Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens
Overview
Mobile ticket
Start your trip at Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panorama-gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where in winter, there are sledging routes and snowshoe trails from Fräkmüntegg down to Krienseregg; the rental station is at the valley station in Kriens.
At Fräkmüntegg you will change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and reach the summit Pilatus Kulm at 2132 meters above sea level in 5 minutes. At the top of Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view or discover the Dragon World with its interactive games about Pilatus' dragon legends.
At Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm you can try some local specialties in one of the restaurants before heading back to Kriens by cable car.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check the timetable carefully
Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley
This is an unguided individual tour
You will go up and down the mountain the same way
Operates in almost all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Cableways are not in operation in case of storm
Strollers must be folded during transport
Infants participate for free (age 0 - 5.99 years)
The transportation to the start and from the end point is not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pilatus Luzern
Start your trip at Kriens valley station and enjoy the 30 minutes ride with the panorama-gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg, where in winter, there are sledging routes and snowshoe trails from Fräkmüntegg down to Krienseregg; the rental station is at the valley station in Kriens. At Fräkmüntegg you will change to the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and reach the summit Pilatus Kulm at 2132 meters above sea level in 5 minutes. At the top of Lucerne's landmark mountain, you can enjoy the great panoramic view or discover the Dragon World with its interactive games about Pilatus' dragon legends. At Krienseregg, Fräkmüntegg, and Pilatus Kulm you can try some local specialties in one of the restaurants before heading back to Kriens by cable car.
What‘s Included
Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
Tour Guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and snacks in restaurants
Additional activities (sleding, snow shoes)
Parking fee at the valley station Kriens
Other personal expenses
Meeting points
Pilatus Luzern
Schlossweg 1 Kriens Switzerland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Departure from Kriens
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome !!
BalkrishnaShroff,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had come all the way from Bern with our guide for Mt. Pilatus tour. From Lucerne we took a ferry ferry ride. Then we took Cogwheel Train to reach Mt. Pilatus. On return our guide brought us down to Kriens by gondola. This 20 minutes journey was simply awesome. The view of mountains , meadows and valley was breath taking. Due to autumn season the trees with red, yellow and orange leaves looked superb. The narrow hiking route was very beautiful. One has to see it to believe it. Don't miss this at any cost...
Magical Journey
VYLN,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We bought tickets for the cable car and the gondola, and the journey was truly magical. I highly recommend it. It was a very meaningful experience for. someone like me who finds walking, and certainly climbing, difficult. We stopped on the way before taking the gondola up, and then again at the summit, where we stayed for about an hour. My family hiked along the trails there, and I walked with them to the caves on the side of the mountain, along an accessible path with no climbing, suitable even for people with walking difficulties like mine. The view is amazing. An excellent experience
JudithP889,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience is unique, out-of-series landscapes and amazing nature. It is very worth going by cable car, no need to reserve, you can buy on site.
Fantastic view!
Beau F,,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! We had booked the cable car to the top (65 euros pp). Visibility was very good and lots of facilities on every level (3 including the top). It can be cold at the top, so keep this in mind. There is also a webcam available on the website to preview the view to avoid disappointment. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience
kukariamba,,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was truly an amazing experience. Incredible views and prospects, sun and snow. The journey with the cable car. Fit in and went summer tobogganing too. The only downside was incredibly long queues and a very unpedagogically laid out website. The gear track was closed. If you go from central Luzern, take tram 1 to Kriens. The stop Pilatus zentrum. Sixth, just follow the arrows for 3 minutes
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