Mt. Pilatus self-guided Silver Round Trip from Lucerne incl. train

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 of 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 travel to the middle station Krienseregg. There you can sit and relax on the terrace of Restaurant Krienseregg (own expenses) and enjoy your time while children are playing on the Pilu Land playground.

After another 15 minutes 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 try 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 (own expenses). 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.

Practical information:

• Wheelchair accessible (prior reservation mandatory)
• Duration 2.5 - 6 hours, check timetable for start times

• Check the timetable carefully
• To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), we highly recommend to make a reservation under www.pilatus.ch/reservation
• The Round Trip can be taken in both directions
• Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years)
• Choose the 1st class ticket for a better train experience: First class ticket holders are seated in more comfortable seats with more space.
• Please note that this is a self-guided tour, there is no guide waiting for you.
• Start your trip at the Lucerne train station. The Voucher is valid on the bus no.1, for the cabe car and aerial cableway, the cogwheel train and on the train between Alpnachstad and Lucerne.
• If you wish to take the trip in the other direction, get on the train S5 to Alpnachstad (train direction to Giswil).