- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration5 hr – 6 hr
- Guide languagesGerman, English
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Overview
Join a small group tour from Basel to Mount Pilatus by train and experience the magic of a Swiss winter wonderland. This journey combines scenic train rides and breathtaking alpine views in central Switzerland • travel typically Swiss by train with your tour guide • enjoy the changing landscape during the train journeys • ascend Mount Pilatus on a gondola • experience panoramic views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps • opportunity to savor local Swiss dishes at a Pilatus restaurant • make a stopover at Luzern during the return travel
What's included
- English speaking Swiss tourguide
- 2nd class train travel (1st class unnecessary)
- all necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
- Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Basel SBB Station
1 hrAdmission included
Meet your tourguide at the train station Basel SBB at the designated meeting point and make your way by train to Luzern.
- 2
Stop 2
Passing by
Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.
- 3
Kriens
15 min
In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east. A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.
- 4
Stop 4
10 minAdmission included
You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.
- 5
Stop 5
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
- 6
Stop 6
At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.
- 7
Pilatus Luzern
3 hrAdmission included
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.
- 8
Kriens
Boarding the electric bus for the 10 minutes ride to Luzern, where you will board the Bürgenstock-Shuttle Catamaran boat.
- 9
Stop 9
1 hrAdmission included
As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can spend some time at your own in Luzern or you just travel back to your starting point in Basel. The train journey to Basel takes one hour.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Basel SBB train station, your tourguide awaits you in the departure hall: in front of the ticket office and the official meeting point.
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- Nicole_T · Dec 2023
Spectacular views!
Absolutely amazing views from the top of the mountain. Amazing lunch as well. Train and bus were easy to navigate.
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