Mt. Pilatus
Mt. Pilatus
Mt. Pilatus

Mt. Pilatus Tours and Tickets

1,830 reviews
Free admission

A multi-peaked massif, Mt. Pilatus towers over Lucerne and Central Switzerland. Though Queen Victoria enlisted a mule to help her ascend the mountain in 1868, visitors now venture up by cable car or cogwheel train, which—with a gradient of up to 48 percent—is said to be one of the world’s steepest. Crisscrossed by hiking trails and sled runs, Mt. Pilatus features a kid-friendly adventure park and a suspension rope park. From the top, you can see as far as Italy on a clear day.

  • Cog-railway open May - Oct 10am - 5pm
  • Alpnach, 6010

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What are people saying about Mt. Pilatus

Craig_H, Oct 2023
Good value for money tour.
The tour content was quite good, the train ride from Basel to Lucerne was very scenic, Mt Pilatus was incredible and the cruise on Lake Lucerne was pleasant. Our guide was inexperienced and seemed a little tentative, not really sharing the overall plan for the tour, lunch etc and could have been more of a story teller. Very nice guy though. Tour is a full day and would recommend.
lori_l, Oct 2023
Mt Pilatus — A Must See
This excursion is a must for anyone visiting the Lucerne area. The scenery and views are unparalleled to anywhere in the world. The boat ride around Lake Lucerne was a great way to see the area while relaxing on the water, and the cog wheel and cable cars gave us insight to the residents who live off the land. Our tour guide was personable, knowledgeable about the area, and patient while we climbed to the top of Mt Pilatus (7,000 feet).
Bryant_H, Aug 2023
Rainy day tour
Our guide, Ueli, was exceptional. We had a rainy day and could not see anything from Mt. Pilatus, so we did not stay on the mountain very long. He offered a personal tour of Lucerne with the extra time. Ueli is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and made what could have been a day spoiled by rain into a great tour.
Byron_H, Oct 2023
Wonderful Lucerne!
Ray was an excellent guide. We easily found him at the train station and we spent an entire day exploring Mt Pilates, Lucerne and the lake. The tour was amazing as were the views and the commentary we received from Ray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Mt. Pilatus hours of operation?
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Mt. Pilatus hours of operation: Cog-railway open May - Oct 10am - 5pm. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.