Wake up to mountain views, enjoy coffee on the sunny terrace, and be in Lucerne in just 15 minutes. Welcome to Pilatus Nest: a modern attic apartment with high ceilings and natural light, set in a beautifully restored historic house at the foot of Mount Pilatus. With free parking on site, and you’re just 3 minutes from the station and the famous Pilatus Railway. Perfect for families and small groups seeking comfort and an ideal base for exploring Central Switzerland.
🌞 Outdoor Space The large, sunny terrace is one of the highlights of the apartment – perfect for meals outdoors or simply enjoying the view and peaceful surroundings.
🛏️ Bedrooms & Living Spaces Both bedrooms are bright and comfortably furnished. The living room can be fully darkened and converted into an additional sleeping area. The sofa bed is 140 cm wide and comes with a mattress topper for extra comfort. The apartment accommodates up to six guests.
👨👩👦 Family-Friendly A travel cot and high chair are available on request. A small play area with a selection of toys and children's book is also provided – giving parents a chance to relax while the kids play.
✨ Amenities & Comfort Everything you need for a relaxed, stress-free stay:
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi ✔ Nespresso machine with coffee & tea provided ✔ 50” Smart TV ✔ Washing machine & dryer ✔ Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher ✔ Cooking essentials (oil, salt, pepper) ✔ Bed linen & towels ✔ Hairdryer ✔ Small Bluetooth speaker ✔ Children’s tableware, toys & books ✔ Parking space directly in front of the house
🚆 Location & Getting Around A perfect base for exploring Central Switzerland:
⇒ 15 minutes by train or car to Lucerne ⇒ 3-minute walk to the station ⇒ 2-minute walk to the famous Pilatus Railway (operating May–November) ⇒ 50 minutes to Interlaken ⇒ Several ski areas nearby, including Engelberg, Melchsee-Frutt and Klewenalp
ℹ️ Good to Know The apartment is on the 3rd floor with no lift.
There are three parking spaces directly in front of the house, one for each apartment. Due to the layout, cars may occasionally block each other. If this happens, you may need to ask another resident to move their car.
The nearest supermarket is in neighbouring Alpnach (3 minutes by car / 15 minutes by public transport). If you’re arriving by train, it’s a good idea to buy the basics at Lucerne station before heading here.
We provide high-quality bed linens and towels, as well as essentials such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent.
Additional services:
- Late checkout subject to availability - Mid-stay cleaning available on request (for an additional fee)
Alpnach is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Entlebuch Biosphere and Sarnersee, while Gameorama and Museum Luzern are cultural highlights. Aquacenter Obwalden and Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH are also worth visiting. Visit our Alpnachstad travel guide
Is Pilatus Nest - Lucerne - Mountains - Lake - Interlaken - Terrace - Bright&modern pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pilatus Nest - Lucerne - Mountains - Lake - Interlaken - Terrace - Bright&modern?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pilatus Nest - Lucerne - Mountains - Lake - Interlaken - Terrace - Bright&modern?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pilatus Nest - Lucerne - Mountains - Lake - Interlaken - Terrace - Bright&modern?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pilatus Nest - Lucerne - Mountains - Lake - Interlaken - Terrace - Bright&modern located?
Situated in Alpnach, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Aquacenter Obwalden, Sarnersee and St. Peter and Paul Church. Stanserhorn Cable Car and St. James Way are also within 6 miles (10 km). Alpnachstad Station and Alpnachstad PB Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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We cannot say enough good things about this property.
From the beginning, Fiona was a perfect host and communicator. She made everything super easy, including the check-in process and communication before we even left the United States. She answered every question quickly and thoroughly and was super helpful.
The location was absolutely perfect and the apartment is spectacular. It was a perfect size for our family of five adults. The view was positively gorgeous, and the access to the Cogwheel and Lake Lucerne couldn’t be beat. It was easy to go into Lucerne but fantastic to get out of it to a less chaotic, beautiful little town.
The outside patio was heavenly and all of the rooms and beds were very comfortable. The washer and dryer were super helpful and the kitchen was well stocked with all of the essentials. In short, we would all love to return to Pilates Nest and will go back in our minds many times.
Excellent experience overall. Property was lovely, spacious, tastefully decorated and very near the Alpnachstad cog train station to Pilatus Kulm and the boat docktrain to Luzern. Keep in mind there are quite a few stairs up if you have lots of luggages. The internet was slow unfortunately but the rest of the amenities are excellent We had a great experience and definitely an excellent option if you want to have a full Pilatus experience. Pro tip, go up Pilatus Kulm via cable car in Kriens, down to Alpnachstad via cogwheel train and then take the boat to Luzern. You need to get the timing right and may want to start early but this would be a full day experience
Convenient and close to train stop. Quiet area with hiking options close by. Outdoor patio was a great place to have breakfast and dinner. Place was clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Would come back to this house.
What an absolutely charming apartment! Fiona has done a marvelous job thinking through every detail in this modern, clean, renovated and extremely convenient accommodation! Providing ample space for a family of 4, Pilatus Nest is literally a stone's throw from the funicular servicing Mount Pilatus and offers easy access to the train station (3 minute walk!). In our three day, 4 night stay, we were able to climb three peaks (Titlis, Rigi, and Pilatus), comfortably see Lucerne, Brienz, and Interlaken, and spend time boating and swimming in Lake Lucerne. Because of our busy and compact itinerary, eating breakfasts and dinners in was a must, and the loft's amenities and gorgeous patio made it so enjoyable for my family of four to unwind, drink wine, talk about our adventures, listen to music streamed to the apartment's speaker, and make more memories. Our only challenges were grocery shopping (needed to take the train to Alpnach's Coop to secure groceries) and no AC on one of Switzerland's hottest weekends in years (sleeping with open windows and breathing the fresh outside air was amazing though!). Overall, Pilatus Nest is easily one of the best VRBO's we've stayed in ever, and we do sincerely hope to be back again one day!
We loved our stay! The location was perfect and the apartment is very well appointed and impeccably clean. Fiona made the check in process easy and gave ample information on how to use apartment appliances and gave recommendations on where to eat and what to see in the surrounding area. We were able to visit Mt Rigi, Mt Pilatus and Lucerne with such ease. We would highly recommend this apartment! You won’t be disappointed!