Aug
2025
Swiss National Day
Celebrate 1 August on the Pilatus - with culinary specialities and atmospheric entertainment high above Lake Lucerne.
from CHF 135.–
Online booking required in advance.
Celebrate 1 August with us! Mount Pilatus - a magnificent place to spend the Swiss bank holidays. The mighty mountain world enchants the eyes, the dinner the palate. And our hospitality the heart. We look forward to seeing you!
Swiss National Day in detail
Access
Take the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm or the gondola and aerial cableway via Kriens.
Price
with overnight stay
from CHF 350.00 per person
without overnight stay
CHF 135.00for adults and children aged 12 and over
CHF 57.00for children up to 11.99 years*.
* Ticket for the train journey. Children up to 11.99 years choose their meal on site from the children's menu and pay on site.
Duration
Last ascent from Alpnachstad at 17:30. From Kriens at 17:00.
Extra descent to Alpnachstad for guests without overnight stay at 22:30.
Included
- Ascent and descent
- Sumptuous aperitif
- Festive 1st August menu
- Musical entertainment
For guests with overnight stay
- Overnight stay in the Pilatus Kulm Hotels
- Swiss breakfast buffet
Without overnight stay
Please note that the descent is only possible to Alpnachstad.
With overnight stay
Combine the Swiss National Day with an overnight stay at the Pilatus Kulm Hotels.