How much does it cost?

From CHF 940 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,153 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes the Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, a regular train from Interlaken to Zermatt, and the Gornergrat cog railway.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

This is a self-guided journey. You can start from any point in Switzerland, and day 5 allows you to extend your stay in Zermatt instead of returning right away.

Which trains does this trip use?

The Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway (Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen to Jungfraujoch, with no 1st/2nd class distinction), a regular Interlaken to Zermatt train, and the Gornergrat Railway.

What hotels are included?

Hotel accommodation priced as an example based on a 3-star double room, with 2 nights in Interlaken and 2 nights in Zermatt.

What is not included?

Seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey is not included. Additional mountain excursions can be added, and the Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald Terminal is offered as an alternative route to the Jungfraujoch.

How high do the excursions go?

The Jungfraujoch sits at 11,332 feet above sea level, and the Gornergrat viewpoint at 13,123 feet offers a panorama of 29 mountains.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Self-guided rail journey

Famous Mountain Peaks in Interlaken and Zermatt

5-day self-guided Alpine rail trip to Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat

Switzerland Travel Centre's Famous Mountain Peaks in Interlaken and Zermatt is a 5-day, 4-night self-guided rail journey through the Swiss Alps. Day 1 brings you to Interlaken, the gateway to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks, where you spend two nights. Day 2 rides the Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway up to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 11,332 feet, with views of glaciers and the surrounding Alps. Day 3 travels by train from Interlaken to Zermatt, home of the Matterhorn, for a two-night stay. Day 4 takes the Gornergrat cog railway up to a panorama of 29 mountains at 13,123 feet. Day 5 is a return travel day, or you can extend your stay in Zermatt. Hotel accommodation is priced as an example on a 3-star double room, and seat reservations for the Jungfraujoch journey are booked separately. This trip suits independent travellers and photographers drawn to high Alpine scenery reached entirely by rail.

What to know before you look closer

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Hotel accommodation is priced as an example based on a 3-star double room; the actual category may vary with the hotel you choose.
The trip reaches high altitude at the Jungfraujoch (11,332 feet) and the Gornergrat (13,123 feet); travellers sensitive to altitude should be aware.
The evidence lists no current departure dates or season for this package; confirm timing and pricing for your dates with Switzerland Travel Centre.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Interlaken
Journey to Interlaken
You travel to Interlaken by public transport.
Day 2railovernight: Interlaken
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
You travel up to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Enjoy the view of the Swiss Alps and discover the fascinating glaciers.
Day 3railovernight: Zermatt
Journey from Interlaken to Zermatt
You travel by train from Interlaken to Zermatt through a breathtaking Alpine world.
Day 4railovernight: Zermatt
Stay in Zermatt and excursion to the Gornergrat
You take the cog railroad up to the Gornergrat and enjoy the impressive view of the surrounding mountains.
Day 5
Return journey from Zermatt
You start your return journey by public transport from Zermatt. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway climbs to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 11,332 feet, with views of the Swiss Alps and its glaciers
Day 3A train from Interlaken to Zermatt travels through Alpine scenery to reach the town at the foot of the Matterhorn
Day 4The Gornergrat cog railway climbs from Zermatt to a panorama of 29 mountains at 13,123 feet, including the Matterhorn

Included

Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (over 100 2-for-1 experiences)
Travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch via the Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway
Excursion to the Gornergrat via the Gornergrat cog railway
Hotel accommodation (price example based on 3-star double room)

Not included

Seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey (recommended/mandatory in season, bookable separately at Jungfrau.ch)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 940 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,153 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes the Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, a regular train from Interlaken to Zermatt, and the Gornergrat cog railway.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: This is a self-guided journey. You can start from any point in Switzerland, and day 5 allows you to extend your stay in Zermatt instead of returning right away.
Which trains does this trip use?: The Wengernalp/Jungfrau Railway (Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen to Jungfraujoch, with no 1st/2nd class distinction), a regular Interlaken to Zermatt train, and the Gornergrat Railway.
What hotels are included?: Hotel accommodation priced as an example based on a 3-star double room, with 2 nights in Interlaken and 2 nights in Zermatt.
What is not included?: Seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey is not included. Additional mountain excursions can be added, and the Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald Terminal is offered as an alternative route to the Jungfraujoch.
How high do the excursions go?: The Jungfraujoch sits at 11,332 feet above sea level, and the Gornergrat viewpoint at 13,123 feet offers a panorama of 29 mountains.