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Mt. Pilatus self-guided trip by cable car from and to Kriens

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€81.00

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Duration: from 2 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours

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Do this because

Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level
Take in the breathtaking 360° view over the Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
Savor a local meal in the restaurant Bellevue or Pilatus Kulm
See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm

What to expect

Visit Lucerne's landmark mountain. Start your trip at Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panorama-gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where, in winter, there are sledging routes and snowshoe trails from Fräkmüntegg down to Krienseregg; the rental station is at the valley station in Kriens.

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. At the top of Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view or discover the Dragon World with its interactive games about Pilatus' dragon legends.

At Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm you can try some local specialties in one of the restaurants before heading back to Kriens by cable car.

What's included

Cable car between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
Cableway between Fräkmütegg and Pilatus Kulm

What's not included

Transport from Lucerne to Kriens
Food and drinks
Parking
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tour guide

Where

Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens, Switzerland

Meeting point:

Please note that this is a self-guided tour with no guide waiting for you. Please check the timetable before your visit.

What to remember

Know in advance:

please bear in mind this is about a self-guided tour
infants (0-5) can join for free
you will go up and down the mountain by cable car from/back to Kriens
transportation to the starting and from the ending points of the tour isn't included
please check the timetable carefully

Remember to bring:

weather-appropriate clothes, the tour operating in almost all weather conditions

Provider

PILATUS-BAHNEN AG

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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