Pilatus
Alpnachstad and Kriens, Switzerland
Pilatus offers a striking change of scene from Lucerne’s waterfront, with steep slopes, mountain views and an engineering story built into the journey. The cogwheel railway climbs from Alpnachstad, while the Kriens route uses gondolas and a cable car when operating. Boat connections can turn the outing into a varied circuit in season. Keep the day flexible enough to respond to weather, and check the actual transport combination before buying a round-trip ticket.