Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne
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Visit the summit of Mt Titlis on an afternoon tour from Lucerne, where spectacular mountain vistas and a range of snow-themed attractions await. After arriving in Engelberg, ride on the aerial cableway to the summit of Mt Titlis for roughly two hours of free time. Entry to acclaimed glacier attractions such as the rotating Titlis Rotair gondola, Titlis Glacier Park, Ice Flyer chairlift, Glacier Cave and Cliff Walk — Europe’s highest suspension bridge — are all included (weather permitting).
Your experience
Stop 1
Board your coach in central Lucerne and travel south to Engelberg, a glorious alpine village tucked in the shadows of Mt Titlis.
Stop 2
Upon arrival, hop aboard the aerial cableway with your guide, and then ride to the glacier’s summit — some 10,000 feet (3,020 meters) above sea level. Take a ride with the revolving cable car "Rotair" and enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders.
Stop 3
Visit the Glacier Cave and pass over Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk! Take a ride with the Ice Flyer which brings you close to the crevasses and the Glacier Park where you can experience snow tubing even in summer! Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from the restaurants or the sun terrace.
Stop 4
After an afternoon full of new experiences the tour ends again in Lucerne, where you have started your tour.
What’s included
- Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Aerial cable cars to Titlis summit incl. "Rotair" (revolving) or "Titlis Connect" (non-revolving)(*)
- Ice Flyer (weather permitting; only with the “Mt Titlis Tour” option)
- Cliff Walk and Glacier Cave (weather & snow permitting)
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Snowtubing (weather permitting: May–Oct at Mt Titlis | Dec–Mar at middle station Trübsee)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink (available for purchase in Lucerne or at the summit of Mount Titlis)
- Winter clothing
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting and pickup
Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, please bring a warm jacket, shoes with a solid rubber sole and sun glasses to experience all indoor and outdoor attractions
- Ski Experience option: min. age 10 years; children must be accompanied by an adult
- Ski Experience option: designed for ski first-timers only (no access to other slopes, no experience required, no skiing lesson)
- Ski Experience option: subject to weather conditions; if cancelled a partial refund will be provided
- Ski Experience option: Ice Flyer not included
- **From June 2026: Due to the construction of the new Titlis tower and mountain station, visits to the summit will be limited to approximately one hour to enjoy the available activities (weather permitting) before descending to the Trübsee middle station, where restaurant facilities will be available.**
- Optional visit of observation deck “TITLIS Horizon” (available from June 1st, 2026). Cost: CHF 18.00 adult / CHF 9.00 child (to be paid on spot in cash or by credit card)
- (*) The TITLIS Rotair will be closed from 17 August to 11 December 2026. Outside of this period, routes and modes of transportation may be subject to change without prior notice due to ongoing construction work
- The Ski Experience option is not recommended for travelers with back problems or pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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