Guided Day Trip to Mt. Pilatus from Lucerne

Experience the famous Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus: ride the steepest cogwheel train in the world, fly over the peaks on a panoramic cable car, and enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Guided Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip

After meeting in Lucerne at 12:30 pm, we'll head towards Kriens to start our "golden round trip" on the iconic panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. During the half-hour cable car ride, you'll enjoy views over the forests of Krienseregg and surrounding valleys and mountains.

Upon arrival at Fräkmüntegg, we'll take the Dragon Ride, an aerial cableway offering views over the Swiss Alps.

At the peak of Mount Pilatus, you can explore the Dragon's Trail and learn about its legend, or walk to the mountain's summit. Visit the observation terrace for views of the surrounding mountains and lakes, and enjoy Alpine cuisine in one of the restaurants at your leisure.

After your time at Mount Pilatus, we'll descend to Alpnachstad on the world's steepest cogwheel train. Next, enjoy an hour-long boat cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons, taking in the Swiss Alpine landscapes. The tour concludes back in Lucerne at 6 pm.

Itinerary Changes

The itinerary will be modified between the following dates in 2024:

Dragon Ride cable car: Closed for maintenance from October 21st to November 8th, 2024. Ascent and descent will be via the cogwheel train during this period.Cogwheel train: From November 9th to 15th, 2024, ascent will be by gondolas and descent by cogwheel train.Boat trip: If unavailable between October 21st and November 15th, 2024, a meal ticket (20CHF per adult and 10CHF per child) will be provided.