Pilatus from Zürich

Feel on top of the world at the summit of Mount Pilatus, with this fascinating full-day guided tour to one of the most famous peaks in the Alps.

From Zurich we will take you on a scenic coach journey through picturesque landscapes via the Albis Pass and along the shores of the Lake of the Four Forested Cantons (as Lake Lucerne is romantically called in German) to Lucerne.

We’ll stop in this historic city for a brief tour of the main sights, including the Lion Monument, which was described by Mark Twain as ‘the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world’. You will then have some time to explore the Old Town at your own leisure. Admire the frescoed façades and fairytale turrets of the narrow streets and marvel at the wooden Chapel Bridge.

Afterwards, we’ll continue our journey to Kriens, the picture-postcard alpine village nestling at the foot of Mount Pilatus. We’ll take the panoramic gondolas and aerial cableway to reach the top, which is more than 2,000 metres above sea level. Enjoy the spectacular view over the surrounding mountains and lakes, stop for a bite to eat or hike to the summit.

The descent involves yet another adventure as you board the world's steepest rack railway (48% gradient) to reach the lakeside hamlet of Alpnachstad, from where we’ll board a ferry for a scenic one-hour lake cruise to Lucerne.

Meeting/ Pick up point: Zurich Sihlquai.
Duration: Nine and a half hours.
Start or opening time: 9.30am.
Languages: English, German (and spanish upon request).
Others: In winter season, this tour is partly guided and not operating as the “Golden Round Trip”, which means both rides (up and down) are by aerial cable car only and no boat ride is included. We do include lunch instead.

Assistance or guided tour

Admissions

Meal

At 9.30am in German

Appropriate age for child ticket from 6 to 15 years