Mt. Pilatus self-guided trip by cable car from and to Kriens
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Mt. Pilatus self-guided trip by cable car from and to Kriens

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£70.00
Free cancellation
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 2 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
  • Take in the breathtaking 360° view over the Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
  • Savor a local meal in the restaurant Bellevue or Pilatus Kulm
  • See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm
What to expect

Visit Lucerne's landmark mountain. Start your trip at Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panorama-gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where, in winter, there are sledging routes and snowshoe trails from Fräkmüntegg down to Krienseregg; the rental station is at the valley station in Kriens.

At Fräkmüntegg you will change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and reach the summit Pilatus Kulm at 2132 meters above sea level in 5 minutes. At the top of Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view or discover the Dragon World with its interactive games about Pilatus' dragon legends.

At Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm you can try some local specialties in one of the restaurants before heading back to Kriens by cable car.

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What's included
  • check Cable car between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
  • check Cableway between Fräkmütegg and Pilatus Kulm
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transport from Lucerne to Kriens
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Parking
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • x_not_included Tour guide
Where

Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens, Switzerland

Meeting point:
Please note that this is a self-guided tour with no guide waiting for you. Please check the timetable before your visit.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • please bear in mind this is about a self-guided tour
  • infants (0-5) can join for free
  • you will go up and down the mountain by cable car from/back to Kriens
  • transportation to the starting and from the ending points of the tour isn't included
  • please check the timetable carefully

Remember to bring:

  • weather-appropriate clothes, the tour operating in almost all weather conditions
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Provider
PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

5/5

Based on 2 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - February 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Spain - December 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

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