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Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Private Tour from Lucerne

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German

Overview

Discover Mount Pilatus on a private day tour from Lucerne during the off-season. Travel to Kriens and ascend the mountain by panoramic gondola and the spectacular Dragon Ride aerial cableway, enjoying ever-changing views of forests, valleys, and the Swiss Alps. At the summit, admire breathtaking views over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding peaks, explore the famous Dragon World and Dragon Trail, or simply relax on the panoramic terraces. Your private guide provides a flexible experience tailored to the season and weather, ensuring you make the most of your visit. You'll also have free time to enjoy a meal or refreshments at one of the mountain restaurants before returning comfortably to Lucerne by cable car.

What's Included

  • Drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
  • All necessary tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
  • Pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
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Luzern

After pick-up from your hotel, you travel by bus within 15 minutes to Kriens.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kriens

In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east. A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pilatus-Bahnen AG

You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fräkmüntegg (pass by)

At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.
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Pilatus Luzern

Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kriens

Return travel from Mt. Pilatus to Kriens by cableway, a short walk to the bus and by local bus back to Luzern train station, where the tour ends.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Private Tour from Lucerne?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8283P284

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  • Drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
  • All necessary tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
  • Pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
  • English speaking Swiss tourguide
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operated by a business

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