Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens
Overview
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
- 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
- Tour Guide
Meeting Location
Pilatus Luzern
Schlossweg 1, Kriens 6010, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley (16:30 from Pilatus Kulm)
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg.
- Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm.
- 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.
- Tour Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
- Aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
- 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
- Tour Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Don't miss the last transportation down to the valley (16:30 from Pilatus Kulm)
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
