--- title: "Viewpoint Esel" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/viewpoint-esel" description: "Up here, a breathtaking panoramic view opens up over the Central Swiss Alps, Lake Lucerne and far beyond. The wind blows through the rocks, the clouds drift by close enough to touch, and with every step you take you get closer to the sky. Whether sunrise, sea of fog or golden evening atmosphere - the Esel is a place for unforgettable moments." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3705938/3f143b5173d5e32c6acc0ea167a5bb4206ec2f87ff232e997178b62267e9504a/view-of-lake-lucerne-from-the-esel-viewpoint.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Viewpoint Esel ============== - Viewpoint View of Lake Lucerne from the Esel viewpoint Viewpoint Esel Sunrise on the Pilatus Viewpoint Esel Viewpoint Esel Probably the most spectacular viewpoint on the Pilatus. Up here, a breathtaking panoramic view opens up over the Central Swiss Alps, Lake Lucerne and far beyond. The wind blows through the rocks, the clouds drift by close enough to touch, and with every step you take you get closer to the sky. Whether sunrise, sea of fog or golden evening atmosphere - the Esel is a place for unforgettable moments. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The viewpoint is closed in winter. Read more Price info Free of charge Read more Target group - Individual guests - Groups Directions & Parking facilities Take the gondola and aerial cableway or the cogwheel railroad to Pilatus Kulm. The path to the donkey starts on foot behind the Hotel Bellevue. Read more Accessibility / Location - In the mountains - Near mountain railways Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint - Viewpoint - Park - Tours 1.45 km - Hike 22.30 km - Hike 43.19 km - Hike - Webcams - Media Contact Pilatus Kulm 6010 Pilatus Kulm