Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

4.5 (193 reviews) Lucerne, Switzerland
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Venture from Lucerne through the Swiss Alps to the highest point in Europe! On this unforgettable day trip with a multi-lingual guide, travel by coach through the Bernese Oberland region to Interlaken and Grindelwald, where you take the gondola and cogwheel train up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass. Gaze upon the Alpine wonderland from the Top of Europe building and walk through the tunnels of a glacier at the Ice Palace. This is sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation!

Options

Mandarin Chinese
Spanish
English

What's included

  • Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Terrace, Plateau, and Ice Palace (weather permitting)
  • Eiger Express cable car and cogwheel train (including seat reservation and preferred boarding)
  • Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide
  • Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Lucerne
    Pass by
    Meet your multilingual guide in Lucerne and start the journey. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive through the Swiss countryside and the Bernese Oberland, a fairy-tale wonderland of white jagged Bernese Alps. The scenery is truly captivating, and it only gets better from here!
  2. Interlaken
    30m
    After a 1-hour drive, stop for a short break in the famous town of Interlaken for orientation before continuing to Grindelwald.
  3. Grindelwald Terminal
    Pass by
    Continue to the nearby village of Grindelwald to board the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway for a spectacular ride to the Eiger Glacier station, where you change to the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau accompany you on the way and the imposing Eiger North Face seems to be within one’s grasp.
  4. Jungfraujoch
    2h 20m
    Once on the top, immerse yourself in the fascinating high alpine wonderland of eternal ice, snow and rock. Experience the discovery tour “Alpine Sensation” marking the 100-year anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway.
  5. Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with the most breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, the neighbouring countries and the longest glacier of the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier.
  6. Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Don't forget to stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!
  7. Lauterbrunnen Village
    Pass by
    After your Top of Europe adventure, board the cogwheel train for your descent down the mountains. Pass the holiday resort town of Wengen before arriving in Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return trip to Lucerne.
  8. Lucerne
    Pass by
    Your tour guide will drop you off in Lucerne at around 7 pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.

End point

Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • As the Jungfraujoch is covered in snow all year round, we recommend bringing a warm jacket, shoes with a solid rubber sole and sun glasses to experience all indoor and outdoor attractions. Please note that there is no possibility to rent clothes or shoes on top of the Jungfraujoch.
  • Routing and means of transport may have to be amended during maintenance work and depending on seasonal schedules without prior notice. A minimum stay of 2 hours on the top of Jungfraujoch is always guaranteed.
  • Recommendations by Jungfrau Railways to enjoy the stay at high altitude: 1) You should be physically fit and healthy. 2) Good footwear is important for getting around safely. 3) Not recommended for pregnant women from the 7th month or with high-risk pregnancies, and for children under 2 years due to difficulties equalising pressure and insufficient fluid intake.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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