Pilatus with Swiss Travel Pass
A Swiss Travel Pass holder can purchase tickets at nearly half the rate. And to top it off, children up under 16 years whose parents hold a Swiss Travel Pass travel Free!
The discounted rates are valid on all the types of Swiss Travel Pass, i.e. 1st or 2nd class for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days continuous or flexi pass.
How to get to Pilatus
Pilatus is located very close to Lucerne can be easily accessed by train, boat or bus. The journey is as exciting as the peak itself.
The most famous route is the Golden Round Trip, which can be done from May to October and allows you to experience an amazingly diverse journey
Bus: From Lucerne to Kriens
Aerial Gondola : From Kriens to Pilatus
Cogwheel train (the steepest in the world): From Pilatus to Alpnachstaad
Boat: From Alpnachstaad to Lucerne
Things to do at Pilatus
Toboggan Run
One of the most sought after activities is the toboggan run in Frakmuntegg. Get your adrenaline pumping as you zip through steep curves on this 1350 meter run which makes it the longest summer toboggan run in Switzerland. Children below 2 years are not allowed.
Opening hours
From mid of April until mid of October, the toboggan run is open daily from 10:00 until 17:30 subject to weather conditions.
Cost per child 6 to 16 years for single ride – CHF 6
Cost per person above 16 years single ride – CHF 8
Starting Point: Fräkmüntegg mountain station
Pilu Land
An amazing fun park on the Krienseregg. A perfect place for your kids to play and romp around. The park offers a dragon castle, a dragon forest and even a dragon moor where kids can discover the flora and fauna of the region. There are lots of shady places for cozy family picnics as well
Dragon World
A newly opened attraction at Pilatus. Great for kids. Welcome to an interactive dragon filled experience through games and special effects.
Dragon Glider
Sit, relax, glide and enjoy the Dragon Glider from Fräkmüntegg to the Drachenalp. Go over trees and forests while enjoying the calm and serene views. This is the first Glider in Switzerland that allows you to also have a fun turn. Don’t be afraid, with a speed of just 12 kilometres per hour and an amazing team of people that will personally check that you are perfectly secured, all you have to do is enjoy!
Adult Cost: CHF 10
Child Cost: CHF 6
Tandem Paragliding
If you would like to include paragliding in your Switzerland itinerary, it is possible in Pilatus. Check the information board at the valley station in Kriens