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Pilatus Luzern

Nature reserves & national parks ·Kriens ·Closed
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Pilatus Luzern is a mountain destination reached via valley stations in Kriens, near Lucerne, and Alpnachstad.

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Why go

  • Car-free mountain access to Pilatus Kulm and the intermediate stations.
  • Boat route from Luzern landing stage 2 to Alpnachstad, operating May through October.

Opening hours

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Monday08:00 – 18:00
Tuesday08:00 – 18:00
Wednesday08:00 – 18:00
Thursday08:00 – 18:00
Friday08:00 – 18:00
Saturday08:00 – 18:00
Sunday08:00 – 18:00

Tips for your visit

  • In good weather, reserve a seat if you plan to use the cogwheel railway.

Best time to visit

  • The boat connection operates only from May through October. The cogwheel railway is out of service in winter.

Know before you go

  • Pilatus Kulm and the intermediate stations cannot be reached by car.

How to get there

  • 15 minBusFrom Luzern Bahnhof, take bus 1 to Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus; the ride takes about 15 minutes.
  • 5 minOn footFollow the red signs from Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus to the valley station. The walk takes five minutes.
  • 17 minTrainFrom Luzern Bahnhof, take the S5 train to Alpnachstad station.
  • 50 minBoatFrom Luzern landing stage 2, take a boat to Alpnachstad. The trip takes 50 to 90 minutes.
  • CarReach the Kriens valley station via the A2 and the Luzern Süd/Kriens exit. Parking and four electric-car charging stations are available there.

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  1. The Kriens valley station has bicycle parking and an e-bike charging station.

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  2. Visitor address: Schlossweg 1, Kriens, Lucerne.

  3. 17 minutes

    Train S5 from Luzern Bahnhof reaches Alpnachstad station in 17 minutes.

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Sources: Infos · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
Schlossweg 1, Kriens Lucerne

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Questions and answers

Is parking available at Kriens?

Yes. Parking is available at the Kriens valley station.

Can I charge an electric car at Kriens?

There are four electric-car charging stations at the Kriens valley station.

Where can I park and charge an electric car at Alpnachstad?

Parking is at the valley station; electric-car charging stations are by the railway station.

Are there facilities for bicycles and e-bikes at Pilatus Luzern?

The Kriens valley station has bicycle parking and an e-bike charging station.

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