Experience the famous Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus: ride the steepest cogwheel train in the world, fly over the peaks on a panoramic cable car and enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. Unmissable!
Trip Details
After meeting at the Landenberg bus park at the indicated time, we'll set off through the beautiful Swiss countryside in the direction of Kriens, where we'll begin our "golden round trip" on the iconic panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. Throughout the half-hour cable car ride, you'll enjoy unparalleled views over the stunning forests of Krienseregg and the surrounding valleys and mountains.
Arriving in Fräkmüntegg, we'll then embark on the Dragon Ride, an aerial cableway which will have you feeling like you're flying over the Swiss Alps. An unforgettable experience!
Once we've reached the peak of Mount Pilatus, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Dragon's Trail and discover the mysterious legend that gave it this name, or to walk up to the mountain's summit. Visit the observation terrace for captivating views of the magnificent mountains and lakes surrounding you and treat yourself to mouth-watering Alpine cuisine in one of the restaurants at your leisure.
Having made the most of your time at Mount Pilatus, we'll begin our descent to Alpnachstad on board the world's steepest cogwheel train. We'll then continue our adventure with an hour-long boat cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons, enjoying the views of the Swiss Alpine landscapes from a new perspective. Finally, the tour will come to an end back at the starting point after a total of 5.5 hours.
Itinerary Changes
The itinerary will be modified on the following dates:
- October 19 to November 27, 2026: the ascent and descent will be made by rack railway and there will be no boat trip. In this case, a meal voucher will be included.
- On November 28 and 29, 2026: the ascent will be made by cable car and the descent by rack railway. There will be no boat trip, but a meal voucher valid for restaurants on Mount Piltatus will be included. The value of this voucher is 20CHF for adults and 10CHF for children.