Mt. Pilatus self-guided golden roundtrip from Lucerne with boat cruise

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Place: Lucerne

Duration: from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours

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Do this because

Enjoy a mountain experience at 2132 meters above sea level and take in the panorama over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
Relax during a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne and try the world's steepest cogwheel railway between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm
See the mountains and valleys from the panorama gondola and aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Kriens and Pilatus Kulm

What to expect

Combine Lucerne’s landmark mountain with a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Both of these experiences are an absolute must during your visit to the Lake Lucerne Region.

The Golden Round starts in Lucerne. Take bus number 1 (direction Kriens/Obernau) right in front of the train station of Lucerne. After an eleven-minute bus ride to the station "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus" and a short walk, you will reach the valley station of the panorama gondola in Kriens. Enjoy a 15-minute trip to the middle station Krienseregg. After another 15 minutes of travel by panorama gondola, you will reach the middle station Fräkmüntegg. At Fräkmüntegg you will change into the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and after an exhilarating 5-minute ride you will reach the top of Pilatus Kulm.

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 or enjoy a local specialty in the restaurant of Hotel Bellevue or Hotel Pilatus Kulm. Many hiking possibilities invite you to discover the Dragon Mountain above Lucerne. The world's steepest cogwheel railway will bring you from Pilatus Kulm down to Alpnachstad. In Alpnachstad you just pass under the street, and you will be at the cruise landing stage in Alpnachstad. After a breathtaking one-hour boat trip on Lake Lucerne, you will arrive in Lucerne. The Golden Round Trip can also be done in the opposite direction.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that this is a self-guided tour with no guide waiting for you
To avoid long waiting times for the cogwheel train between Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm (or vice versa), it's highly recommended to make a reservation on Mt. Pilatus official website
Check the timetable carefully, especially for the boat connections (2 - 5 boat departures per day)
Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children under 6 years old participate for free

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