The listed mountain hotel at 2132 metres above sea level was built in 1890 and completely modernised in 2010 and has various room types with magnificent views of the Alpine panorama.
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A place with a view - no matter from which perspective.
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Since 1890, guests have been amazed when they enter the Pilatus-Kulm restaurant. Our kitchen team will conjure up an exquisite dish for you. Take a seat in one of the three dining rooms or on the sun terrace.
Swiss specialities and international classics - fresh, fast and delicious. Whether inside with a panoramic view or outside on the spacious sun terrace: enjoy a clear view in all directions.
In our self-service restaurant, we celebrate Swiss cuisine - tasty and uncomplicated. The cosy Swiss-style ambience invites you to linger.
Whether hiking fans or families - everyone is welcome at the Krienseregg restaurant. Located right next to the middle station and PILU-Land, it's the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun.
Take a seat under the lime trees that give our garden restaurant Chalet a cosy atmosphere. Here, young and old alike can enjoy a refreshing break before embarking on the Pilatus experience.
Get aboard and enjoy a marvellous panoramic view: The panorama gondolas takes you from Kriens - via Krienseregg - to Fräkmüntegg in around 30 minutes.
A cockpit-like cabin structure, floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of space - the "Dragon Ride" aerial cableway gives you the feeling of flying.
The steepest cogwheel railway in the world climbs metre by metre from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, past blooming Alpine meadows and striking rock formations.
You can light a fire yourself on the large barbecue area. The perfect place for extended barbecuing fun. By the way, the integrated kiosk has great treats to satisfy your hunger.
Pilu Land - the home of Pilatus' friendly dragon. Tables, benches, shady trees and a large barbecue area create a pleasant atmosphere in the playground.
Pilatus and the valley station in Alpnachstad are located in the heart of Switzerland and are very well connected. You can travel comfortably by car, train or boat.
Thrills, speed, skill, fantastic outdoor nights - Fräkmüntegg offers adventure and fun. The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to linger.
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular walks and large picnic areas. The "PILU-Land" adventure playground is the highlight for little wild animals and adventurers.
In the heart of Switzerland, between the lake and the mountains, Lucerne is the ideal place for connoisseurs and adventurers alike. Start your excursion to Lucerne's local mountain here by boat, bus or train.
At the Oberhaupt, the striking summit of Mount Pilatus, you can experience the mountain world from a particularly majestic perspective.
The Tomlishorn is the highest point on the Pilatus and can be reached in around 40 minutes from Pilatus Kulm.
There are many legends and myths surrounding Mount Pilatus. In the Middle Ages, people believed that healing dragons lived in the bare crevices of Mount Pilatus.
Embark on a breathtaking journey of discovery: Hiking on Mt Pilatus is a pleasure for everyone.
The Golden Round Trip takes you by boat, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway and panorama gondolas to the most beautiful spots around Mount Pilatus and to the summit.
Are you looking for a special thrill? In the Pilatus Rope Park, you can practise your skills on ten different courses, jump into the void, get strong nerves and have lots of fun.
Spread out your arms and experience the gentle flight with the Dragon Glider from Fräkmüntegg to Drachenalp. Sit in, hang on and glide off.
On this walk between trees, you will get to know nature. Safely protected by safety nets, you treetop from tree to tree, from platform to platform.
Toboggan run no. 3, blue
4.8 kilometres, easy
The ride on the panorama gondolas is included in the day ticket or can also be purchased as a partial ride.
Toboggan run no. 2, red
3 kilometres, medium to difficult
When the meadows and forests are covered in deep snow, Mt Pilatus presents itself as a unique, dreamlike winter landscape.
A fast-paced ride with an impressive panorama. Ideal for an adventure with the whole family!
The "Silver Round Trip" takes you by train, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway and panorama gondolas to the most beautiful spots around Mount Pilatus and to the summit.
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