Mount Pilatus Cable Car Ride, Full Journey to the Summit

Ready for some altitude? 🌄 Hop on the Dragon Ride gondola with us as we glide from Kriens all the way up to the legendary Mount Pilatus (2,128 m) above Lucerne, Switzerland. In this video you’ll get:

4K POV footage inside the panoramic cable cars (both the Panorama Gondola & aerial cableway)

A look at the terrace viewpoints, the famous Esel & Oberhaupt peaks, and the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel 🏔️

Whether you’re planning a Lucerne day-trip, searching “how to get to Mount Pilatus,” or just need a dose of Swiss-Alps eye candy, this ride is for you!

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Boarding at Kriens
04:33 Krienseregg mid-station &
10:32 Fräkmüntegg mid-station & rope park peek
10:43 Dragon Ride (aerial cableway)
12:04 Summit platforms & lake views

Travel Quick Facts
Gondola operating hours: roughly 08:30 – 17:00 (check seasonal timetable)
Standard adult fare (2025): CHF 78 return (Golden Round Trip ~CHF 120)
Travel time: ~30 min Kriens ➜ Pilatus Kulm

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