Enjoy a leisurely and comfortable ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg and glide through forests and past meadows, always accompanied by a breathtaking view over the Lucerne lake basin and the Alps. The panoramic gondola lift combines comfort with an intense experience of nature and is the ideal start to your Pilatus experience. Perfect for families, explorers, connoisseurs and anyone who likes to travel with a view.
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Openings
Operations will be suspended for maintenance on March 30 and 31, 2026 and from October 19, 2026 to November 27, 2026.
Price info
All price information (single person, partial routes, round trips, groups) can be found here: https://pilatus.ch/bahnen/bahnpreise
Target group
Individual guests
Groups
Families
Directions & Parking facilities
Journey to Kriens:
By public transport:
From Lucerne railroad station: Take bus no. 1 (stop A) in the direction of Kriens/Obernau to the bus stop "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus". The bus ride takes about 15 minutes.
Then follow the red signs to the valley station in Kriens (5 minutes on foot).
By car:
Highway A2 direction Lucerne, exit Lucerne South/Kriens.
At the valley station you will find parking spaces and 4 e-charging stations for electric cars.
By public transport:
From Lucerne railroad station: Take bus no. 1 (stop A) in the direction of Kriens/Obernau to the bus stop "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus". The bus ride takes about 15 minutes.
Then follow the red signs to the valley station in Kriens (5 minutes on foot).
By car:
Highway A2 direction Lucerne, exit Lucerne South/Kriens.
At the valley station you will find parking spaces and 4 e-charging stations for electric cars.
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