Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Duration10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Witness breathtaking snowy mountain landscapes on this day trip from Zurich to Mount Titlis. First, your guide points out some top Lucerne attractions on a short orientation drive through the city, followed by some free time in this charming city. Then, continue to Engelberg in the Swiss Alps and ride in a revolving cable car to the top of mighty Mount Titlis for majestic views of ice boulders and crevasses. Get closer to the crevasses on the Ice Flyer chairlift, enjoy some snow tubing at the Glacier Park and walk across Europe’s highest suspension bridge for more spectacular views.

Optional (in winter, for ski beginners only): Choose the Snow Experience option. Slide down the hill on snow tubes and try skiing once in a lifetime on the beginner slopes – definitely a memorable experience you shouldn't miss. A Titlis Snow Park staff member (English-speaking) will provide the equipment and supervise the activities.

Options

With Ski Experience (Spanish)

1 hr rental of basic ski equipment, access to beginner ski area. First-time skiers only. No instructor, supervised by staff.

Mt Titlis Day Tour (English)

Mt Titlis Day Tour from Zurich WITHOUT the beginners ski experience, but including the IceFlyer chairlift experience.

With Ski Experience (English)

1 hr rental of basic ski equipment, access to beginner ski area. First-time skiers only. No instructor, supervised by staff.

Mt. Titlis Day Tour (Spanish)

Mt Titlis Day Tour from Zurich WITHOUT the beginners ski experience, but including the IceFlyer chairlift experience.

What's included

Ice Flyer (weather permitting; only with the “Mt Titlis Day Tour” option)
Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Aerial cable cars to Titlis summit incl. "Rotair" (revolving) or "Titlis Connect" (non-revolving)(*)
Snowtubing (weather permitting: May-Oct at Mt Titlis | Dec-Mar at middle station Trübsee)
Cliff Walk and Glacier Cave (weather & snow permitting)
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Hotel pick-up drop-off
Food and drinks (available for purchase in Lucerne or at the summit of Mount Titlis)
Winter clothing
Gratuities
Personal expenses

What to expect

Zurich
Pass by

From the centrally located Sihlquai Bus Station, the scenic coach journey begins through the city of Zurich, the beautiful views of the countryside, and along the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons to Lucerne.
Luzern Altstadt
1h

Enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy some time at leisure to explore the Old Town before the journey continues to Engelberg, where the valley station of Mt. Titlis cable car is located.
Titlis
1h · Admission ticket included

At the valley station the breathtaking journey with the different aerial cable cars to the top of Mt. Titlis, located on 3'000 m.a.s.l., begins. Enjoy the spectacular sight of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders from the revolving cable car Rotair. At the top of Mt. Titlis a high alpine panorama awaits you.
Titlis Cliff Walk
2h · Admission ticket included

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.
Zurich
Pass by

Your action-packed day trip to Mt Titlis concludes with drop-off at Sihlquai Coach Terminal in central Zurich at approximately 7pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

End point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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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