• Pilatus Railway - If you start your trip in Alpnachstad, take the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.

• Pilatus-Bahnen AG - If you start your trip at Kriens valley station, enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where you can visit the biggest rope park of Central Switzerland (suitable for visitors from 4 years old). 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.

• Pilatus Luzern - No matter whether you start at Alnachstad or Kriens valley station, you’ll reach the summit Pilatus Kulm at 2132 meters above sea level. At the top of the Lucerne’s landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view over the Swiss mountains and Lake Lucerne. You can also hike to one of the three peaks at Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt or Tomlishorn) or walk along the Dragon Path.
  At Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm you can try some local specialties in one of the restaurants before heading back.

• Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
• Aerial cableway ‘Dragon Ride’ between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
• Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm

• 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)

Visiting Lucerne’s iconic Mt. Pilatus is a must when you’re in the Lake Lucerne area. Begin your journey at either Alpnachstad or Kriens valley station and relish a 30-minute ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway (from Alpnachstad) or the panorama gondola and aerial cableway “Dragon Ride” (from Kriens). At the summit of Lucerne’s famous mountain, take in the stunning panoramic views of the Swiss mountains, Lake Lucerne, and the city of Lucerne from the expansive outdoor terrace or the cozy indoor panorama gallery. In just a few minutes, you can also reach one of the three peaks at Pilatus Kulm (Esel, Oberhaupt, or Tomlishorn) and enjoy a walk in the Swiss mountains or along the Dragon Path. Pilatus is also known as Dragon Mountain due to legends of a dragon residing there—discover these myths in the Dragon World at Pilatus Kulm. This is a self-guided tour with no designated meeting point.

• 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
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.