Mount Pilatus Hike: Summit Views and Swiss BBQ

Join a guided hike on Mount Pilatus, enjoy stunning views, learn local legends, and savor a Swiss barbecue. Perfect for nature and adventure lovers.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Join our experienced guide for an unforgettable day hike on Mount Pilatus, one of Switzerland’s most famous mountains. From Lucerne, we take the bus to the Pilatus valley station. The cable car takes us up to the summit and we enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Lucerne.

Points of Interest

  • Pilatus Luzern

  • Tomlishorn

  • Fräkmüntegg

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Bus and cable car tickets to Pilatus Kulm
  • Private local guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Join our experienced guide for an unforgettable day hike on Mount Pilatus, one of Switzerland’s most famous mountains. From Lucerne, we take the bus to the Pilatus valley station. The cable car takes us up to the summit and we enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Lucerne. Once at the top, an easy hike takes us to the Tomlishorn - the…

Location
Tourist Information Luzern
Zentralstrasse
Meet the guide in the Tourist Information at the railway station (next to track 3). The guide will have a sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Celine_d
Oct 1, 2025
Most authentic Swiss experience - Amazing authentic Swiss experience. We are a couple travelling from the US. We met our guide in Lucerne then travelled with the group by bus to Kriens - super easy. Reached the top of Mt. Pilatus by gondola - woow what a stunning ride! On top we did the hike. In the description it said 1h which is pretty accurate. I was a bit hesitant first as normally i‘m not a big hiker but turned out I was perfectly fine! We all enjoyed the explanations of our guide and took tons of photos. The highlight obviously was the BBQ!! We grilled our Swiss sausage over an open fire pit. The bread was amazing too and wow the view. Truly an amazing experience I‘ll never forget and can only recommend to any traveller visiting Lucerne.
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Zoey_a
Oct 1, 2025
Unforgettable hike with an awesome BBQ - The hike up Mount Pilatus was simply fantastic! Our guide was great—friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about the region. The view from the top is incredibly beautiful, and the BBQ afterwards was really tasty and cozy. All in all, a great experience that I can absolutely recommend!
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Kavita_g
Sep 29, 2025
Beautiful views and delicious BBQ! - This trip was amazing! We felt very welcomed and had such a great time. The hike on mount Pilatus was beautiful with stunning views, and our guide was super friendly and helpful. The Swiss BBQ was delicious and made the experience even more special. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Lucerne!
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Manuela_c
Sep 29, 2025
Great hike and BBQ - Panoramic hike and easy to walk, even for inexperienced mountaineers; the guide was very friendly and I loved his personal stories about the mountain; but the best thing was the Swiss-style BBQ - a top experience!
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Florian_e
Sep 26, 2025
Perfect day trip with stunning views and great food - Amazing experience. The views up there were stunning, the hike had the perfect easy lenght. It was super nice to not think about where we're going and just following the guide - she brought us to all the best spots! We were a small group, so our guide could answer so many of our questions individually. Oh and delicious BBQ.
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Jonathan_c
Sep 26, 2025
Unforgettable Alpine Adventure with Amazing Views and BBQ! - Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, this hike on Mount Pilatus was absolutely fantastic. The views over Lake Lucerne were breathtaking, and our guide made the trail so enjoyable with stories and local tips. Reaching the top and enjoying a Swiss BBQ in the fresh mountain air was just incredible. I loved the authentic alpine vibe—it felt real and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and unique mountain adventure!
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From $157
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).