Mount Pilatus Railway

Opened in 1889, Lucerne's Mount Pilatus Railway is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. Spend a delightful half hour ascending almost two kilometres from lakeside Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm. Mount Pilatus affords beautiful views of the Alps and Lake Lucerne, and is home to astonishingly diverse flora.

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First-Class Mountaintops of Switzerland

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Enjoy having your head in the clouds as we stay in a selection of Switzerland's best mountaintop hotels, all with sweeping views of mountains and lakes. The Belle Époque Grandhotel Giessbach on Lake Brienz is only accessible via boat and funicular railway, while Pilatus Kulm lies at the top of a mountain accessed by Europe's steepest cogwheel...

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Lucerne & the Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

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Join us as we explore the wonders of Lucerne in the Swiss Alps along with the stunning Moselle and Rhine rivers. Begin with a two-night stay in the charming atmosphere of Lucerne, then set sail on a luxurious seven-night cruise where each bend of the river reveals beauty and each destination offers a new adventure. Experience the awe-inspiring...

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Mount Pilatus Railway

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