Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise
Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Begin your journey toward the skies with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg, and then hop aboard the aerial cableway for your ascent to the summit of Mt Pilatus. Relax at your leisure on the peak or take a short hike to make the most of the stunning scenery below. Descend to Alpnachstad aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train and cruise out onto Lake Lucerne to admire the views from the water.
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Standard tour
What's included in Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
LucernePass-by Only
Meet your guide in central Lucerne in the early afternoon.
Pilatus Luzern
Hop aboard your comfortable coach for the short journey to Kriens, at the foot of the imposing Mt Pilatus. On arrival, begin your ascent to the mountain’s lofty summit with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to the Fräkmüntegg terminus. Enjoy beautiful views over the rolling hills and lush pine forests below. At Fräkmüntegg, hop aboard the aerial tramway — a spacious and modern cabin with panoramic windows designed to give the feeling of flight. Continue your climb to the summit at a dizzying altitude of 7,000 feet, and take in spectacular views over the Alpine peaks and lakes from your vantage point on the mountain. During your free time atop Mt Pilatus, perhaps sit down to a high-altitude lunch among the peaks (own expense) or relax on the expansive sun terrace. Venture down the Dragon's Path and take a short hike around the summit to enjoy the amazing views.
AlpnachstadPass-by Only
Take the world's steepest cogwheel train down to Alpnachstad, descending past trickling mountain streams and sheer rock faces toward the verdant, green meadows below.
Inclusions
- 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
- Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 20.10. - 07.11.2025)
- Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 20.10.2025 - 14.11.2025)
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
- Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from 12.05.2025 onwards)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Personal expenses
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 20.10.-07.11.2025: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
- 08.11.-14.11.2025: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please wait there on the sidewalk and look out for the tour guide of Best of Switzerland Tours.
End Points
- The tour ends at the pier in Lucerne, only 7 minutes walking distance from the meeting point.
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Ticket Redemption
We kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure and to wait on the sidewalk, where your tour guide will pick you up. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are not familiar with the location, please allow extra time for your arrival. If you have any difficulties finding your way, please call us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50.
