GONDOLA LOVERS
The rides worth taking, reviewed.
The 7 Swiss gondola rides travellers rate highest, led by the panoramic climb up Mt Pilatus from Lucerne and the First gondola above Grindelwald. Aerial cableways, summit terraces and the Bernese Alps at eye level.
Golden Round from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus with lake cruise, panorama gondolas, Dragon Ride cable car, steep cogwheel, and summit views.
Most Popular“All of the travel was planned and the activities were so much fun. Took all of the stress out of organising.”
Ride the Grindelwald gondola to Mount First in about 30 minutes, then tackle the First Cliff Walk for big alpine views.
“We absolutely loved this activity. We had 2 teenage boys with us. We rode the gondola up to the mountain carts and rode those. Then we got back on the gondola to the top and did the cliff walk. Even our teens enjoyed every minute of it! It was awesome to be able to have…”
Ride Kriens’ panorama gondola and the Dragon Ride cableway to Mount Pilatus at 2132m for Lake Lucerne views and Dragon World.
“Perfect opportunity to see the surrounding area in awesome views.”
Cable car to Mount First from Grindelwald plus included First Cliff Walk access and free time for Oberland views.
“We were very lucky and had a clear, sunny day so the views were incredible. I would 100% recommend this trip but definitely check the forecast first.”
Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express gondola, cogwheel train, Sphinx Observatory, and Ice Palace in about 10 hours.
“We had a wonderful experience with our guides Maude and Weile. They were informative and provided a very well organized trip. The scenery is breathtaking with great opportunity for photos. Good at the à la cart restaurant at the top. Highly recommend!”
Coach from Zurich to Interlaken and Wengen, then Eiger Express and Jungfraujoch Top of Europe with Sphinx views and the Ice Palace.
“Bruno was a fantastic tour guide very knowledgeable on Switzerland. Very caring for his tour group was a fantastic day and a great experience”
Ride the Kriens gondola and the Dragon Ride cableway to Pilatus Kulm for big Alpine views, free summit time, and Dragon World fun.
“We bought tickets for the cable car and the gondola, and the journey was truly magical. I highly recommend it. It was a very meaningful experience for. someone like me who finds walking, and certainly climbing, difficult. We stopped on the way before taking the gondola up, and then again at the summit, where we…”
Canal gondolas and sky gondolas, candlelit drifts and summit climbs, in the places that do them best.
