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Mountain Adventures in Interlaken and Lucerne

5-day Swiss city trip pairing Lucerne and Interlaken with Jungfraujoch train excursion

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Mountain Adventures in Interlaken and Lucerne is a 5-day city trip built around two well-known Swiss towns, with two nights in each. After a day exploring Lucerne's old town and lakeside promenade, travelers ride the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brunig Pass to Interlaken, the town between Lakes Thun and Brienz. The main excursion is the Jungfrau Railway's climb to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railroad station at 11,332 feet, where the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps, comes into view. Travel starts and ends at any point in Switzerland the traveler chooses, and accommodation is offered as a choice rather than a fixed hotel. This suits travelers who want a short, relaxed introduction to two of Switzerland's most visited towns without a long itinerary to plan.

What to know before you look closer

  • The seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch excursion is not included in the package price; it is mandatory from May through October and recommended off-season.
  • The evidence does not state a hotel star rating; accommodation is offered as a choice rather than a named or fixed tier.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm timing directly with Switzerland Travel Centre.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Lucerne

    Journey to Lucerne

    You travel to Lucerne by public transport.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lucerne

    Stay in Lucerne

    You spend a day in Lucerne, the gateway to Central Switzerland. Discover the historic old town, the beautiful lakeside promenade, and the surrounding mountains.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Interlaken

    Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

    You travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass to the Bernese Oberland and on to Interlaken. Trip time: approx. 2h

  4. Day 4railovernight: Interlaken

    Excursion to the Jungfraujoch

    You take the Jungfrau Railway to the highest railroad station in Europe at 11,332 ft above sea level. Trip time: approx. 4h

  5. Day 5

    Return journey from Interlaken

    You start your return journey by public transport from Interlaken. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Explores Lucerne's historic old town and the lakeside promenade.
  • Day 3Rides the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brunig Pass into the Bernese Oberland.
  • Day 4Takes the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, 11,332 feet above sea level, for a view of the Aletsch Glacier.

Included

  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass with every booking
  • Travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
  • Choice of accommodation

Not included

  • Seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey (mandatory May–October, booked separately, not included in the package price)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From CHF 660 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $810 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?
Yes. The Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brunig Pass and the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch are both included.
What is not included?
The seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch excursion, which is mandatory from May through October.
Is this trip guided?
It is listed as a City Trip rather than a guided tour, with travel starting and ending at any point in Switzerland.
What hotels are used?
The evidence does not name specific hotels; accommodation is offered as a choice.

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