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    Pilatus Bahnen

    4.6 (24 reviews)

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    Hosh S.

    One of the most magical and unique experiences you will ever witness! As the cogwheel train keeps climbing, the views keep changing ever few yards. It takes around 45 minutes for the cogwheel train to take you to the summit. The stuff were very courtesy and kind. The summit views are breathtaking! An experience you will remember for a lifetime! I HIGHLY recommend this. P.S. You shouldn't worry if you have acrophobia or any variation of that. You are safe and will have an awesome time!!!

    Charlene C.

    Visiting Mount Pilatus was probably one of the highlights of our European trip. I pre-booked this excursion before we left, which left my husband a little queasy after I told him the peak had an elevation of 7,000 feet and showed him a photo of the world's steepest cogwheel railway. We came here on May 15, 2013 and the weather was sunny and cool. I suggest coming in layers since it may be warmer in the city, there is snow on top of the mountain! They said the mountain looks like a man's face laying down and yes, I can see the resemblance. In late medieval times a dragon was said to live on the mountain. When you get to the top and into the shop, you'll see that red dragon for sale in the form of a magnet or stuffed animal. The views are absolutely gorgeous when you get to the top (Photos included). It was quite windy and cold up there with plenty of photo ops. Just remember since you're up so high, you might get short of breath or dizzy if you are climbing some of the stairs so take your time. We saw a small chapel at the top and we were told that people actually have weddings here! Wow..... incredible. Riding the cable cars back down was probably the most enjoying experience. Lots of greenery and Swiss cows. My husband and I don't really care for heights, but this didn't both us one bit. So glad we decided to check Mt. Pilatus out when we were in Switzerland!

    Mt. Pilatus!
    Bella B.

    Clean air, breath taking view... Mt. Pilatus is quiet impressive. And be warned, even in the middle of summer, it is cold up here! I'm feel very lucky to have experienced this gorgeous place in Switzerland. I'm so surprised that no one has written about it! You take a cable car up to the top of the mountain and that ride itself is fantastic with beautiful sites all around. We hiked around for a while, just taking in all the mountain's glory and allure. And even if you're not hungry, after trekking around for a while, you will be! Make sure to eat at one of the restaurants that offer modern gastronomy choices. Good food, great view, crisp air. This was definitely a memorable day~

    The cogwheel train in red.
    Luci L.

    There are three ways of traveling between Lucerne and Pilatus: 1) train to Alpnachstad + cogwheel train 2) boat ride on the lake + cogwheel train 3) bus to kriens + gondola up. 2) takes the longest, so I did 1) and 3). The cogwheel train is wonderful because it's supposedly the steepest in the world and you really get a good sense of the steepness when looking up. The gondola ride consists of a smaller gondola and a bigger one, and the views are amazing. You can hear cow bells ringing below you, and there were a lot of moments of awe for me during this trip. There are cows and crows on the mountain, and a restaurant though I dislike eating Swiss food in highly touristy spots. Definitely check the weather so you don't end up going on a foggy day where you can't see anything from the top.

    Gondola view
    Dan B.

    Such an amazing spot, like a monument to the beauty of the Alps. Mount Pilatus is is on the northwestern edge of the range, overlooking three towns and Lake Lucerne, with stunning views beyond these on a clear day. There are multiple ways to the top here: The aerial route (one tram with two stops plus one gondola, OR a cog railway, Or by foot/bike.) We took the aerial route from Kriens, but I would love the challenge of the hike up....someday! At the tippy top (just under 7000 feet), there was a visitor center, a hotel, a gift shop, and multiple cafes and snack choices. There was also a short line of people paragliding off the mountain, into the teeth of the wind. So cool and magical to watch, and 15 minutes later they would circle back above our heads, waving and smiling. As you may imagine, I was snapping pics almost at almost every turn, but due to the death of my iPhone a few days later, all were lost. Grrr. So I borrowed a few pics from the web, plus one from a friend. After heading back down the mountain, we stopped halfway down to the tobaggan ride (on wheels), where the kids took turn after turn, and the parents chilled in lawn chairs and drank in the view. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pilatus-bahnen-kriens?select=IYhuByH2A0UwUwcK1Eon6Q#IYhuByH2A0UwUwcK1Eon6Q) This stop also featured a zipline course and a climbing rope maze, but we skipped those, since the day was getting late. Apart from visiting our good friends, Mount Pilatus was the highlight of our trip to Switzerland. It was off to another country the next day.

    Alps
    Angela O.

    Would definitely recommend pilatus to get the mountain feeling in while in Lucerne. The weather was perfect the day we went. We only had about 2.5 hours for our entire time but it ended up being enough. You can certainly make a day of it though. We also went tobogganing, which was definitely memorable and beautiful.

    Ben L.

    Turns out I have been here twice, I was able to come in 2010 and this is my second trip in 2014. I think my second trip was the better experience. The views on the mountain are simply stunning. In 2010, I was able to stay in the hotel and the idea of staying in a hotel on top of mountain seemed freakin awesome to me! But look at the pics and yeah, it's that kind of awesome.

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    I suggest coming in layers since it may be warmer in the city, there is snow on top of the mountain!

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    Bahnhof Luzern - Outside

    Bahnhof Luzern

    4.1(14 reviews)
    3.2 km

    I wasn't sure what to expect being in my first train station ever and in a foreign country to boot…read more A very large, state of the art display board with all the information you need to make it to your train on time. Track, time, rail line etc. I found the station very clean and very friendly with a police presence that was willing to help if you had questions. The tourist information booth was in plain sight and provided lots of pamphlets, maps and recommendations for just about anything you need. I was amazed at how many trains were going to so many places around Europe. Again my first experience in a train station so I was a little bit in aww. lol With a nice selection of food court and retail shops you could use to kill some time if you were early for your connection. And a short walk to many traditional Swiss restaurants right on the Reuss river where it meets Lake Luzern. But be warned. Trains arrive and depart on time! So don't get distracted with the shops. Lol All in all a very quick but nice experience. I would definitely be ok with traveling by train again.

    Very clean and easily marked train station in Lucern Switzerland. Lots of connecting and trains…read moreare available for pretty much most of the places. We took Grindelwald/Interlaken Express from here. Then train to Geneva and Bern. There are plenty of options to shop and a huge variety of restaurants available in the lower level. The bus and cruise terminal are all within walking distance. Very clearly marked signs available and easy to navigate.

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    Bahnhof Luzern - Second floor with all the trains

    Second floor with all the trains

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    Grindelwald

    Grindelwald

    5.0(11 reviews)
    48.8 km

    This village is another great starting point when traveling through Bernese Oberland. There are so…read moremany attractions in and around Grindelwald. The experiences can vary from day to day (and season to season) since there are so many different activities and sights to see in the area. You could really spend a whole week here. We started our journey to Jungfraujoch from the Grindelwald Terminal via the Eiger Express. It's the fastest way to get to Eiger Glacier station. There are some amazing views of Grindelwald and the Eiger during this 15 minute ride. After that, we walked through the main part of town to take in the Alpine scenery all around us. There are many shops, restaurants, and hotels decorated with flowering plants. They could all be that beautiful postcard picture with the Swiss chalet and mountain backdrop. It's no wonder why this has become a very popular resort village. Even the views between the houses and shops were amazing. It was a dream come true. A place that we always wanted to visit together. A very happy place!

    This small mountain village is freaking awesome. Grindelwald is in the Bernese Oberland (Jungfrau…read moreRegion) of the canton of Bern. Eiger mountain in the background is awe inspiring. It is by far one of the most photogenic alpine backdrops in the world. You gotta visit in person to appreciate the view. Photos are not enough. Visiting in winter is even more stunning as the town is covered in snow - it's damn beautiful.

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    Grindelwald - Eiger mountain somewhere back there

    Eiger mountain somewhere back there

    Grindelwald - Hotel Grindelwalderhof

    Hotel Grindelwalderhof

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