Lucerne’s local mountain, Pilatus (2,128 m above sea level), offers nature experiences and spectacular views that are also accessible to people with reduced mobility. Whether you use a wheelchair or a walking frame, Pilatus is easily accessible via various routes and offers barrier-free facilities for guests with special needs.
- General: To ensure a pleasant journey by cog railway, panoramic gondola lift and cable car, we recommend booking at least one day in advance by calling +41 41 329 11 11. Wheelchair users with manual wheelchairs do not need to book if they are travelling via Kriens.
- Tickets and concessions: Passengers with a companion card for travel with a disability and a valid ticket are entitled to bring a companion free of charge. Please present your companion card at the ticket office
- Disabled parking: Specially marked parking spaces are available at both valley stations.
- Restaurants: Information on the accessibility of the restaurants can be found at the following links: Restaurant Krienseregg, Restaurant Fräkmüntegg, Restaurant Bellevue, Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm, Restaurant Chalet
- Hotels: Information on the accessibility of the hotels can be found at the following links: Hotel Pilatus-Kulm, Hotel Bellevue
- Mountain railways: Information on the accessibility of the mountain railways can be found via the following links: Panorama-Gondelbahn, Luftseilbahn “Dragon Ride”, Zahnradbahn
There are two ways to reach Mount Pilatus with accesible transport.
By the steepest cog railway (from Alpnachstad):
- By boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad (or by train)
- From Alpnachstad, take the cog railway up to Pilatus Kulm
- Accessibility information for the Alpnachstad mountain railway station
- Accessibility information for the Lake Lucerne boat services
Panorama gondola lift and cable car (from Kriens):
- Take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus
- From Kriens, take the gondola lift to Fräkmüntegg, then the cable car up to Pilatus Kulm
Striking rock formations, legendary myths and spectacular views make Mount Pilatus a popular destination. Even the journey up to Mount Pilatus is spectacular: the world’s steepest cog railway takes you up to 2,128 metres above sea level – past sheer rock faces and dramatic alpine scenery. Those who want to go even higher can climb to the summit or enjoy the sunset over Lake Lucerne.