Nostalgic sunrise ride

Time travel at sunrise - with the historic cogwheel railway up the Pilatus

from CHF 90.–

Online booking required in advance

Experience a journey back in time on the 80-year-old cogwheel railway and enjoy the sunrise at an altitude of 2132 metres. Afterwards, a delicious breakfast awaits you in the Bellevue restaurant.

Nostalgic sunrise ride in detail

Access
Access

To the Alpnachstad valley station by car or public transport.

Price
Price

CHF 145.00 for adults
CHF 115.00 with annual pass
CHF 90.00 for children up to 15.99 years

Included
Included
  • Ride up on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (historic railcar)
  • Breakfast at the summit in the Bellevue restaurant
  • Descent to Alpnachstad (with new railcars)
Important
Important

The number of seats is limited. Tickets must be purchased at least 1 day in advance.

Programme
Programme

Sun, 14 September 2025
06:05 am Ascent from Alpnachstad
from 07:30 am Breakfast

Sun, 21 September 2025
06:05 hrs Ascent from Alpnachstad
07:30 am Breakfast

Sun, 28 September 2025
06:05 hrs Ascent from Alpnachstad
07:45 am Breakfast

Sun, 5 October 2025
06:05 hrs Ascent from Alpnachstad
08:00 am Breakfast

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