How much does it cost?

From £1,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,430 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from London St Pancras through to the return Eurostar to London. Guided tours and excursions are included; Day 4 in Interlaken is free time.

Which trains are featured on this tour?

Eurostar (London to Paris), TGV/intercity rail (Paris to Basel), Luzern-Interlaken Express (panoramic route over Brünig Pass), Bernese Oberland Railway (to Lauterbrunnen), Wengernalp Railway (to Kleine Scheidegg), and the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch.

What accommodation is included?

Six nights in four-star hotels: five nights at Hotel Metropole Interlaken and one night at a Basel hotel (Hotel Euler Basel for the 14 February 2027 departure). Breakfast is provided daily; five dinners are included.

When does the tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys operates four departures in the winter season: December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, and March 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express in Winter

Seven-day Swiss alpine winter circuit from London via Jungfrau Railway

Great Rail Journeys operates this seven-day winter escape based in Interlaken, a Swiss resort town set between two lakes and overlooked by the snow-capped peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The journey begins with Eurostar from London St Pancras, continues via TGV rail through France to Basel, and settles into five nights at the four-star Hotel Metropole Interlaken. From this base, travellers experience some of Europe's most celebrated mountain railways: the panoramic Luzern-Interlaken Express climbing the Brünig Pass; a cable car ride to Grindelwald First summit; and the signature Jungfrau Railway ascending to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the entire group, most meals are provided, and a Swiss Half Fare Card grants 50% discounts on mountain railways during free time. Day 4 is unscheduled, allowing for optional local exploration. The tour suits repeat rail travellers seeking mountain scenery, couples looking for shared alpine experiences, and those who prefer guided comfort with pre-arranged logistics.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £100 since 4 Jul, to £1,799.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement from £2,149 GBP is substantially above half the per-person price, adding significant cost for solo travellers.
One free day in Interlaken (Day 4) is unguided; activities like boat rides and nature trails are self-directed and may require separate payment.
Maximum group size is 30 participants; the tour may feel crowded on shared mountain railway journeys during peak winter weeks.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Basel
To Basel for an overnight stay
Your holiday begins at London St Pancras, where you meet the Tour Manager before boarding the Eurostar service to Paris. Here, we change trains and continue to the Swiss city of Basel, where we spend the night, and enjoy our first dinner together this evening.
Day 2overnight: Interlaken
Welcome to Interlaken
After a morning at leisure in Basel, we set off on a magical winter journey past glittering lakes and snowy peaks to Interlaken, our base for the next five nights, with free time to explore before dinner at the hotel.
Day 3railovernight: Interlaken
Aboard the panoramic Luzern-Interlaken Express
A train journey aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Express takes us along Lake Brienz to Meiringen and over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne, with free time to explore the old town before returning to Interlaken for dinner.
Day 4overnight: Interlaken
At leisure in Interlaken
A free day to explore Interlaken or venture further, with the option to take a boat ride or head out on a nature trail, using the Swiss Half Fare Card for 50% off fares. Dine independently this evening.
Day 5railovernight: Interlaken
Grindelwald and cable car ride to Grindelwald First
Travel by rail to the alpine village of Grindelwald for free time, then take a cable car to the summit of Grindelwald First for panoramic views, before returning to Interlaken for dinner.
Day 6railovernight: Interlaken
A journey on the Jungfrau Railway
Join the Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen, then the Wengernalp Railway to Kleine Scheidegg, before the Jungfrau Railway climbs to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, with free time to admire the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx Observatory before returning for a final dinner.
Day 7rail
Homeward bound
We depart Interlaken for Basel, transfer to the onward rail service to Paris, then join the Eurostar to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar, cross into Switzerland at Basel, and overnight in the city on the River Rhine.
Day 3Journey on the panoramic Luzern-Interlaken Express, climbing the Brünig Pass at 3,287 feet through winter scenery and passing the Reichenbach Falls.
Day 5Rail journey to Grindelwald village at the foot of the Eiger's north face, then cable car ascent to Grindelwald First with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Day 6Ride the Jungfrau Railway from Kleine Scheidegg six miles to just below the Jungfrau summit, the highest railway station in Europe, with viewing stops and vistas of the White Lütschine River Valley and Staubbach Falls.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
6 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
Swiss Half Fare Card, permitting 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,430 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from London St Pancras through to the return Eurostar to London. Guided tours and excursions are included; Day 4 in Interlaken is free time.
Which trains are featured on this tour?: Eurostar (London to Paris), TGV/intercity rail (Paris to Basel), Luzern-Interlaken Express (panoramic route over Brünig Pass), Bernese Oberland Railway (to Lauterbrunnen), Wengernalp Railway (to Kleine Scheidegg), and the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch.
What accommodation is included?: Six nights in four-star hotels: five nights at Hotel Metropole Interlaken and one night at a Basel hotel (Hotel Euler Basel for the 14 February 2027 departure). Breakfast is provided daily; five dinners are included.
When does the tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys operates four departures in the winter season: December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, and March 2027.