Great Rail Journeys
Jungfrau Express from Grindelwald
5 daysfrom $2,264
Great Rail Journeys · Independent
Jungfrau Express & Interlaken
Experience the breathtaking Swiss Alps aboard the iconic Jungfrau Express, a classic tour combining stunning landscapes and alpine adventure.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Interlaken
Arrival in Interlaken
Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Zurich. On arrival in Zurich, you'll take the train through pretty Swiss landscapes to Interlaken, the picture perfect alpine resort town that sits between two lakes. On arrival in Interlaken you'll be transferred to your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 2overnight: Interlaken
Free Day in Interlaken
Enjoy a free day in Interlaken, the town between two lakes, where a boat trip on one of these beautiful lakes is a must-do. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride around town, and wander the pretty streets and shop for Swiss souvenirs. Alternatively, choose one of the optional excursions which are bookable at a supplement.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3railovernight: Interlaken
The Jungfrau Express
Today you'll journey to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station, on the Jungfrau Express, experiencing the 'Top of Europe'. Choose to ascend and descend by gondola from Grindelwald Terminal or by traditional cogwheel train. From the Eiger Glacier you'll travel by cogwheel train through the final section of the route, into an incredible tunnel which cuts through the Eiger, where carved-out viewing windows show the scenery of tumbling glaciers from inside the tunnel. At the terminus, enjoy the famous Sphinx Observatory, which sits atop a rock formation overlooking the Swiss Alps, with spectacular views across the Aletsch Glacier.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4overnight: Interlaken
Free Day in Interlaken
Enjoy another free day in Interlaken where you can shop for Swiss chocolates and browse the Swiss watches on display in the boutique stores amid the charming streets. Or, choose one of the optional excursions which are bookable at a supplement.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5rail
Interlaken to the UK
Your journey comes to a close today as you take the train back to Zurich airport and board your flight back home to the UK. Alternatively, continue your journey by rail and take the train from Interlaken to Basel, then from Basel to Paris Gare de Lyon, and from Paris Nord back to St Pancras Station.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- 4 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
- Standard Class Rail in Switzerland & Italy
- Return ticket on the Jungfrau Express
- Return flights between London and Zurich
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
