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Mt. Pilatus: The Steepest Cogwheel Train In The World

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full-day…

Operated by Best of Switzerland Tours

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Overview

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full-day guided tour includes a gondola and aerial cable car ride, the world's steepest cogwheel railway and a cruise on Lake Lucerne.

What’s included

  • Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 19 October to 27 November 2026)
  • Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (valid only from 19 October to 29 November 2026)
  • Ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world
  • Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • 1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18 October 2026)

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase in Lucerne or at Mount Pilatus summit)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Traveller reviews

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Photos

Mt. Pilatus Dragon Ride Cable Car
Mt. Pilatus Summit Sunny Day
Sunset From Mt. Pilatus
View from the summit
Chapel Bridge in the old town of Lucerne during winter
Old Town of Lucerne

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