Mount Pilatus Silver Round Trip Ticket from Lucerne
- Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
- Incredible view from Mount Pilatus over the Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
- Scenic train ride between Lucerne and Alpnachstad
- The world's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm
What to expect
Combine Lucerne’s landmark mountain with a scenic train ride from Lucerne.
The Silver Round Trip starts in Lucerne. Take bus number 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) right in front of the train station in Lucerne. After an eleven-minute bus trip to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you will reach the valley station of the panorama gondola in Kriens. Enjoy 15 minutes of travel to the middle station, Krienseregg. There, you can sit and relax on the terrace of Restaurant Krienseregg (at your own expense) and enjoy your time while children are playing on the Pilu Land playground.
After another 15 minutes of travel by panorama cable car, you will reach the middle station, Fräkmüntegg. At Fräkmüntegg, you can test your agility by climbing in the rope park (own expenses) or trying one of the local specialties in the self-service restaurant (own expenses). At Fräkmüntegg, you will also change into the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride," and after an exhilarating 5-minute ride, you will reach the top of Pilatus Kulm. Thanks to its spacious interior, cockpit-like design and large windows, the Dragon Ride gives you the impression of being in a helicopter.
From the top, you can enjoy the panoramic views over the Lake of Lucerne and the Swiss Alps on the summit and decide if you want to stay inside the panoramic gallery, relax on the terrace, climb one of the peaks (5–10 minutes) or enjoy a local specialty in the restaurant of Hotel Bellevue or Hotel Pilatus Kulm (at your own expense). Many hiking possibilities invite you to discover the Dragon Mountain above Lucerne.
The world's steepest cogwheel railway (built in 1889) will bring you from Pilatus Kulm through fascinating rock faces, sparkling mountain streams and lush meadows carpeted with Alpine flowers down to Alpnachstad. In Alpnachstad, take the train back to Lucerne.
The Silver Round Trip can also be done in the opposite direction, starting by train from Lucerne. In any case, please check the timetable before your visit.
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