Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour

Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express in Winter

Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express in Winter, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Experience the majestic Swiss Alps cloaked in its winter finery, and discover spectacular views from the 'Top of Europe' on the renowned Jungfrau Railway.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Welcome to Interlaken

    Arrive in Zürich and use the included open train ticket to travel independently and at leisure to Interlaken. Check in to the hotel for a five-night stay and join the group for the first dinner together.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Aboard the panoramic Luzern-Interlaken Express

    A scenic train journey along Lake Brienz to Meiringen, climbing the Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Free time to explore the old town, including the Kapellbrücke, before returning to Interlaken for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Interlaken

    A day at leisure in Interlaken

    Free day to explore Interlaken or the surrounding Bernese Oberland, with options including a boat ride on the lakes or nature trails, using the Swiss Half Fare Card for discounted mountain railways.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Interlaken

    Grindelwald and cable car ride to Grindelwald First

    Rail to the alpine village of Grindelwald with free time to explore, followed by a cable car journey to the summit of Grindelwald First for views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Return to Interlaken for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Interlaken

    A journey on the Jungfrau Railway

    The Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen, then the Wengernalp Railway to Kleine Scheidegg, and the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, with views of the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx Observatory.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6rail

    Homeward bound

    After breakfast, transfer independently by rail on the open ticket to Zürich to continue the journey home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

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

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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