Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise Highlights
Gear up for an amazing Mount Pilatus Cable Car ride and spend a fun-filled day with your loved ones
Take in some amazing views of the Swiss alps & the lovely countryside by travelling in the cable car
Experience the thrill while riding on the world's steepest cogwheel train
Cruise over the Lake of 4 Cantons and end this tour on a high note
Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise Overview
Meeting Location: Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Tour Timings: 12:30 PM
Activity Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes
About the Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise:
Embark on this thrilling cable car ride to Mount Pilatus and delight your eyes by viewing in some breathtaking vistas along the way. Descend the slopes with the steepest cogwheel train available. Take a relaxing 1 hour lake cruise back to Lucerne to cap off an incredible journey.
About the Activity:
- Arrive at the meeting location and get ready to explore the Mount Pilatus through a cable car ride.
- A nice carriage will be waiting for you as you depart Lucerne for your journey to Kriens. Then take the cable car to Fräkmüntegg.
- Take in some wonderful views of snow-capped mountains while ascending.
- Hike to the Dragon Trail atop Mount Pilatus, where dragons with healing powers were said to inhabit in the Medieval Era.
- Enjoy your lunch at a nice restaurant and savour the sensation of eating at the top of a mountain.
- Prepare for a unique experience as you ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway down the mountain.
- Finish your journey with a one-hour lake cruise that will take you back to Lucerne. (only in summers)
How to Reach?
- By Car: You can hire a cab and come via Zentralstrasse/Route 4 and Frankenstrasse to reach your destination within a minute.
- By Walk: You can reach your destination within a minute via walking from Route 4 and Frankenstrasse.
Select Package Options
Summer: Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car and Cogwheel Train + Cruise
Autumn: Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car and Cogwheel Train + Lunch
More Details about Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise
Know Before You Go for Mt. Pilatus by Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
- May 7-25 2022: depending on snow conditions, the cogwheel train may be replaced by the aerial cable car.
- From October 17-23 and November 5-20 2022: the ascent will be made by cable car, the descent will be by cogwheel train (no boat ride) but a lunch voucher will be included.
- From October 24 to November 4 2022: the ascent and descent will be made by cogwheel train, due to revision of the cable car (no boat ride) but a lunch voucher will be included.
- Children aged 5 and younger can join the activity for free. Children aged 6-15 will be charged at a child price & individuals aged 16 and above will be charged at an adult price.
- For safety purposes, this activity is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc. (wherever required).
- Avoid consuming heavy food or alcoholic beverages before and after the activity.