This tour will take you to “The Top of Europe”, as you scale the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch. This epic viewing platform offers unrivaled views of the Swiss Alps and access to world-class hiking trails. On the way down, you will discover the thundering Staubbach Falls, the pretty town of Wengen, and learn about the history and culture which define the Jungfrau region. Last but not least you will have the chance to explore bustling Interlaken, which was nicknamed “the pearl of the Alps” for its elegant architecture and stunning mountain views and enjoy Swiss chocolate locally produced.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Chocolate tasting in Interlaken
✔ Priority "Top of Europe" pass
✔ Private local expert guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Standard rail ticket (1st class ticket provided upon request)
✖ Lunch at the Jungfraujoch
Pickup Locations
1. Apparthotel Colmarerhof
2. Der Teufelhof Basel
3. Basel Marriott Hotel
4. Basilisk Hotel
5. Pullman Basel Europe Hotel
6. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
7. Motel One Basel
8. hotel brasserie au violon
9. White Horse Basel
10. Hotel Restaurant Resslirytti
11. Royal Hotel
12. Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
13. Hotel Spalentor Basel
14. Hotel Euler
15. Hotel City Inn
16. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel
17. Hotel Metropol Basel
18. Hotel Stadthof
19. Hotel Rochat
20. The Passage
Itinerary
1
Basel
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Basel and accompany you to the train station as you head to Jungfraujoch through Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Kleine Scheidegg.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Grindelwald
Overlook the charming Swiss town of Grindelwald as your fly with the Eiger Express to Eiger Glacier Station
3
Jungfraujoch
As we head along the Jungfrau line through Zweilütschinen, Grindelwald and Kleine Scheidegg, your guide will share stories about the people, cultures, and history of each town and city you pass. Your train will climb steadily through the Alps, passing glacial lakes and staggering rock faces. The view from the train is one of the best in the world, offering a birds eye view of this epic area.
The journey to “the top of Europe” will include the opportunity to take in the stunning view from Eismer Station, the second highest railway station in the world after the Jungfraujoch. Back on the train the sights only get better, as you reach an elevation of 3,466 metres approaching Jungfraujoch.
The station is perched on a glacier saddle on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier and is a must-visit for anyone interested in the Alps. The icy air will provide welcome refreshment as you explore the viewing platform, discovering the many ice sculptures and frosty vistas dotted around the area.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Lauterbrunnen
Next, you will head to Interlaken, weaving your way through the small town of Wengen, whose views are as mesmerizing as they are legendary. Watch as rocky climbs give way to lush Alpine valleys, and the skyline rises and falls along with the surrounding peaks. Your ride will pause at Lauterbrunnen, a valley town set within dramatic rock faces and epic waterfalls. Here we will take a walk to the iconic Staubbach Falls, whose water drops a whopping 297 meters from the overhanging cliffs to the pool below. The sight of the water dissolving to spray as it falls is striking. Our guide will share the stories behind the falls, and you will have the opportunity to take photos of the stunning surroundings.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Interlaken
Set between twin glacier-fed lakes, the bustling town of Interlaken is a hub of activity, surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. As you tour the city you will learn about how it became the gateway to the Swiss Alps, and enjoy the pretty timber houses, sidewalk cafes, and live buskers which line the historic streets. In the summer, the clear waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz provide a perfect retreat from the midday sun, and you can enjoy the azure waters from the shore as you walk the promenade.
You will also have the chance to explore the numerous gift and souvenir shops here, selling traditional Swiss wares, artisan food and drink, and adventure equipment.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Basel
At the end of your tour, the guide will escort you back to your hotel or residence in Basel
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
