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 at the Landenberg bus park at the indicated time, we will head through the Swiss countryside to Kriens to begin our "golden round trip" on the panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. The half-hour cable car ride offers views of the Krienseregg forests and surrounding valleys and mountains.

Arriving in Fräkmüntegg, we will take the Dragon Ride, an aerial cableway for an unforgettable experience.

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 mountains and lakes, and enjoy Alpine cuisine in one of the restaurants at your leisure.

Afterwards, we will start our descent to Alpnachstad on the world's steepest cogwheel train, followed by an hour-long boat cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons, appreciating the Swiss Alpine landscapes. The tour concludes back at the starting point after 5.5 hours.

Itinerary Changes

The itinerary will be modified on the following dates:

Dragon Ride Cable Car: operational year-round, except between October 20th and November 7th, 2025, when it will be closed for maintenance, with ascent and descent by cogwheel train.Boat trip: available only between May 12th and November 14th, 2025. From October 20th to November 14th, 2025, it will be replaced by a meal ticket.