The Tell-Pass is your ticket to dizzying heights, extraordinary panoramic views and spellbinding boat rides. And, of course, memories you’ll never forget.
With its wealth of mountain peaks, world-famous sights and record-breaking railways and cableways, Central Switzerland is the perfect place to make new memories. And the pioneering, record-breaking modes of transport are something you definitely won’t forget in a hurry. Steeper, higher, more dramatic – yes, in Central Switzerland the highlights begin with your journey to the summit. The Tell-Pass includes trips on:
Rigi – Europe’s first mountain railway
Pilatus – the steepest cogwheel railway in the world
Titlis – the world’s first revolving aerial cableway
Stanserhorn – the first open-top aerial cableway
Stoos – the steepest funicular railway in the world
Brienz Rothorn – Switzerland’s only steam-powered cogwheel railway
Bürgenstock (Hammetschwand) – the highest outdoor lift in Europe
Lake Lucerne – the world’s biggest fleet of paddle steamer
Whether bus, rail, steamer or cableway – the Tell-Pass offers flexible and uncomplicated travel from highlight to highlight. Choose two, three, four, five or 10 consecutive days and use your Tell-Pass to make memories that will last for ever.
Free travel by train, bus, boat and numerous mountain railroads throughout Central Switzerland
Take a historic steamboat ride, then cap your excursion with a ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway or in the very first cable car with an open-top deck. The Tell-Pass is ideal for families, hikers and nature lovers.
Choose between two, three, four, five or ten consecutive days. The Tell-Pass lets you discover the Lake Lucerne Region – it's so easy to get around!
The Tell-Pass itself is something of a pioneer, too. A ticket like this, covering most of a region’s tourist travel, is a unique phenomenon in Switzerland.
Family-friendly: Children can travel for an attractive fixed price of CHF 30.-*
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Still something unclear? Click here for the frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What is the Tell-Pass?
The Tell-Pass is the regional excursion ticket for the Lake Lucerne Region. Unrestricted rail, bus and boat travel, as well as numerous aerial cableways – plus great savings with many Bonus Partners.
Who is eligible for the Tell-Pass?
The Tell-Pass is bookable for everyone! Guests residing in Switzerland or abroad can purchase the Tell Pass.
What does the Tell-Pass cost?
The Winter Tell-Pass starts at CHF 120, the Summer Tell-Pass starts at CHF 190 for two days of unrestricted travel.
And the longer the period of validity, the cheaper the daily price! The 10-day Pass in summer costs just CHF 34 a day, in winter CHF 24 a day for unrestricted travel on trains, buses, boats and aerial cableways.
Does the Tell-Pass have to be used all at once?
Yes, the Tell-Pass must be used 'en bloc', i.e. the selected number of days must be used one after the other without a break.
*Are there children's rates?
Children travel with you for the fixed price of only CHF 30.
For only CHF 30, children between the ages of 6 and 16* travel unlimited for 2-10 days when accompanied by (at least) one adult with a valid adult Tell Pass. Children under 6 travel free of charge. And the best thing about it: grandchildren, neighbors' children or godfathers and godmothers can also enjoy this attractive fixed price for children.
The offer is not valid for school classes / clubs / group trips.
For children from 6 to 16 years for 2 to 10 days: Valid only together with an adult Tell Pass. Not valid for groups, schools and clubs.
The cut-off date is the 16th birthday, which means that the Kinder Tell Pass can be used until one day before the 16th birthday.
How about dogs?
The holder of a Tell-Pass has the opportunity to buy a dog-ticket for just CHF 30.
Where is the Tell-Pass valid?
The Tell-Pass offers virtually unrestricted rail, bus, boat and aerial cableway travel throughout the Lake Lucerne Region.
You can find the entire summer route network here.
You can find the entire winter route network here.
How do I use the Tell-Pass?
Purchase the Tell-Pass and climb aboard – it's as easy as that. No need to have the ticket stamped or validated. You simply show your Tell-Pass and a valid ID document when asked to do so.
Are reservations required with the mountain railways?
In principle, reservations are not required for the mountain railways. In the high season and when there are a lot of guests, a reservation is recommended for larger cable cars such as the Brienz-Rothorn cable car or the Stanserhorn cable car. The extra charge for a reservation is not included in the Tell-Pass ticket. You will find information on the reservation options on the websites of the individual railway companies.
Is the Tell-Pass transferable?
No, the Tell-Pass is non-transferable and bears the holder's name.
Can I save money with the Tell-Pass?
Of course! You save quite a lot compared to buying individual single tickets. And that's not all: the Tell-Pass allows you complete flexibility when planning your excursions in the Lake Lucerne Region.
