Can you do Grindelwald and Jungfrau in one day?

You can get to the top of Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain in one of the most scenic journeys of your entire Swiss visit, while on the same big day you can find time for several easy hikes and scenic rides by train and cable car, enjoying some of the world's finest sights, walking Grindelwald's glacier gulch, and ...



It is entirely possible to visit both Grindelwald and Jungfraujoch in a single day, especially if you utilize the "V-Cableway" system. A popular itinerary starts with an early morning ascent to Jungfraujoch from the Grindelwald Terminal via the Eiger Express. By spending 3 to 4 hours at the summit exploring the Sphinx Observatory, the Ice Palace, and the Plateau, you can be back down in the Grindelwald valley by early afternoon. This leaves you with several hours to explore the village of Grindelwald, take the "First" cable car up to see the Cliff Walk, or enjoy a traditional Swiss lunch with a view of the Wetterhorn. Because the Eiger Express has drastically reduced travel times, you no longer have to spend the entire day purely in transit. However, to make this work, you should start your journey no later than 8:30 AM. For a "full circle" experience, many travelers go up via Grindelwald and come back down via Wengen and Lauterbrunnen, allowing them to see both sides of the mountain in one day. While it is a long day with a lot of walking, the efficiency of the Swiss transport network makes it one of the most rewarding day trips in the Bernese Oberland for those with a limited schedule.

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How long does the journey to the Jungfraujoch take? With the Wengernalp Railway via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen: The journey from Grindelwald takes 1 hour 26 minutes there and 1 hour 26 minutes back. We recommend at least 5–6 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.

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First is more for fun and adventure while Jungfrau is about seeing and touching snow and glacier abd to get an impression of the swiss alps. It depends on what you're up to... Both trips on the same day can be stressful, if you want to do them on the same day, you should go first to First.

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TIP: If you only have one day for Interlaken and don't know where to start or don't feel like planning everything, there are also nice day tours that you can consider instead. The most popular tours depart either from Zurich or from Lucerne and visit Interlaken and Grindelwald on the same day.

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How many days do you need in Grindelwald? If you're planning a trip to Grindelwald, Switzerland, I recommend spending 1-2 days there. In 1-2 days, you can have fun at Grindelwald-First, enjoy the stunning Swiss Alps, take a scenic train ride and visit popular attractions such as the Jungfraujoch or the Eiger Trail.

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From Grindelwald Terminal, you can take the Eiger Express tricable gondola to the Eiger Glacier station. At the Eiger Glacier station, change to the Jungfrau Railway, which takes you through the Eiger and M?nch to the Jungfraujoch ? Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe.

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Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch Via Wengernalpbahn From Grindelwald, you will take the Wengernalpbahn to Kleine Scheidegg. Sit to the left for a striking view of the Eiger or to the right for a more expansive sight of the Grindelwald valley. When you reach Kleine Scheidegg, you'll take the Jungfraubahn to Jungfraujoch.

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On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you're guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape.

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You don't need to reserve or book in advance for trains to Jungfraujoch, you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and go. In fact, I recommend buying a ticket on the day so you can check the weather before deciding to go - check the webcam on www.jungfrau.ch.

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Head out on this 4.4-mile point-to-point trail near Grindelwald, Bern. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 14 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Your adventure on the Jungfrau Railway starts at Kleine Scheidegg. The journey from Interlaken Ost to Kleine Scheidegg takes around an hour and a quarter. You then board the Jungfrau Railway, which takes you to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe – in just 35 minutes, ascending 1400 metres along the way.

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If you're planning a trip to Grindelwald, Switzerland, I recommend spending 1-2 days there. In 1-2 days, you can have fun at Grindelwald-First, enjoy the stunning Swiss Alps, take a scenic train ride and visit popular attractions such as the Jungfraujoch or the Eiger Trail.

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The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.

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If you are travelling by Eiger Express, which is the fastest route, will take about 1 hour and 36 minutes to get from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch.

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Train service is every 30-minutes but your travel time might be affected because the trains to the Jungfraujoch from Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald do not have reserved seating and maybe crowded. You can go to Jungfrau, Wengen and Lauterbrunnen in one day. You will need a second day for Murren.

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Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass If you're holding a Swiss Travel Pass, your cable car journey from Grindelwald to First would be at a 50% discounted price. Activities must be paid for individually over and above the cable car ticket and can be chosen from.

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Tickets to the First Cliff walk in Grindelwald You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First. The trail is via the Eiger Ultra Trail and is a pretty much straight uphill hike for 7.4 km.

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