Euro Railways

Mount Pilatus: (Brochure)
The Roundtrip travel from Lucerne or Alpnachstad in Central Switzerland, by cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad or by cable from Kriens.

Pilatus offers a unique excursion with the world's steepest cogwheel railway, spectacular cable car and modern panorama gondolas. The highlight of the tour is the magnificent view from 7,000 feet above sea level.

The cogwheel is the steepest of its kind in the world. It starts at the base of Mount Pilatus in Alpnachstad and runs over uniquely constructed tracks to the summit of the mountain. Magnificent view of 73 Alpine peaks and 5 different lakes and the Midlands.

Cogwheel train operates from May to November (depending on snow conditions)

How to reach Kriens and Alpachstad:

• Kriens:
  Kriens can be reached from Lucerne by bus. From the panoramic gondola will be boarded and then a cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus.
• Alpnachstad:
  Apnachstad can be reached from Lucerne or Interlaken by train (Golden Pass Line) and from Lucerne also by boat or train, from where the cogwheel railway for the summit of Mount Pilatus.
• Note: Swiss pass covers both the boat and train ride from Lucerne or Interlaken to Alpnachstad and the bus ride from Lucerne to Kriens.

Notes:

1. Must be purchased in conjuction with a Swiss Railpass.
2. Mount Pilatus vouchers must be exchanged at he village station in Alpnachstad or Kriens.
3. Swiss Passholde farer:
   valid for all Swiss Railpass
4. Refund policy:
   Not refundable.