Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Pilatus on the Golden Round Trip from Zurich. Cruise on Lake Lucerne, ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train, and enjoy panoramic views from the cableway. Perfect for families and adventure seekers!
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Pilatus on the Golden Round Trip from Zurich. Cruise on Lake Lucerne, ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train, and enjoy panoramic views from the cableway. Perfect for families and adventure seekers!
- Zurich Hb - Zurich Central Station - Travel by train to Lucerne in just 50 minutes.
- Lake Lucerne - Continue the journey with a one-hour boat transfer from Lucerne to Alpnachstad. As the boat departs from Lucerne’s bay, it cruises along the shores of Hergiswil and Stansstad, heading towards the bay of Alpnach, with stunning mountain views…
- Zurich Hb - Zurich Central Station - Travel by train to Lucerne in just 50 minutes.
- Lake Lucerne - Continue the journey with a one-hour boat transfer from Lucerne to Alpnachstad. As the boat departs from Lucerne’s bay, it cruises along the shores of Hergiswil and Stansstad, heading towards the bay of Alpnach, with stunning mountain views throughout the trip.
- Alpnachstad - This is the transfer point between the lake boat and the world’s steepest cogwheel train. In 35 minutes, the cogwheel train ascends along the ridge, passing alpine meadows to reach Pilatus Kulm.
- Mount Pilatus - Arrive at Pilatus Kulm, the mountain station of the Pilatusbahn, featuring a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery, and two mountain hotels on this picturesque local mountain. Explore attractions such as the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, scenic terraces, and a multimedia presentation at Mt. Pilatus.
- Fräkmüntegg - Central Switzerland’s largest rope park, tree tents, a toboggan run, hiking trails, and excellent barbecue areas offer relaxation and enjoyment.
- Krienseregg - Ideal for families, this versatile local recreation area offers marked, varied circular hikes and spacious picnic areas.
- Kriens - Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, located at the base of Mount Pilatus and adjacent to Lucerne to the east. Here, disembark from the aerial cableway and take a 10-minute walk to the bus stop to catch the local bus to Lucerne.
- Kapellbrücke - With Lucerne’s old town just steps away, visit the Chapel Bridge and other sights before returning by train to Zurich, concluding the tour.

- Comprehensive transportation package includes boat, cogwheel railway, gondola, and bus fares
- Exclusive guidance by a local Swiss Travel Guide, dedicated to your party only
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges are taken care of
- Comprehensive transportation package includes boat, cogwheel railway, gondola, and bus fares
- Exclusive guidance by a local Swiss Travel Guide, dedicated to your party only
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges are taken care of
- food and drinks
- personal expenses during the tour
- food and drinks
- personal expenses during the tour
Begin a customized journey from Zürich to Luzern by train, then enjoy a picturesque boat ride. Climb to the peak of Mt. Pilatus on the world’s steepest cogwheel train, with the guidance of a private guide. The stunning views persist as you descend via an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This unique tour effortlessly blends cultural insights, stunning…
Begin a customized journey from Zürich to Luzern by train, then enjoy a picturesque boat ride. Climb to the peak of Mt. Pilatus on the world’s steepest cogwheel train, with the guidance of a private guide. The stunning views persist as you descend via an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This unique tour effortlessly blends cultural insights, stunning scenery, and the personalized service of a private guide for a memorable Swiss adventure.
- a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- children must be accompagnied by an adult
- for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
- Please note: Boat and coghwheel railway will operate Mai to October only. Off season, the tour will be performed by travelling to mount Pilatus both ways by gondola, the tour will be finalized with a 1-hour tour on the lake Lucerne by panoramic boat after the return travel from mount Pilatus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.