus journey to “Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus” station and a brief walk, you will arrive at the valley station in Kriens. The Panorama Gondolas will transport you to the middle station Fräkmüntegg in 30 minutes, where you can enjoy the rope park or the Dragon Glider (additional cost). Transfer to the “Dragon Ride” aerial cableway to reach the summit in 5 minutes. From Pilatus Kulm, take in the breathtaking views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. You can stay inside the panoramic gallery, unwind on the terrace, climb one of the peaks, or savor a local specialty in the restaurants (additional cost). The world’s steepest cogwheel railway will take you back down to Alpnachstad in 35 minutes. Next to the valley station, board the boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. After 1 to 1.5 hours, you will arrive in Lucerne, near the train station. The journey can also be done in reverse, starting with the boat from Lucerne. Always check the timetable before your visit.
- Pilatus-Bahnen AG - If departing from Kriens valley station, take the Panorama Gondolas and the “Dragon Ride” aerial cableway to the summit.
- Pilatus Railway - If departing from Alpnach, take the cogwheel railway to the top.

- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg (or vice versa)
- Aerial cableway ‘Dragon Ride’ between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa)
- Public bus between Lucerne main station and Kriens (or vice versa)
- Lake cruise (2nd class) between Alpnachstad and Lucerne (or vice versa) on Lake Lucerne
- Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad (or vice versa)
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg (or vice versa)
- Aerial cableway ‘Dragon Ride’ between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa)
- Public bus between Lucerne main station and Kriens (or vice versa)
- Lake cruise (2nd class) between Alpnachstad and Lucerne (or vice versa) on Lake Lucerne
- Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad (or vice versa)
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional activities (rope park, Dragon Glider, toboggan run, etc.)
- Other personal expenses
- Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional activities (rope park, Dragon Glider, toboggan run, etc.)
- Other personal expenses
- Seat reservation for the cogwheel train
Embark on a half-day adventure to Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus, featuring a boat ride, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the “Dragon Ride” aerial cableway, and a panoramic gondola.
Experience the thrill of reaching 2132 meters above sea level on this mountain journey.
Marvel at the breathtaking views from Mount Pilatus, overlooking Lake Lucerne and…
Embark on a half-day adventure to Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus, featuring a boat ride, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the “Dragon Ride” aerial cableway, and a panoramic gondola.
Experience the thrill of reaching 2132 meters above sea level on this mountain journey.
Marvel at the breathtaking views from Mount Pilatus, overlooking Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.
Enjoy a picturesque cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Travel on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm.
Admire the stunning landscapes of mountains and valleys from the panoramic gondola and “Dragon Ride” aerial cableway between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm.
Please note, this is a self-guided tour with no designated meeting point. Be sure to check the timetable carefully, especially for boat connections, as there are 2 to 5 departures daily. The Round Trip can be completed in either direction.
- Check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat cruise (2-5 departures per day)
- This is an unguided individual tour
- Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Cableways are not in operation in case of storm
- Starting direction 1: Take the cruise ship at the railway station in Lucerne (Quai 2 in front of the train station)
- Starting direction 2: Take bus number 1 at the railway station in Lucerne to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus
- Round trip can be taken in both directions
- Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs
- Strollers must be folded during transport
- To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a reservation under www.pilatus.ch/reservation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.