Cable cars and a cogwheel railway whisk visitors to the top, where you can go hiking, ride Switzerland’s longest summer toboggan, and take in the view from a handful of viewpoints. (I’m not, The staff at the bottom of the mountain gondola station said that the hiking trails at the summit were open but once we reached the top, only 1 was open & another was open for about 50 yards. Add a visit to a valley beekeeping field, honey tasting, and a tour of the stunning Lucerne Old Town, and you have yourself a perfect adventure that journeys straight to the heart of the delightful Lucerne region. There are signs all the way and I think the bus was number 1 but double check this.The whole trip took about 6 hours but we went slowly, had lunch, and looked at everything so you could do it in about 3 or 4 if you had to.I really recommend this trip, you really cannot do better, and when you get back to Lucerne you can look up at Mt Pilatus towering above the town and say " I was there!". The amazement continues. But I need to say the disrespect and the rudeness of the people is incredible! Enjoy a guided walking tour, including the Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and an excursion to Mount Pilatus. Cruise along the crystalline waters of Lake Lucerne, taste fine wine in a picturesque Alpine vineyard, visit one of the oldest cheese storage houses in Europe, and sip on authentic beer made in a brewery at the foot of Mount Pilatus. Shore Excursions All ashore for easy trips straight from port. However there are some down side point to consider. Get personal. Taking a boat to Alpnachstad instead of a train usually takes about an hour longer. Already booked your Avalon cruise? Lucerne: Mount Pilatus. We have a lot to offer! It is all very well organised, like everything in Switzerland.The cog wheel railway is the steepest of it's kind in the world and takes 30 minutes to ascend 7000ft at angles of up to 48 degrees. But with the Golder Round Trip, you also get a 10 CHF food voucher to be exchanged for food at the restaurant on MT Pilatus(we got this voucher in May-2016 and hence not sure if it was a ad-hoc promotion). You may then descend back down to lower elevations by taking the "Dragon Ride" aerial cableway to Fräkmüntegg and finally the gondola to Kriens. more, This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC, City Tours, Cultural Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours, Lookouts, Bridges, Historic Sites, Piers & Boardwalks. You haven't told us when you plan to do this trip, but if you are doing it when the cogwheel train from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm will be operating, you can get to Alpnachstad by boat or train from Luzern.
You can either go for the Golden Round trip(with boat ride) or the Silver round trip(Train ride replacing the boat ride) for 20 CHF less. Shore Excursions All ashore for easy trips straight from port.
3 reviews. The only warning, if you are not used to high altitudes don't wonder all the way to the top. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Login to your account to add optional excursions. Offer varies depending on the ship connection. Self-Guided Mt Pilatus Tour and Lake Lucerne... Silver Round Trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne... Mt. Quick View. From the station or there is a bus stop from where take a bus or some spot on the Lucerne lake from where one takes a boat. On the cold or rainy day this is a good place to take shelter. It was a wonderful trip. Browse our largest collection of experiences, No stress transit for your arrival and departure, Explore on your feet—and never miss anything. Hassle-free and flexible, you dream it and we create it. As well could be prevented if they would but someone there to advise! Mount Pilatus and Lucerne Winter Photo Tour.