For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full day guided tour includes a gondola and aerial cable car ride, the world's steepest cog-wheel railway and a cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Highlights
- Summer day trip from Zurich to Mount Pilatus
- Ride an aerial cable car gondola to the top of Mount Pilatus
- Hike to the summit and descend on the world's steepest cog-wheel railway
- A boat ride across Lake Lucerne is included
- Hotel pickup from selected Zurich hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Pilatus Toboggan RideDoing the optional toboggan ride, at the Frakmuntegg cable car stop on Mount PilatusPhoto by: Anonymous09 2009 -
Top of PilatusView from the top of Pilatus, showing the main buildingsPhoto by: Anonymous09 2009 -
Mt RigisRomantic momentPhoto by: Miguelita AUnited Kingdom, 08 2009 -
Enjoy the lake of LuzernRomance....Photo by: Miguelita AUnited Kingdom, 08 2009 -
Stroll on the cruiseAn unforgettable experience for the kids.Photo by: Miguelita AUnited Kingdom, 08 2009 -
The Lion MonumentKids will absolutely love itPhoto by: Miguelita AUnited Kingdom, 08 2009 -
PilatusDescending Mt. PilatusPhoto by: Andrew BUSA, 08 2012 -
Lake Lucerne Ferry Boat RideAfter our descent from Mount Pilatus via the cogwheel train, we took a ferry across scenic Lake Lucerne! Switzerland ...Photo by: Hande B.10 2011 -
From the top of Mount PilatusYou can see the cogwheel train tracks down below and the Swiss Alps straight ahead!Photo by: Hande B.10 2011 -
PilatusGreat way to get upPhoto by: Jojo J06 2011 -
PilatusSteepest Cogwheel railway in the worldPhoto by: Jojo J06 2011 -
Coming down on world's ...Incredibly steep, but very enjoyable ride down from the mountainPhoto by: Anna H10 2010 -
The next alphorn player?Adam wanted to audition for the next Swiss got talent show...Photo by: Anna H10 2010 -
Mt Pilatus chapel on ...Unbelievable to see this chapel above the clouds..Photo by: Anna H10 2010 -
On top of Esel 6957 feet on ...Beautiful sun shining on top of EselPhoto by: Anna H10 2010 -
final station from Mt PilatusLooking at the cogwheel railway on the bottom of Mt PilatusPhoto by: Anna H10 2010 -
View of Lake LucerneKG at a bus terminal on the way to Mount Pilatus with the lake in the backgroundPhoto by: Kaliappan GUSA, 08 2010 -
Going down the mountain - ...Going down the mountain in ZurichPhoto by: Peter MUSA, 06 2010 -
Stop near LucerneAt a stop near Lucerne - letting travellers off the bus to go to Mount TitlisPhoto by: Anonymous09 2009 -
LucerneView of Lucerne, with the Chapel BridgePhoto by: Anonymous09 2009 -
Useful Information
Ride on the world's steepest cog-wheel railway
Travel over Albis Pass and along the shores of Lake Lucerne until arriving in Lucerne. Disembark for a highlight tour of the city, including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church. Afterwards you will have approximately one hour at your leisure to stroll Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.
You'll then continue to Kriens and board a panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Enjoy an hour and a half at your leisure admiring breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Venture down the Dragon's Path and make the short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cog-wheel railway. At a gradient of 48% it is the world's steepest!
Your summer alpine adventures conclude with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne.
This tour operates between April and October, however If you are traveling in late October, the aerial cable car could be canceled due to poor or unsafe weather conditions. If this is the case, you will travel up and down Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel train. If traveling when boat is no longer in operation (approximately October 23), you will return to Lucerne by train.
Reviewed by Michael S, October 2012
Wonderful trip and get your camera ready because the sights are magnificent. Get ready for the ride of your life in the tram including the big surprise moment! Train ride down is amazing, watch the elevation grade sigsn on the side of the tracks to see just how much of a slant your are facing.
Reviewed by Evelyn Y, October 2012
Beautiful and good value.
