Question 1

What is famous about Mount Pilatus? How is the view from Mount Pilatus?

Accepted Answer

Mount Pilatus is famous for all the attractions, viewpoints and activities it houses on its steep terrains and the ‘Golden Tour.’ This tour takes you to the corners of the Mount Pilatus using a boat ride, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway, and Panorama Gondolas.
Also, the views of the surrounding Alps covered in thick sheets of snow and German Black Forest in the South makes the trip to the summit of Mount Pilatus worthwhile.

Question 2

Are there any special tickets for senior citizens and kids?

Accepted Answer

There is a special discount for kids between the age of 6 to 16 years for the tickets for the day trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. If you are booking from the website of Thrillophilia then you will have to pay INR 2,666 for kids whereas the ticket for an adult costs INR 5,329.
However, if you plan to book your tickets offline then the fare for children between 6 to 16 years of age is CHF 36 whereas an adult needs to pay CHF 72

Question 3

How long does this tour last?

Accepted Answer

The Mt Pilatus Day Trip from Lucerne tour lasts for 4 hours so it is ideal for you to have at least 5 hours in hand to enjoy this tour to its fullest without any rush.
Whereas the cogwheel rail trip takes about 30 minutes to reach the summit of the Mount Pilatus and the combination of Panorama Gondola and Cable Car ride sums up to a 40 minutes adventure.

Question 4

How to reach the meeting point of the tour and what is the meeting point?

Accepted Answer

The meeting point for Mount Pilatus tour from Lucerne is the Kriens Valley Station or Alpnachstad. They are situated at a distance of 13 KM which could be travelled in 15 minutes.
The exact address for the Kriens Valley Station is Kriens Valley Station, Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens/Luzern. You must take the bus no 1 running towards Kriens from Lucerne Train Station followed by a 5 minutes walk until Valley Station of Kriens.
- BY TRAIN: In case you are travelling from Zurich then you could take the train of either of the numbers 70, 75, 53-Y, 2116, 2134, 2132 or 212. All these trains run every 30 minutes.
- BY BUS: There is no direct bus from Zurich to Kriens Valley Station so you will have to take a bus from Zurich to Luzern and then from there until Kriens Valley Station.
- BY ROAD: Or you could simply hire a taxi from Zurich to Kriens Valley Station which will be 40 minutes long journey and cost you between INR 18,000 to INR 22,000.

Question 5

What are the other inclusions in the package?

Accepted Answer

The other inclusions in the Mount Pilatus tour from Lucerne is a round trip between your meeting point Alpnachstad or Kriens to the Pilatus Summit. This is also called the ‘Golden Tour’ which takes you in a cogwheel train from Alpnachstad to Pilatus and then brings you back in a cable car ride and a gondola for you to have a bird eye view.
You must note that this rail journey is unmatchable with any rail journey in the world as this railway system is the steepest railways in the entire world.

Question 6

Is transportation included in the package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, shared transportation is included in the day trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne package. These would be comfortable vehicles that would be shared by only people who are a part of this entire tour.
Moreover, cogwheel railway tickets, Panorama Gondola and cable car tickets are also included in the package which will be your transportation when it comes to ascend and descend the Mount Pilatus.

Question 7

What are the things to carry with us for this tour?

Accepted Answer

Following are the things you must carry with yourself for Mt Pilatus Day Trip from Lucerne:
Sunglasses and something to cover your head.
A water bottle and some snacks if you prefer
Valid ID proof and your passport
A hard copy of your Thrillophilia Voucher and tickets.

Question 8

What is the best time to visit Mount Pilatus?

Accepted Answer

Though there is no best time to visit Mount Pilatus, you could weigh your choice between bright sun or Swiss snow. If you wish to explore amidst the warm breeze then you must plan between the months of March and August. Whereas, if you wish to enjoy the Swiss snow then you must think about the winter months.
And in the case of a day, you will have the best experience if you visit Mount Pilatus in the morning.

Question 9

How do I get to Mount Pilatus?

Accepted Answer

Reach Lucerne and take a boat ride from there to Alpnachstad. From there, switch to the cogwheel train from Alpnachstad until the summit of the Mount Pilatus. It is the best-suited way to climb up the mountain.
However, you could also reach Kriens and take a gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg. From there you can switch to the cable car ride until Mount Pilatus.

Question 10

Is Mount Pilatus worth visiting?

Accepted Answer

Housing the world’s steepest railways, Mount Pilatus is not just worth visiting for everything it offers to witness but to do also. It enlaps all the beautiful wonders, splendid views and adventurous activities of Switzerland which makes it the most favourite place in the country.

Question 11

Is it safe to travel in a cogwheel train?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is totally safe to travel in a cogwheel train. The tracks used to run these trains are called a cog or a rack which are toothed rail tracks. The cogwheels fitted in the train mesh with these tracks to ascend or descend the steepest of the mountains with friction and control.