Pilatus

Lucerne’s «own» mountain has so many stunning sides: the aerial cableway and panorama gondolas from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm with stunning views - breathtaking panoramic views over the lakes of Central Switzerland, not to mention the Alps - no fewer than 73 mountain peaks (count them for yourself!) - the local specialities, A-la-carte menus and international delicacies in the homely restaurants on Pilatus Kulm - one-of-a-kind accommodation facilities at 2132 metres above sea level in the Hotel Bellevue or the Hotel Pilatus-Kulm which is steeped in history and romance - and finally a trip on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad or Kriens.

At a glance

Included:

  • For all new bookings: free cancellation up to 4 working days before the first day of validity
  • Travel from Kriens/Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm and back down either way

 

Prices
Adults: from CHF 72.00
Swiss Half Fare Card: from CHF 36.00
Children 6-16 without Swiss Family Card: from CHF 36.00
Subject to change

Good to know

  • Bus No. 1 from Lucerne rail station direction Kriens to the stop «Zentrum Pilatus»
  • Wheelchair users and groups need a reservation

Attractions

  • Steepest cogwheel railway in the world (48 %) from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm
  • Accommodation facilities in the hotels at Pilatus
  • Pilatus Seilpark - the biggest suspension rope park in Central Switzerland on the Fräkmüntegg (open May - October)
  • 2 sledge runs (3 km & 4.8 km) in winter
  • Dragon Trail on Mount Pilatus (theme trail)
  • Fantastic children’s playground at the Krienseregg
  • Switzerland’s longest summer toboggan run on the Fräkmüntegg