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Admire The Striking Architecture Of

Rotterdam

When visiting the Lucerne area in Central Switzerland, this mountain shouldn’t miss on your trip itinerary. You can get to the top by an aerial cableway or use the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to enjoy sweeping views of Lake Lucerne and surroundings. It’s a perfect day trip from Lucerne.

Basic Information

Mount Pilatus is located between the cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. It’s 2,132 metres high and belongs to the Emmental Alps. You can get to the cableway station by bus no. 1 from Lucerne to stop Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus. Then it’s around 5 minutes walking to the station. Another option is going by train or boat to Alpnachstad.

Photo Guide

Cableway from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
Looking at Mt. Pilatus from the cableway to Fräkmüntegg
Approaching the top of Mt. Pilatus
Cableway station on the top of Mt. Pilatus

Urban Forrest

Cube Houses

One of the most iconic landmarks in the city can be found on Overblaak. The houses were designed in the 1970s by architect Piet Blom to provide high-density accommodation while maximizing public space. Three floors make up the living area in each cube. There is also a museum inside one of them that you can visit.

Cableway from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
Looking at Mt. Pilatus from the cableway to Fräkmüntegg
Approaching the top of Mt. Pilatus

Colorful Art

Market Hall

Restaurants, food stands, or even luxury flats. That all can be found in Rotterdam’s glass market hall, just within a stone’s throw from the Cube Houses. I suggest walking with your head up inside the structure since the ceiling is decorated with stunning artwork depicting colorful flowers, fruits, and insects.

Descending by the cogwheel funicular
Cableway from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
Looking at Mt. Pilatus from the cableway to Fräkmüntegg
Approaching the top of Mt. Pilatus
Cableway station on the top of Mt. Pilatus

First Skyscraper

Old Harbour

The oldest port in the city packs historical ships and the first European skyscraper. The 43-meter-tall White House was built in the late 19th century and is a Dutch heritage site. Additionally, the nearby T. G. Masaryk monument commemorates the place where the idea of Czechoslovakia was first shared with the world.

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Live webcam from the top of Esel

Live Webcam

cam source: pilatus.roundshot.com
cam source: pilatus.roundshot.com
Looking north from the top
Looking north from the top

Did you know?

Views from the top are extremely dependant on weather conditions. The peak often gets covered with clouds decreasing visibility to dozens of meters only. I recommend checking this live webcam.

Did you know?

Views from the top are extremely dependant on weather conditions. The peak often gets covered with clouds decreasing visibility to dozens of meters only. I recommend checking this live webcam.

Pilatus cogwheel funicular
Passing Alpine greenery
Alpnachstad train and funicular station

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Hi! I am Vilém

I am a student from the Czech Republic who enjoys traveling. Willflies is a project that features my photos from places I’ve visited and is run to give you some tips on where to go and because I like it!

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