Immerse yourself in a breathtaking Alpine wonderland on this guided day trip from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel by coach through the Jungfrau region to Grindelwald. Take the gondola from Grindelwald Terminal and change at Eiger Glacier station to the cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass to arrive at Europe’s highest railway station. Soak up a stunning panorama of snowcapped Alps, spot the longest glacier of the alps, and walk through the one-of-a-kind Ice Palace!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Seat reservation and preferred boarding (Eiger Express, cogwheel train)
✔ Eiger Express cable car, cogwheel train
✔ Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
✔ Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Terrace, Plateau, Ice Palace (weather permitting)
✔ Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
✔ Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure:
Höheweg 95, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Meet our guide in front of the Outdoor Interlaken Shop at Höheweg 95, 3800 Interlaken, next to Hotel Hapimag, close to Kirchhofer Casino Gallery.
Please note that our meeting point is NOT at the base shop of Outdoor (Hauptstrasse 15, Matten bei Interlaken).
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Interlaken
Head to the Outdoor Interlaken Shop in the late morning to meet your guide and board the coach. Sit back as you travel through the magnificent Jungfrau region to the famous mountain resort of Grindelwald.
2
Grindelwald Terminal
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.
3
Jungfraujoch
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: 2.3333333333333 hours
4
Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
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
5
Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch
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
6
Lauterbrunnen
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 Interlaken.
7
Höheweg
The coach brings you back to Interlaken at the same location where your tour started.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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.
• 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.
