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Swiss Alps Day Trip from Zurich: Jungfraujoch and Bernese Oberland

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Ascend to one of Europe’s highest peaks on a full-day trip to the magnificent mountain region of Jungfrau from Zurich. With a knowledgeable guide, travel by luxury coach through the scenic splendor of the Bernese Oberland region to the charming village of Grindelwald. Board the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway and ascend the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass. Absorb sweeping vistas of a sprawling Alpine wonderland from the vertiginous vantage point of the Sphinx Observatory. Explore the enchanting depths of an Ice Palace and capture fabulous photographs of the breath-taking landscape during your tour.
  • Travel through the Bernese Oberland and stop in the famous town of Interlaken
  • Ride the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier Station, and then on by cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, one of the highest points in Europe
  • Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland as you enjoy views from the Sphinx Observatory and explore the Ice Palace
  • Learn all about the region from your multilingual guide

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Ascend to the “top of Europe,” and enjoy unparalleled views, when you take the train up to Jungfraujoch.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Full guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
Cogwheel train ride
Aerial cable car Eiger Express
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Best of Switzerland Tours AG , Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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The official departure point for all tours departing from Zürich is Sihlquai Bus Terminal, close to Zürich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to tour start at the white ticket office marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”.

8:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
Greet your guide in a central Zurich location and climb aboard a comfortable coach destined for Grindelwald. Receive a fascinating introduction to the Bernese Oberland region as you travel through the beautiful countryside and then refresh with a hot beverage (own expense) during a brief interlude in Interlaken.

Travel onward to Grindelwald to board the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway for a ride to the Eiger Glacier station, where you change for the cogwheel train headed to one of Europe’s highest points. Marvel at dramatic mountain scenery during the ride up the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass, and scour the horizon for the jagged peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.

On arrival at the 11,332-foot (3,454-meter) summit, gaze at mind blowing views of the Alpine wonderland below, and then ascend to the Sphinx Observatory for even more magnificent panoramas. Try to spot the craggy peak of the Aletsch Glacier, Europe’s longest glacier, and then explore the frozen tunnels of the Ice Palace during an enchanting guided tour.

Opt to enjoy a fulfilling meal at one of the many rustic restaurants at the summit (own expense) and then re-board the train for the journey to Lauterbrunnen, where your coach awaits. Relax during the journey back to Zurich, where the tour concludes.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Zurich
Head to Sihlquai Bus Terminal near Zurich train station in the morning to meet your multilingual guide and board your comfortable coach. Then, relax on the scenic drive through the Bernese Oberland countryside.
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Stop At:  
Interlaken
A scenic coach journey through splendid countryside takes you to the Bernese Oberland. After a break in Interlaken, a picturesque village nestled idyllically between Lakes Brienz and Thun, you continue to Grindelwald.
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Duration: 50 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Grindelwald
In Grindelwald you 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.
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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.
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Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with the most breath-taking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, the neighbouring countries and the longest glacier of the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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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!
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Duration: 10 minutes
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Stop At:  
Lauterbrunnen
The descent by cogwheel train passes car-free holiday destination Wengen and takes you to Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return trip.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Zurich
The coach takes you back to Zurich, where your tour will end.
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Best of Switzerland Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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  • "If you have young children, which may take longer for breakfast, and if you are not staying near the Bus Station area, it will be a rush getting there before 8am." See review
  • "This is an all day trip, so be prepared, but well worth it." See review

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star-5
Tour Guide Rachel makes Alps trip a breeze
Kris_B
, Aug 2022
Our Guide Rachel Fischer (I think!) made this experience absolutely wonderful. It is/was a big group and her kind smile and calm demeanor helped a ton as we negotiated several transportation changes from bus to gondola to train etc... Rachel is also very knowledgeable about Swiss history and told us many interesting facts on the bus drive to where we caught the gondola at Grindewald. The tour is long, and much involves getting to and from places, but unless you want to spend more than a couple of hours at the top of Jungfraujoch, this is the most efficient and economical way to see all of these attractions. Also the bus is very comfortable. Tip: bring snacks for eating at the mountain if you have hungry teenagers along. It was hard to purchase sandwiches on top of the mountain, but we were there on a very busy and warm Sunday.
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star-1
Very bad tour
Sandip_M
, Aug 2022
Tour operators were rude, not accommodating at all. No regard for small kids when defining stop times. Actual cost of top of Europe ticket is very small and if you have a rail pass to till Grindelwald then no need to pay such high cost tour
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star-2
Overcrowded tourist trap
Anne_G
, Aug 2022
Our tour guide was good but in general this tour was just an over crowded tourist trap. You spend 90% of the time traveling to and from the glacier, picking up and dropping off other people at different towns along the way. The glacier itself is like Disney world. It is SO crowded. You are packed in like sardines and there really isnt an inch of space to take a picture by yourself. On top of that, the only restaurants in the glacier area are buffet style and very overpriced. 2.5 hours is way too much time there as it really only takes maybe an hour max to go through everything. The tour guide tried to lead some people around but there were just too many other people around that I ended up staying almost the entire time at a restaurant. I wouldn’t recommend this trip. Go on your own early in the morning or later after the tours leave if you want it more to yourself.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
Dear Anne, Thank you very much for joining our day tour to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe and for sharing your experience. With up to 5'000 visitors per day during the high season, the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland. While we try to make the journey as comfortable as possible with priority group boarding and reserved seats, it is unfortunately not possible to ascend to an altitude of 10'000 feet any faster. Taking into consideration that visitors also have to acclimatize to the altitude, speeding up the journey would not be in the general interest. On the summit, guests enjoy 2.5 hours at leisure to explore the many different activities. From walking through the Ice Palace to enjoying views over the Aletsch Glacier from the Spinx Observatory to exploring the history of the Jungfrau Railways on the Alpine sensation discovery tour: The Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe has a lot to offer! We are sorry to hear that the crowds hindered you from fully enjoying your experience. For your next visit, we kindly invite you to consider our premium small group tours with a maximum of 16 guests to authentic destinations off the beaten track. We hope that you will still keep your visit to Switzerland in fond memory and that you returned home safely! Best regards, Amanda from Best of Switzerland Tours
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Disappointing
Ranjith_P
, Aug 2022
Location was excellent. But the tour conditions were not satisfactory. Bus had no mobile charging point. For a 12 hour trip to the alps, this would be very necessary. Guides were not good. They were not conveying information to every member. Its good to have a local guide than other country guides as they would focus on their own country people rather than all the tour members. The tour guides were not friendly either. Our whole tour experience was quite disappointing.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
Dear Ranjith, Thank you very much for joining our full-day tour to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe and for sharing your experience. Our tours are operated bilingually in English and Spanish, which is highly appreciated by many of our guests from all over the world. To meet their needs, we have gathered a highly diverse team of tour guides from all different walks of life. Some have been born and raised in Switzerland whereas others have made a conscious decision to make Switzerland their home. What unites them all is the passion for our country and the people who decide to experience our culture. We are truly sorry if you did not feel treated equally to other guests and would like to sincerely apologize for this. Furthermore, we are aware of the lack of USB power outlets on our buses and apologize for the inconvenience this caused you. For guests that would like to charge their mobile phones or cameras, we highly recommend bringing a mobile power bank on tour. We hope that you will still keep your visit to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe in fond memory and hope to welcome you back on tour during your next visit! Best regards, Amanda from Best of Switzerland Tours
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star-5
Well organised and great value for cost
Jayaram_J
, Jul 2022
It was a very well organised trip. Good time management, spacious transport, good coverage of areas, and most importantly great value for money.
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star-5
Amazing experience ...
Vikas_S
, Jul 2022
Amazing experience Very good team Loved it Very nice the kind Take their time We had a great experience
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Not the best
Christopher_G
, Jul 2022
First of all, there should be an age requirement on this tour. Very small children should not be allowed. If you like riding on a bus with screaming children for hours each way this is the tour for you. It is very touristy and you will be hearded like the cows you'll see along the way. The trains (especially the last one) were extremely cramped and uncomfortable. Everything at the top of the mountain is crowded and loud to the point that it's difficult to enjoy the amazing views. We weren't allowed to spend much time at the top and definitely didn't get to do everything we wanted. Over all, for us, this trip was not worth it and we wished we had gone on our own or with a private guide
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
Dear Christopher, Thank you very much for joining our day tour to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe and for sharing your experience. With up to 5'000 visitors per day, the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland. While we try to make the journey as comfortable as possible with priority group boarding and reserved seats, the trains are usually fully booked in the high season during the summer holidays. On tour full-day tour from Zurich, we include a stay of 2 ½ hours on the summit. While we agree that this is not enough to explore every attraction in-depth, the tour is already 12 hours long and extending the tour would not be in the general interest. We are sorry to hear that your co-travelers’ kids hindered you from enjoying the scenic bus rides from and to Interlaken. We would have very much appreciated it if you had directed your concerns to your tour guide who would have had the opportunity to speak to the parents and to find a solution for all parties involved. For your next visit, we kindly invite you to consider our premium small group tours with a maximum of 16 guests. Not only do they lead to destinations off the beaten track, but they require a minimum age of 6 years. We hope that you will still keep your visit to Switzerland in fond memory and that you returned home safely! Best regards, Amanda from Best of Switzerland Tours
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star-4
Huge Tour Group, Great Guides
Kevin_S
, Jul 2022
This is a big big group tour with two stops to pick up more people on a double-decker bus. Maybe it was so huge since it was a Saturday trip. I chose this tour because it was supposed to offer 1 hour in Interlaken, but we only got 30 minutes. Friends I met in Zurich had a great time on the competitors tour for the same itinerary complete with the guide ensuring everyone got amazing photos (hanging out of the train window, etc.). Our guides took pictures of people as well, especially those of us single, but when there are so many people, they can only do so much. I can't say enough positives about how Monica and Weilei. They did a great job dealing with the many unexpected challenges that came up throughout the day and were full of helpful information. I was glad there were two guides to handle such a large group of people. The bus we were on had a leaking roof and was often too warm but Monica and Weilei worked with the driver to block the leak and get it cooler since they would come through the cabin and ask how everyone was doing -- a very nice touch. They did a great job at keeping us informed when a traffic accident created an hour delay in returning to Zurich. Joining at Interlaken would significantly reduce time spent on the bus, but that only works if you're staying in that city.
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star-5
Thumbs up tour!
Lynn_M
, Jul 2022
A wonderful experience. Appreciated not having to drive the roads there and Fernando was a very helpful guide. Met nice people on tour which made solo travel more enjoyable.
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star-4
Nice tour of Jungfraujoc
Chitharanj_K
, Jul 2022
A nice tour of Jungfraujoch with a touch of interlaken. Organised well and on time. If you are looking to spend more time in any of the destinations, this is not the tour for you. The stop at interlaken is just a coffee and souvenir stop, a short stroll at the park. Nothing much you can do in the allotted 45 mins. But quality time at Jungfraujoc. The tour guide Pedro was amazing.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Amazing Trip!
laura_o
, Jul 2022
Monica was is the most amazing tour guide. She gave so much information was so helpful and even took pictures!! I wish we weren’t leaving the next day so we could take another tour with her!!!
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star-4
Check the weather before booking
Georsadd_G
, Jul 2022
This is me being mean as we were not able to see anything when we reached Jungfrau. There was only one viewing deck opened because of the weather. So I suggest you book this tour when you are certain that the weather in Jungfrau will be nice.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Adventures on “The Top of Europe”
Michelle_p
, Jul 2022
Wonderful day of busing through the Alps, miles of countless tunnels, up a gondola to a train taking us up to the top. Even got to zip line on Jungfraujoch!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Excellent . Will advise...
SACHIN_C
, Jun 2022
Excellent . Will advise others also to take up this trip. Transportation was excellent . Kids to the tour organisers
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3 travelers found this review helpful
star-5
So fun!
Natalia_F
, Jun 2022
Fantastic trip through the Swiss countryside and to the alps! Insane views and so much history explained by my amazing tour guide, Katherine! So worth the money and I cannot get over the views. This tour takes you through Interlaken, grindelwald and finally, jungfraujoch which is the mountain with the incredible views. I recommend this 100%. I went solo, felt safe, made friends and had a great time!
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star-5
Great
dferguson12
, Jun 2022
We had a great guide the tour lived up to expectations. Very well organized the guide provided excellent information
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Mesmerizing Jungfraujoch!
Jerry_K
, Jun 2022
The coach was on time, comfortable, and the trip was smooth. The local guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The itinerary was well structured with sufficient time allocated for each attraction.
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star-5
Great way to explore Switzerland!
Renato_C
, Jun 2022
Great way to explore the hidden wonders of Switzerland for a day. Trip lasts 12 hours and there are plenty of opportunities to stop, eat, and use restrooms, too.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
A must do trip!
MarcosGuzman
, Jun 2022
The trip to Jungfraujoch was worth every penny! The views from the mountain are spectacular and like nothing, you have ever seen before. There are multiple things to do on the mountain including viewing an ice palace, zip-lining (not included in the ticket but worth trying), and more!
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star-5
Amazing experience
Adrian_V
, Jun 2022
A must see in Switzerland! The experience was worth every penny. You can't leave Switzerland without visiting Jungfraujoch Top of Europe.
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