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In the middle of Switzerland on Lake Lucerne, you’ll find the impressive Pilatus. Lucerne’s local mountain with the red dragon is one of the region’s most popular excursion destinations. Cable cars and mountain railways, hiking trails, the Dragon World and an adventure park ensure unforgettable peak experiences.

Pilatus at a glance

This is the Pilatus

The Pilatus can be found in the centre of Switzerland, south of Lucerne and above Lake Lucerne. The striking mountain massif is a real winner, with its spectacular cable cars and mountain railways, fantastic views and a wide range of leisure activities on offer.

Discover the Pilatus

Your Pilatus adventure may begin at the Pilatus shop in Lucerne – the one with the red dragon. Whether here or online, it is well worth reserving your spot on the boat and cable car or mountain railway. You can reach Pilatus Kulm in 60 to 80 minutes. No matter whether it’s from a vantage point, the panorama terrace or the Dragon Trail, the views here are absolutely spectacular. Other highlights include the interactive “Dragon World” tour, two mountain restaurants and the ibex safari – available to book if you stay overnight on the summit.

Golden Round Trip

Five modes of transport on one tour: this is what you can expect on the Golden Round Trip from Lucerne to the Pilatus and back. On a boat on Lake Lucerne, you’ll enjoy the ride to Alpnachstad, where you will board the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Pilatus Kulm. Once you've had your fill of the panorama, take the “Dragon Ride” cable car to Fräkmüntegg and continue on with the gondola lift to Kriens before returning to Lucerne by bus. 

Fräkmüntegg Adventure Park

Near the cable car station, you’ll find the Fräkmüntegg Adventure Park. Here, the high ropes course, treetop walkway, Dragon Glider and summer sled run offer you fun and thrills galore. After so much action, you can fortify yourself and recharge at the restaurant or at the Drachenalp kiosk and barbecue area.

Around the Pilatus

Discover Lucerne with its unmistakable cityscape. You can reach the Bürgenstock with its spectacular cliff path and outdoor lift by boat and cable car. From Weggis or Vitznau along the Lucerne Riviera, you can take a cable car or mountain railway up to the panoramic Rigi. Or you can visit the Glasi Museum in Hergiswil, where glass is formed by fire before your very eyes.

Experience the area around the Pilatus for less

With the Tell Pass, the trip up to the Pilatus is free of charge. Discounts on the cable cars and mountain railway are available with SBB’s RailAway combined offer for the Pilatus. Or you can get the Wipfelstürmer Pass: included in this are the trip to Fräkmüntegg, the Dragon Glider, the treetop walkway and a barbecue bag. Incidentally, you can also spend an affordable and adventurous night on the Fräkmüntegg in a tree tent.

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  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm 4 Stars

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