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Ascending Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne's landmark mountain, is a must-do when you are in the Lake Lucerne region. For maximum flexibility, choose between a ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, or a combination of a gondola and an aerial cableway from Kriens. Then, enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps that you don’t see otherwise from 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level.

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, cogwheel railway, and gondola. After a cruise around the lake, ride up the steepest—and probably the most scenic—cogwheel railway in the world. Stop at the peak of Mt. Pilatus, where alpine vistas await. Descend via cable car to Kriens and take a public bus (ticket included in tour) back to Lucerne, where your tour finishes.

Visit Mt. Pilatus and take a train ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway on a self-guided tour from Lucerne. A ride on the aerial cableway, the Dragon Ride, is included, as well as a panoramic gondola ride. Admire the views over the Alps All transportation is included, so you don’t need to worry about making your own bookings, and you are free to explore on your own once there.

Mt. Titlis is close to Lucerne, but you might not want the hassle of trains and shuttle buses to reach the gondolas. This day trip makes it easy with coach transport and gondola tickets organized in advance. Then at the summit, your time is your own to enjoy the attractions. Go snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park, ride the Ice Flyer chairlift, and visit the Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge.

Lucerne boasts many cultural and historical landmarks, but discovering its highlights can be difficult on a self-led tour. Explore sights such as the Musegg Wall, the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church on the Official Guided City Tour, and gain intimate insight into the city’s history and culture as you stroll the streets, squares, and alleys with your local guide.

Reach Europe’s highest point with ease on this full-day guided excursion from Lucerne. Travel by luxury coach through the stunning Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, then continue to the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, known as the “Top of Europe.” Explore the Ice Palace, take in sweeping alpine views from the Sphinx Observatory, and enjoy a tour that operates with carbon-balanced certification to help reduce environmental impact.

Immerse yourself in the Alpine beauty of Interlaken and Grindelwald on a full-day tour of the majestic mountain region from Lucerne. Depart by luxury coach and marvel at enchanting scenery as you travel to Interlaken, a gorgeous resort located at the foot of the Bernese Oberland Alps. Spend some leisurely free time exploring independently and then head to Grindelwald, known as ‘Glacier Village’ due to its impressive array of glaciers. Opt to ascend to the summit of Mt First in a cable car to see stunning panoramas of the surrounding sights before returning to Lucerne.