Stanserhorn - self-guided tour from Lucerne including train ride

The tour from Lucerne to Stans and up to the Stanserhorn offers a varied combination of a train ride and two very different mountain cable cars. Here are the individual stops on your tour:

• Train ride from Lucerne to Stans

From Lucerne to Stans, you take the train for about 20 min. The train route runs through the beautiful Central Switzerland and occasionally offers views of Lake Lucerne and the mountain panorama.

• Mountain ride with the funicular and CabriO cable car to the Stanserhorn

In Stans, a footpath of about 5 min takes you to the valley station of the historical funicular, which leads to the intermediate station Kälti. From Kälti, you continue with the innovative CabriO cable car – a double-decker aerial cable car with an open top deck. The cable car takes you to the summit of the Stanserhorn at an elevation of 1898 m above sea level. The entire ride between Stans and the Stanserhorn takes about 25 min.

• Stay at the Stanserhorn

Once you arrive at the top, you’ll be treated to a spectacular panoramic view of the Central Swiss Alps and several lakes. You can hike here, enjoy the view, or sample regional specialties in the revolving restaurant while the panorama turns.

• Return trip via Stans to Lucerne

The return trip is done the same way. You’ll ride back down with the CabriO cable car and the funicular to the valley in Stans. From Stans, you’ll take the train back to Lucerne.

Practical Information:

• Reservation for the CabriO cable car is recommended

The 16 "Stanserhorn Rangers" offer free tours and provide exciting insights into the region's flora and fauna. They are available to visitors. Every day, a Ranger is out and about between the revolving restaurant and the summit from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

• The trains and cable cars have low-floor entrances.

• Bringing small dogs up to 30 cm is free, as long as they stay in a transport container the whole time. This must be placed under your seat.
• Dogs without a container and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height need a valid dog ticket for each mode of transport.

• Please check the schedule on the travel day via the SBB website or app