Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Small Group Tour from Lucerne

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Lucerne, Switzerland

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Overview

Join a small group tour from Luzern to Mount Pilatus by train and experience the magic of a Swiss winter wonderland. This journey combines scenic train rides and breathtaking alpine views in central Switzerland

• travel typically Swiss by public transport with your tour guide
• ascend Mount Pilatus on a gondola
• experience panoramic views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps
• opportunity to savor local Swiss dishes at a Pilatus restaurant

What's Included

  • All necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
  • English speaking Swiss tourguide
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
  • Gratuities
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Zentralstrasse 5
6002 Luzern, Switzerland

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Lucerne Train Station (pass by)

Meet your tourguide at the train station at the designated meeting point and make your way by public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.
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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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15 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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10 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

Krienseregg

The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
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Admission Ticket Free

Kriens (pass by)

Boarding the electric bus for the 10 minutes ride to Luzern, where you will board the Bürgenstock-Shuttle Catamaran boat.
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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Small Group 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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What's Included

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  • All necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
  • English speaking Swiss tourguide
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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