Day Trip to Interlaken and Grindelwald: Explore Swiss Villages Nestled Between Mountains
3.4
27 Ratings
Luzern
Embark on a breathtaking day trip to Interlaken and Grindelwald, where you'll explore charming Swiss villages nestled between majestic mountains. Discover stunning landscapes, cultural attractions, and thrilling activities.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lucerne - Embark on a picturesque coach tour through the beautiful countryside en route to the Bernese Oberland from Lucerne
- Grindelwald - Board a train to Grindelwald, a village encircled by towering mountains. Wander by traditional chalets en route to various vantage points offering breathtaking panoramas of the majestic mountain landscape, including the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
During your free time, consider a cable car trip to Mt First and experience the 40-meter Cliff Walk by Tissot, followed by a hike on one of the many trails available throughout the year.
- Interlaken - Discover Interlaken, a charming town perfectly situated between Lakes Brienz and Thun. Immerse yourself in the heart of Europe’s adventure sports hub and a haven for upscale shopping.
In your spare time, peruse local boutiques for authentic souvenirs, exquisite jewelry, and timepieces, or ascend Interlaken’s own Harder Kulm via funicular for extraordinary views of the twin lakes and the encompassing mountain peaks.
- Lucerne - Enjoy a scenic drive through the Bernese Oberland back to Lucerne
What's Included
- Expert multilingual tour guidance
- Climate-controlled transportation
- Scenic train journey from Grindelwald to Interlaken
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a memorable day-trip to two scenic towns, Grindelwald and Interlaken, beautifully located between the mountains of Jungfrau and Eiger. The Jungfrau region is acclaimed as the most untouched and aesthetic region throughout Switzerland. Our guide, well-versed in the local lore, will escort you through these captivating Swiss towns affording you views of scenic landscapes, exceptional architecture and intriguing cultural sights.
Highlights:
- Revel in a journey on our air-conditioned Bus Coach, cruising through the country’s most breathtaking rural landscapes, adorned with snow-dusted peaks and immaculate lakes, and leading up to the charming town of Interlaken.
- Afterward, we’ll journey via the Jungfrau Railway to the serene Alpine getaway of Grindelwald.
- You’ll have ample time in both towns to wander around the quaint streets flanked by traditional chalets, and take in the awe-inspiring vistas of surrounding mountains.
- There are a number of recreational activities to choose from like taking a cable car ride or hopping on a Trottibike at your own pace.
Location
Frankenstrasse 2
Frankenstrasse
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.4
(27 Ratings)
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Donremenapp
May 17, 2024
Great day trip - Good visit to Interlaken along with a great stop in Grindelwald! Very helpful and informative guides really enhanced this experience, including the ride up to the First for a great view and lunch
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Voleak_s
Dec 20, 2023
It was a great trip . My... - It was a great trip . My family come from Cambodia and I , we were very happy with this professional tour .
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Gonzalo_d
Nov 29, 2023
Just Beautiful - The tour was amazing and organized. Fatima was professional, friendly and helpful, just superb! Loved it!
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David_l
Oct 23, 2023
Awesome - book it! - Yes, this is a partially guided tour as stated BUT well worth it. The drive from Zurich to Lucerne and then Grindawald was fabulous and our guide Sophia was amazing.
Francesco our driver was great and Roberto who helped Sophia was also a wonderful guide.
The add on of Mt First and the Mountain Carts was a bucket list item ticked off. A wonderful day in Switzerland.
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Ladonna_h
Oct 7, 2023
Love Grindelwald - With the exception that this photo isn’t from Interlaken or Grindelwald, both towns are still very beautiful.
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Sherry_o
Jul 11, 2023
Indescribable experience - We loved our day trip to Grindelwald. Pick up in Lucerne was convenient. We stopped at Interlaken for about an hour before continuing to Grindelwald. We were able to buy cable car tickets on the bus and we're dropped at the entrance. A train ticket back to Interlaken was given to us so we were able to choose how long we spent in each place. It was absolutely an indescribable experience. The only issue was that the bus driver was not great at anticipating traffic. He slammed on the breaks repeatedly which was rather startling.
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Rob_w
May 21, 2024
Strange - This was an unsatisfying tour. We departed from Lucerne to Interlachen but stayed for only an hour, too little time to do anything but with no guiding or explanation. We then went to Grindelwald where we had hours and hours, but that time would only be needed if you were doing paragliding or some kind of similar activity (which we weren’t and didn’t know about in advance anyway). There’s otherwise not enough in the village to justify that amount of time, and again no guiding at all. We then had to return to Interlachen by train on our own, this time for an hours-long stay (and no guiding). So you stroll the tourist shops and umpteen watch stores, and maybe get a drink. Both villages were lovely and we were glad to visit and see them, and the scenery along the way was breathtaking. But the structure of the tour didn’t make sense at all. (Plus the bus driver, while skilled at his job, was a total sourpuss.)
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Christine_b
May 17, 2024
Good - The trip was beautiful. The pick up point could have had some more details. For us seniors that are not attached to the cell phone. You could say in front of the —— Hotel. In back of Mc Donald’s.
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Y3771vhcharlotteb
Jul 12, 2023
Disjointed tour - The meeting point was easy to find and we were picked up on-time. There was no guide to meet us. We did not know that we were part of a tour that started in Zurich.
We were told about many options for the day while on the bus and given a written brochure about some of them. The brochure was inadequate because it didn't give duration times for planning. We had to ask the tour guide. Also the initial tour write up didn't explain about all the options for the day.
The day was broken up by a short stop in Interlaken and then taken to Grindlewald. We then were given train tickets to take a train back to Interlaken at the end of the day to catch the bus back to Lucerne. So, it seemed very disjointed.
Overall not very impressed. We made the best of what we could.
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Stephanie_b
Apr 19, 2024
Don’t bother going on... - Don’t bother going on this tour. They gave out incorrect information about pick up and drop off locations, then refused to give a partial refund. Just catch the train to Interlaken and Grindelwald and save your money.
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