MT. PILATUS | Day Trip from Lucerne, Switzerland | Views, Hiking + Adventure

Welcome to Mt. Pilatus! From here you can see all the peaks near Lake Lucerne, a glimpse of the Jungfrau (near our hometown of Interlaken), and all the way to the Black Forest in Germany. And, according to legend, the rocky peaks of Pilatus used to be the home of dragons. Shop our Lucerne Itinerary: ➡️ https://aplinsinthealps.com/guides/5-... Buy the Lucerne Tell-Pass to reach Pilatus for FREE! https://www.getyourguide.com/lucerne-... —— // ABOUT THIS VIDEO // VIEW FROM MT. PILATUS Most tourists go to Pilatus for the views, of course! Because at 2128 m/6981 ft, you can see nearly all of the peaks soaring over Lake Lucerne! MT. PILATUS HIKE SUGGESTIONS –The Dragon Trail winds through rocks and caves, where apparently dragons once lived. –The Flower Trail is an easy gravel path with — you guessed it — rainbows of flowers! MT. PILATUS WEATHER By the way, Pilatus is known for often being covered in clouds, which does feel very dragon-like and mysterious, but it’s not so good for sightseeing. Our best advice is to come up here first thing in the morning for the best chance of clear skies! MT. PILATUS DRAGON WORLD Wind through this interactive museum to learn the fascinating and fun history of dragons. HOW TO REACH MT. PILATUS You can get to Pilatus via Alpnachstad or Kriens. Press Play to learn how to reach Mt. Pilatus from Lucerne, and which train tickets are best for your journey. Tip: Buy the Lucerne Tell-Pass here: https://www.getyourguide.com/lucerne-... FRÄKMÜNTEGG This station is included in your Mt. Pilatus ticket, so why not stop and have some fun?!? –Mt. Pilatus toboggan run –Wipfelpfad playground –Pilatus Rope Park –Dragon Glider –Drachenalp Restaurant –Fräkmüntegg Tree Tents KRIENSEREGG But wait, there’s one more stop to enjoy from Pilatus, and that’s Krienseregg! Kids will love the Piluland Playground. MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP FROM LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND Pilatus is just one of the many mountain peaks surrounding Lucerne! Check out our Lucerne Travel Guides for our best recommendations on where to go and what to do. And we’ll see you in Switzerland! Shop here: https://aplinsinthealps.com/guides/5-... —— // WATCH NEXT // 15 Things To Know Before You Go To Lucerne, Switzerland ▶️    • LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND: 15 Things To Know Be...   13 Cheap and Free Things To Do In Lucerne, Switzerland ▶️    • LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND | 13 Cheap & Free Thi...   —— // SWISS TRIP PLANNING RESOURCES // Traveling to Switzerland soon? 👉Buy a done-for-you SWISS TRAVEL GUIDE ▶️ https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Lucerne and Central Switzerland, Zermatt, and beyond! —— // LET’S BE FRIENDS // SUBSCRIBE to travel Switzerland with confidence! 🔔Stay updated with notifications 🇨🇭SWISS TRAVEL GUIDES   / aplinsinthealps   ➡️ FREE RESOURCES https://aplinsinthealps.com/resources/ 📬 WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/newsl... This description may contain affiliate links, but we only recommend products that we actually use! —— // GET TO KNOW US // If you love traveling Switzerland, getting off-the-beaten-path, or having foodie experiences, then you're in the right place! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋‍♂️We're Jana and Brett — Aplins in the Alps. We help you TRAVEL SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭WITH CONFIDENCE to maximize your experiences while minimizing your budget and planning time. Oh, and we live in Switzerland too! ▶️ Get to know us better by watching our channel from episode 1!    • Flying to Europe in 2021 | USA to Switzerl...   ➡️ SWISS TRAVEL GUIDES & SWITZERLAND ITINERARIES https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides