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Mount Pilatus

PILATUS-BAHNEN AG Schlossweg 1 | Kriens, Lucerne 6010, Switzerland
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Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Lucerne
Type: Mountains
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Lucerne, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

People from all over the world flock to Luzern to come here, for good reason. Pick a good sunny day and leave early and avoid the crowds. Some Japanese come here to be married. Fantastic views, the restaurant at the top is somewhat better than the one at the top of Mt Rigi, in my opinion. Usual tourist prices, though.... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

...and I've been on a few! Admittedly we got lucky on a wet and windy day...we did the trip over three hours of the only sunny break since arriving in Switzerland. The were very few people anywhere on our round trip...cog train, big cable car, little cable car then bus. All with one ticket. We did the bobsled summer run....great... More

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Manila, Philippines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Cancel your trip if you are going to Mount Pilatus on a rainy day! Trust me, you won't be able to see anything -- everything is all white. And you wouldn't miss much too. But we've had a few seconds of sunshine that day so the view going to the top is nice. But when we reached the top, there... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Do the round trip tour, wait line for the train uphill can be long. but the views are well worth the wait! and it;s the steepest train in the world!

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Well we got one of those days where the was absolutely no views from the top. BUT we still had a great day. Did the golden triangle - took the boat trip to the cog wheel train, this in itself was worth the trip. I think you definitely have to take the boat AND pay for first class. Less people... More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We were in awe of the gorgeous views to the mountains and Lake Lucerne below. Highly recommend this easy trip from Lucerne. We rode the bus to base, rode gondolas and cable car to top and returned to city in under three hours on our last day, when it was clear and sunny. Very memorable, beautiful. Pristine conditions of transport... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Once the railway started the climb it was an escalade of such extraordinary views. In spite of not being the highest peak I felt I was on the top of the world. The fact that in one side we have several mountain peaks (actually we have a lot of them) and in another we have the lowland and lakes makes... More

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Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Our first day was overcast and was pointless going up. The following day however, the sun came out as did the views. We did the round trip, caught a cruise around the lakes, amazing views and as the sun was now shining, it was magnificent. Then we caught the tram up - words can't describe the views you see on... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

The view from Mt Pilatus is fantastic. The day we went was fairly clear, but very cold and windy up the top. Definitely needed the gloves, beanie and jacket to stay outside and enjoy the views for an extended period. Recommend doing the 30 minute walk through the cave and up the side of the mountain. Can be a little... More

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new jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We arrived to begin our trip up the mountain in a small cable car that only fits 4 people. As uncomfortable as I was, I knew the trip would be worth it. We continued until we had to leave the small cable car to board a larger car that fit about 20 people. In all, the climb in the cable... More

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