Self-guided Tour to Mount Pilatus, Lucerne Highlights
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Experience an exciting cable car ride across the Swiss Alps while enjoying pristine views of the landscape along the way
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Take the opportunity to experience a Dragon Cable Car ride to Mount Pilatus
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Enjoy the panoramic views of Lucerne from a height of 2,132 meters above sea level at Mt. Pilatus
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Get the flexibility of choosing your starting location either from Kriens or Alpnachstad valley stations as per your travel itinerary
Self-guided Tour to Mount Pilatus, Lucerne Overview
Starting Point: Kriens or Alpnachstad valley stations
Operational Timings: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Activity Duration: 3 Hours (Approx.)
About Self-guided Tour to Mount Pilatus, Lucerne:
Embark upon a self-guided tour to Mount Pilatus, Lucerne and get to witness the scenic beauty of Lucerne from a whole new level. You can choose your starting location for this activity from the two available valley stations - Kriens or Alpnachstad. Experience the Dragon Cable Car ride to the peak of Mount Pilatus and cherish the unparalleled view from the top. Reserve your date today and get a chance to experience the best trip to Mount Pilatus with your loved ones & bask at a height of 2,132 meters above sea level.
About the Activity:
- Arrive at the starting location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure a timely departure.
- You can choose to start the activity either from Kriens or Alpnachstad valley stations as per your direction of travel.
- Board a 4-seater gondola cable ride at the valley station in Kriens and travel to Krienseregg, which has an adventure playground and restaurant, making it the perfect spot for families with small children.
- Continue the journey on another 15-minute gondola ride to reach Fräkmüntegg. Relish the view along with endless opportunities of the rope park.
- Next, you can go on to experience the "Dragon Ride" cable car to the summit of Mount Pilatus for panoramic views of the lush green landscape from a height of 2,132 meters above sea level.
- After spending some time at the top, begin your journey back on the Dragon Ride and cable car to Alpnachstad valley station.
- If you choose to start your ride from the valley station in Alpnachstad, you can avail of the same experience in reverse order.
How to Reach?
You can choose to start your journey from the valley stations of Kriens or Alpnachstad and end at Alpnachstad or Kriens as per your convenience & direction of travel.
Kriens Valley Station:
- By Car: The starting point is at a distance of 4.9 km from Lucerne City Centre. You can reach the destination within 20 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the starting point is Kriens, Kirchbühl Stop at a distance of 110 meters.
- By Train: the nearest train station to the starting point is Mattenhof Station at a distance of 2.6 km.
Alpnachstad Valley Station:
- By Car: The starting point is at a distance of 15.4 km from Lucerne City Centre. You can reach the destination within 30 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the starting location is Alpnachstad, Bahnhof Stop at a distance of 2 meters.
- By Train: The nearest train station to the starting location is Alpnachstad PB Station at a distance of 58 meters.
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Know Before You Go for Self-guided Tour to Mount Pilatus, Lucerne
- Children aged 0-5 years can join the tour for free. Children aged 6-15 years have to book the package at child prices. Individuals aged 16 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival. A PAN card will not be considered valid address proof.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking and upon arrival.
- Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket can only be redeemed on the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to the next or any other day.
- The activity might be delayed or postponed due to weather and traffic conditions. The next best possible time slot will be informed in such a scenario.