Mount Pilatus Luzern | Switzerland Travel
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Beatenberg - Niederhorn cable car, Switzerland
Beatenberg - Niederhorn cable car, Switzerland 2009
The Seilbahnen Beatenberg-Niederhorn is a pulsed movement gondola lift in the Swiss Canton of Berne. It links the village of Beatenberg with the summit of the Niederhorn. At Beatenberg, the lift connects with the Thunersee–Beatenberg Bahn, a funicular which links with the shipping services on Lake Thun.
The lift, opened in 1997, replaces an earlier aerial cable car on a similar route that was completed in 1946. The line operates four groups of three cabins, which are moved by an endless cable whilst supported by two further cables. Each cabin accommodates up to 17 passengers. There is one intermediate stop, at Vorsass
Golden Round Trip, Switzerland, 11th October 2011
This is a record of one of the magnificent rail/boat journeys that are available in Switzerland.
I did this trip with my wife in October 2011 and although there was snow on the top of Mount Pilatus, it was surprisingly warm.
The trip can be done either way, but we decided to start in Lucerne. First there was a boat journey to Alpnachstad. Then we picked up the ride on the worlds steepest cog railway to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Then the descent on the other side of the mountain starts on the Aerial Cableway to Frakmuntegg. Then the Panoramic Gondola takes you further down the mountain to Kriens, where a short bus ride took us into the heart of Kriens.
We then took a train to Hergiswil where we were staying.
The day was fantastic.
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Mt. Pilatus and the Golden Round Trip, Switzerland
This is one unforgettable side trip you must take. Known as the Golden Round Trip, this includes the boat trip from Lucerne to Alpnachstad and a ride up the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the Pilatus Kulm peak.
The ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus is one of the most spectacular you will ever experience. It is hard to imagine that the engineers and workers who built the track were able to construct such a massive feat while overcoming the obstacles presented by the steepness of the terrain.
Once at the top, the panoramic views of the lakes and mountains of central Switzerland are spectacular. The grand finale of your trip includes an aerial cable car and gondola ride that gently glides you down along the spine of the mountains to the town of Kriens where a short bus ride brings you back to Lucerne.
But, what's the hurry? If you are visiting during the summer months, like me, then you will want to linger at Mt. Pilatus before hurrying back down. The Hotel Pilatus-Kulm is where you will want to book at least one overnight stay on the mountain.
There is a budget property and another more upscale boutique hotel (Belle Epoque), which is where I stayed. The rooms are bright, cheery and comfortable. Opening your window lets the cool air in and the sights to the valley floor below are no less than amazing, especially at sunrise and sunset.
You might also see some brave souls paragliding down from the mountain's summit. This would, of course, be a faster way to descend but I much prefer the slower, safer method. Still, seeing colorful sails floating against a cobalt blue sky is a sight to behold.
The on-site restaurant Queen Victoria (She visited here.) is a great place to relax, have some fine wine and a good meal before strolling outside to watch the setting sun.
Even if you're not spending the night, as an alternative to immediately descending Mt. Pilatus by aerial tram, you may want to visit Fräkmüntegg, home of central Switzerland's largest ropes park, especially if you have kids, as they will love playing on all the treetop level attractions.
When you're ready, the gondola will bring you gently down to the town of Kriens and back to Lucerne via bus. You can pack a lot into this one to two-day trip. Temperatures can drop at the summit so dress accordingly.
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Top 10 Words in Swiss German for Tourists. Heading to Zurich, Luzern Lucerne or Interlaken for vacation or holidays? Learn a few of the Swiss German words before you go. The language is similar to High German but there are a few differences between Swiss German and German German (Hochdeutsch).
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Mount Pilatus Adventure: Part 1 - Boat to Alpnachstad from Lucerne
Hello Hoppers! If you want to visit Mount Pilatus from Lucerne, round trip, you will need to take a boat, a cogwheel railway, two aerial cable cars, a big one and a small one, and finally a bus. But you know what? It is well worth it. In this 3-part series you will see why.
This is Part 1.
Part 2 - Cogwheel Train to the Top!
Part 3 - Amusing Return to Lucerne
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