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Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens

4.9 (10 reviews) 3–6 hours Free cancellation
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Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens

About this activity

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.

Small Group Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
3–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–9
Operated by
Pilatus-Bahnen AG

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
  • Included: Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm

Not included

  • Not included: Tour Guide
  • Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Not included: Meals and snacks in restaurants
  • Not included: Additional activities (sleding, snow shoes)
  • Not included: Parking fee at the valley station Kriens
  • Not included: Other personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. Pilatus Luzern

    Admission included

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Pilatus Luzern Schlossweg 1, 6010, Kriens, Switzerland See on map

End point

  • Pilatus Luzern Schlossweg 1, 6010, Kriens, Switzerland See on map

Using your ticket

•Check the timetable carefully: https://pilatus.ch/en/railway-cableways/timetable

•This is an unguided individual tour

•Operates in almost all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

•Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years)

•You will go up and down the mountain by cable car from/to Kriens

•The transportation to the start and from the end point is not included.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley (16:30 from Pilatus Kulm)

  • This is an unguided individual tour

  • You will go up and down the mountain the same way

  • Operates in almost all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

  • Cableways are not in operation in case of storm

  • Strollers must be folded during transport

  • Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years)

  • The transportation to the start and from the end point is not included

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 10 reviews
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