Mt Pilatus self-guided trip by cable car or cogwheel railway

Lucerne, Switzerland
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Duration
6h
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E-Ticket
What To Expect

Visiting Lucerne’s landmark mountain, Mt. Pilatus, is a must-do when you're in the Lake Lucerne region.
Start your trip at Alpnachstad or Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the world's steepest cogwheel railway (from Alpnachstad) or with the panorama-gondola and aerial Cableway "Dragon Ride" (from Kriens). At the top of Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view over the Swiss mountains, Lake Lucerne and the city of Lucerne - either from the spacious panorama terrace outside or the cosy panorama gallery inside. After a few minutes, you can also reach one of the three peaks at Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt or Tomlishorn) and enjoy your walk in the Swiss mountains or on the Dragon Path. Pilatus is also called Dragon mountain because of the legends about a dragon living there - learn about these myths in the Dragon World at Pilatus Kulm.
This is not a guided tour and there is no meeting point.

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Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Transportation is wheelchair accessible. Most travelers can participate. Check the timetable carefully. Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley. This is an unguided individual tour. Operates in almost all weather conditions; please dress appropriately. Cableways are not in operation in case of storm. Prior reservation mandatory for wheelchairs. Strollers must be folded during transport. Operation of the cogwheel railway: 06.05.2024-17.11.2024. Cable Car closed due to maintenance: 21.10.2024-08.11.2024. During that time, Pilatus Kulm is accessible by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad.. Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years). You can choose your start and end point (Kriens and/or Alpnachstad). The transportation to the start and from the end point is not included. To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a reservation for the cogwheel railway. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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What's included
included-item
Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg. Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm. Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad
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What's not included
excluded-items
Tour Guide. Seat reservation for the cogwheel train. Hotel pick up and drop off. Meals and snacks in restaurants. Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run). Parking fee at the valley station Alpnachstad and Kriens (CHF 5 per day). Other personal expenses
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When

Departure Kriens/Alpnachstad
5/6/2024 - 10/20/2024

Monday - Sunday : 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

10/21/2024 - 11/17/2024

Monday - Sunday : 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Pilatus Railways