Commissioned in 1889, a gradient of up to 48 percent, about 30 minutes travel time: that is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world in figures. Meter by meter it scales the way from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.

2024年11月9日 · Cogwheel Railway / Boat / Train . Alpnachstad–Pilatus Kulm–Alpnachstad Important: The cogwheel railway operates from 12 May 2025 until 16 November 2025. The boat service between Lucerne and Alpnachstad will end on 20.10.2025. Waiting times are possible in case of high visitor numbers.

Since well over one hundred years, the rail cars of the Pilatus railway have climbed to the summit of the imposing Mount Pilatus on the boldest cogwheel railway in the world. At a maximum gradient of 48% it is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the only one of its kind.

The Golden round trip takes you to the most spectacular spots on the Pilatus and to the summit by boat, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway and Panorama Gondolas. Experience the variety of Lucerne's local mountain from May to October.

Book your stay on Mount Pilatus now. Whether gift vouchers, hotel room, family excursions or meetings – you will find all information and booking options here online.

The Silver round trip is as rich in variety as the Pilatus itself. From mid-May to mid-November discover the highlights of Lucerne’s local mountain by using the railway, the cogwheel railway, the aerial cableway and the Panorama Gondolas.

The Annual Pass is available at the Pilatus-Bahnen ticket offices in Kriens and Alpnachstad and at the Pilatus Shop Lucerne. You can find more information here.

Discover 2,132 opportunities on the Pilatus. You can find our diverse offerings with a glance at the interactive map. To the map. Activities. All experiences; Family; Relaxing; Excursions and cuisine; Active; ... cog railway system: Drive power: 358 kW per rail car: Route: line gauge: 0.8 m; gradient: maximum 48%, mean 38%: Catenary voltage: 1 ...

From Lucerne main station: Take the train S5 to Alpnachstad railway station. Or from Lucerne by boat from pier 2 to Alpnachstad (50 – 90 minutes). The boat only operates from May to October. Timetable. We recommend making a reservation for the ride on the cogwheel railway.

Mount Pilatus – 2,132 opportunities above sea level: hiking, climbing, cycling, concerts, fine dining, stories... all waiting to be discovered by guests from Switzerland and abroad – and by you.