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Pilatus - Fräkmüntegg
🇨🇭 Lucerne · Switzerland — Altitude 1418 m
This live camera looks out from Fräkmüntegg, a station on the flanks of Mount Pilatus above Lucerne, at about 1,418 metres. Watch the stream to judge cloud cover, visibility over the surrounding peaks and whether the upper slopes are clear before you travel up.
Mount Pilatus rises steeply above the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland and is closely tied to the lakes and peaks of the Lucerne region. Its ridges are rugged and its summits often hold cloud, which gives the mountain a changeable character. Fräkmüntegg sits on the approach routes, so the view covers a wide stretch of alpine terrain and the valleys below.
The stream shows the mountain setting as it changes through the day. Morning light often brings clearer air, while afternoon cloud can build quickly over the ridges. Watching the sky here is useful in any season, because the summits can be clear while the lower valleys are hazy, or the reverse.
Lucerne has a temperate climate, but conditions on the mountain are much colder and windier, and snow is possible from late autumn into spring. Late spring through early autumn usually suits walking and sightseeing best. Nearby cameras include Pilatus Esel, the Stadt Luzern paddle steamer and Hotel des Balances in Lucerne, which help you compare conditions at different heights.
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The current conditions and a three-day forecast for this location are shown on the page above the stream. Mountain weather can change quickly, so check it again before you set out.
The local time for this camera is displayed on the page and follows the time in Switzerland. It updates alongside the live view.
The camera is at Fräkmüntegg on Mount Pilatus, near Lucerne in central Switzerland, at an altitude of about 1,418 metres. A map on the page shows its exact position.
Clear mornings and late afternoons often give the best visibility over the peaks. In winter, watch for snow cover on the upper slopes, and check the weather block before deciding.
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