Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

4.4 (650 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Ice Cave Mount Titlis — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Titlis Rotair cable car — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit the summit of Mt Titlis on an afternoon tour from Lucerne, where spectacular mountain vistas and a range of snow-themed attractions await. After arriving in Engelberg, ride on the aerial cableway to the summit of Mt Titlis for roughly two hours of free time. Entry to acclaimed glacier attractions such as the rotating Titlis Rotair gondola, Titlis Glacier Park, Ice Flyer chairlift, Glacier Cave and Cliff Walk — Europe’s highest suspension bridge — are all included (weather permitting).

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 48 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Best of Switzerland Tours

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

What is included

Included

Included: Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Included: Aerial cable cars to Titlis summit incl. "Rotair" (revolving) or "Titlis Connect" (non-revolving)(*)
Included: Ice Flyer (weather permitting; only with the “Mt Titlis Tour” option)
Included: Cliff Walk and Glacier Cave (weather & snow permitting)
Included: Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Included: Snowtubing (weather permitting: May–Oct at Mt Titlis | Dec–Mar at middle station Trübsee)
Included: Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Food and drink (available for purchase in Lucerne or at the summit of Mount Titlis)
Not included: Winter clothing
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Lucerne

Passing by

Board your coach in central Lucerne and travel south to Engelberg, a glorious alpine village tucked in the shadows of Mt Titlis.
Titlis

one hour Admission included

Upon arrival, hop aboard the aerial cableway with your guide, and then ride to the glacier’s summit — some 10,000 feet (3,020 meters) above sea level. Take a ride with the revolving cable car "Rotair" and enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders.
Titlis Cliff Walk

2 hours Admission included

Visit the Glacier Cave and pass over Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk! Take a ride with the Ice Flyer which brings you close to the crevasses and the Glacier Park where you can experience snow tubing even in summer! Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from the restaurants or the sun terrace.
Lucerne

Passing by

After an afternoon full of new experiences the tour ends again in Lucerne, where you have started your tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.

End point

Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.

Using your ticket

We kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure and to wait on the sidewalk, where your tour guide will pick you up. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet.

If you are not familiar with the location, please allow extra time for your arrival. If you have any difficulties finding your way, please call us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50.

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour operates in all weather conditions, please bring a warm jacket, shoes with a solid rubber sole and sun glasses to experience all indoor and outdoor attractions
Ski Experience option: min. age 10 years; children must be accompanied by an adult
Ski Experience option: designed for ski first-timers only (no access to other slopes, no experience required, no skiing lesson)
Ski Experience option: subject to weather conditions; if cancelled a partial refund will be provided
Ski Experience option: Ice Flyer not included
**From June 2026: Due to the construction of the new Titlis tower and mountain station, visits to the summit will be limited to approximately one hour to enjoy the available activities (weather permitting) before descending to the Trübsee middle station, where restaurant facilities will be available.**
Optional visit of observation deck “TITLIS Horizon” (available from June 1st, 2026). Cost: CHF 18.00 adult / CHF 9.00 child (to be paid on spot in cash or by credit card)
(*) The TITLIS Rotair will be closed from 17 August to 11 December 2026. Outside of this period, routes and modes of transportation may be subject to change without prior notice due to ongoing construction work
The Ski Experience option is not recommended for travelers with back problems or pregnant travelers

Options

With Ski Experience (English)

1 hr rental of basic ski equipment, access to beginner ski area. First-time skiers only. No instructor, supervised by staff.
With Ski Experience (Spanish)

1 hr rental of basic ski equipment, access to beginner ski area. First-time skiers only. No instructor, supervised by staff.
Mt. Titlis Tour (Spanish)

Mt. Titlis Day Tour from Lucerne: IceFlyer chairlift included, beginner ski experience excluded
Mt. Titlis Tour (English)

Mt. Titlis Day Tour from Lucerne: IceFlyer chairlift included, beginner ski experience excluded