Winter half-day trip from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus. If you're looking for a fairytale city surrounded by the Alps, you must visit Lucerne, the quintessential Swiss town, and Mt. Pilatus, two beautiful places in the heart of Switzerland. Pilatus is a symbol not only of Lucerne but of all central Switzerland, and one of the most famous mountains in the country. Ride up and down Mt. Pilatus by panorama gondola and aerial cable car, and enjoy a unique panoramic view of 73 Alpine peaks and Lake Lucerne, whose cross-like shape is deeply symbolic in Swiss history.