Swiss Alps Day Trip from Lucerne: Jungfraujoch and Bernese Oberland
Overview
Venture from Lucerne through the Swiss Alps to the highest point in Europe! On this unforgettable day trip with a multi-lingual guide, travel by coach through the Bernese Oberland region to Interlaken and Grindelwald, where you take the gondola and cogwheel train up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass. Gaze upon the Alpine wonderland from the Top of Europe building and walk through the tunnels of a glacier at the Ice Palace. This is sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation!
Inclusions
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Seat reservation and preferred boarding (Eiger Express, cogwheel train)
- Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Terrace, Plateau, Ice Palace (weather permitting)
- Eiger Express cable car, cogwheel train
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Entry/Admission - Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
- Entry/Admission - Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lucerne, Lucerne
Meet your multilingual guide in Lucerne and start the journey. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive through the Swiss countryside and the Bernese Oberland, a fairy-tale wonderland of white jagged Bernese Alps. The scenery is truly captivating, and it only gets better from here!
Stop At: Interlaken, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern
After a 1-hour drive, stop for a short break in the famous town of Interlaken for orientation before continuing to Grindelwald.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Grindelwald Terminal, Grindelwald 3818 Switzerland
Continue to the nearby village of Grindelwald to board the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway for a spectacular ride to the Eiger Glacier station, where you change to the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau accompany you on the way and the imposing Eiger North Face seems to be within one’s grasp.
Stop At: Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps
Once on the top, immerse yourself in the fascinating high alpine wonderland of eternal ice, snow and rock. Experience the discovery tour “Alpine Sensation” marking the 100-year anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Stop At: Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch 3801 Switzerland
Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with the most breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, the neighbouring countries and the longest glacier of the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch Switzerland
Don't forget to stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Lauterbrunnen Village, Stutzli 460, Lauterbrunnen 3822 Switzerland
After your Top of Europe adventure, board the cogwheel train for your descent down the mountains. Pass the holiday resort town of Wengen before arriving in Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return trip to Lucerne.
Pass By: Lucerne, Lucerne
Your tour guide will drop you off in Lucerne at around 7 pm.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lucerne, Lucerne
Meet your multilingual guide in Lucerne and start the journey. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive through the Swiss countryside and the Bernese Oberland, a fairy-tale wonderland of white jagged Bernese Alps. The scenery is truly captivating, and it only gets better from here!
Stop At: Interlaken, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern
After a 1-hour drive, stop for a short break in the famous town of Interlaken for orientation before continuing to Grindelwald.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Grindelwald Terminal, Grindelwald 3818 Switzerland
Continue to the nearby village of Grindelwald to board the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway for a spectacular ride to the Eiger Glacier station, where you change to the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau accompany you on the way and the imposing Eiger North Face seems to be within one’s grasp.
Stop At: Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps
Once on the top, immerse yourself in the fascinating high alpine wonderland of eternal ice, snow and rock. Experience the discovery tour “Alpine Sensation” marking the 100-year anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Stop At: Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch 3801 Switzerland
Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with the most breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, the neighbouring countries and the longest glacier of the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch Switzerland
Don't forget to stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Lauterbrunnen Village, Stutzli 460, Lauterbrunnen 3822 Switzerland
After your Top of Europe adventure, board the cogwheel train for your descent down the mountains. Pass the holiday resort town of Wengen before arriving in Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return trip to Lucerne.
Pass By: Lucerne, Lucerne
Your tour guide will drop you off in Lucerne at around 7 pm.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- As the Jungfraujoch is covered in snow all year round, we recommend bringing a warm jacket, shoes with a solid rubber sole and sun glasses to experience all indoor and outdoor attractions. Please note that there is no possibility to rent clothes or shoes on top of the Jungfraujoch.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Routing and means of transport may have to be amended during maintenance work and depending on seasonal schedules without prior notice. A minimum stay of 2 hours on the top of Jungfraujoch is always guaranteed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Theresa_K
October 2023
This was an incredible full day tour that should not be missed. It is a breathtaking experience that will leave you in awe. Our guide Roberto was amazing and very knowledge…..his personality, knowledge and genuine concern for those in his charge made the trip extra special. Thank you!
This was an incredible full day tour that should not be missed. It is a breathtaking experience that will leave you in awe. Our guide Roberto was amazing and very knowledge…..his personality, knowledge and genuine concern for those in his charge made the trip extra special. Thank you!Roberta_K
June 2023
Enjoy the ride on the tram up and back down. It is spectacular. The time in between was like being in a herd of cattle. It was packed with lots of pushing and shoving. Picture taking in the ice castle was dangerous to be behind and lines were held up a lengthy distance because of it. ( Standing s...
Enjoy the ride on the tram up and back down. It is spectacular. The time in between was like being in a herd of cattle. It was packed with lots of pushing and shoving. Picture taking in the ice castle was dangerous to be behind and lines were held up a lengthy distance because of it. ( Standing still on sloping ice is not easy) . If you do get to look up and around ,the ice castle is amazing. The constant battle with crowds took away from the rest….pretty expensive for the experience and take-away’sJuneMariel_A
May 2023
Very good! Guides are very helpful and good, most especially Weili. If you want to explore jungfrau, you should do this tour.
Very good! Guides are very helpful and good, most especially Weili. If you want to explore jungfrau, you should do this tour.Dan_H
August 2022
Crowded!!!!! You will be treated like cattle on this trip. Jammed into trains, buses, and elevators. On one train, you sit face to face and knee to knee with strangers, literally touching one another. Once you finally get to the top, it only gets worse. Pushy, self-entitled people everywhere....
Crowded!!!!! You will be treated like cattle on this trip. Jammed into trains, buses, and elevators. On one train, you sit face to face and knee to knee with strangers, literally touching one another. Once you finally get to the top, it only gets worse. Pushy, self-entitled people everywhere. And for lunch? After waiting in line 30 minutes, I was lucky to get one of the last items: an awful pickle juice and cheese sandwich. Avoid this trip at all costs if you have any dislike for crowds and lines. The guide was great, the only positive from this awful experience.Ellen_W
July 2022
Our guide was excellent. The weather was beautiful. The views were stunning. We enjoyed our visit very much.
Our guide was excellent. The weather was beautiful. The views were stunning. We enjoyed our visit very much.merissadavid
March 2022
An amazing experience, we were fortunate to have good weather that day. There are a lot of beautiful views if you can bear the cold so I recommend wearing a few layers and definitely wearing gloves with touch screen capability. I also recommend bringing a packed lunch prior to getting there if yo...
An amazing experience, we were fortunate to have good weather that day. There are a lot of beautiful views if you can bear the cold so I recommend wearing a few layers and definitely wearing gloves with touch screen capability. I also recommend bringing a packed lunch prior to getting there if you don't want to spend money on the cafe/restaurant as it's not cheap. Overall a great experience and would say it's worth it.