Jungfrau Region - 7 Days

Tanya@SwissFamilyFun - (swissfamilyfun)
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Tanya@SwissFamilyFun
What you’ll do

This itinerary explores the popular Jungfrau Region near Interlaken. For each day, I've included activities in one mountain area in this region.

I think 3-5 days is the perfect amount of time in the Jungfrau Region. If you stay 7-10 days, I would add days from my Bernese Oberland itinerary.

I've included one day on each mountain area in the Jungfrau Region:

  1. Grindelwald First

  2. Mürren-Schilthorn

  3. Schynige Platte

  4. Männlichen

  5. Jungfraujoch

  6. Pfingstegg

  7. Lauterbrunnen Valley

I include options for different kinds of travelers: hikers, non-hikers, and families. Some days include a lot of activities. If you want a more relaxed pace, spread the activities over multiple days.

Please note the closing times and organize your itinerary carefully so you aren't stressed rushing from one thing to another.

Day 1: Arrival

From most other destinations in Switzerland (like Zurich, Lucerne, Zermatt), it takes about 2-3 hours by train or car to reach the Jungfrau Region.

If you are traveling in the morning, you'll probably have time in the afternoon for a short activity. It's probably best to choose something near your hotel.

Otherwise, exploring the Lauterbrunnen valley and its waterfalls is an easy choice.

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Zürich Airport - Train Connections
Zürich Airport - Train Connections
Travel times to popular destinations
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Where to stay

For this itinerary, we suggest staying in Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, or Wengen.

We also love Mürren and Gimmelwald, but they are less convenient because you have to take a cable car down the mountain to access other areas.

Interlaken is convenient since it's close to a main transportation hub, but not quite as charming as the others.

Wengen hotels

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Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn
Arenas Resort Victoria-Lauberhorn
Scenic alpine retreat in Wengen
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Hotel Silberhorn Wengen
Hotel Silberhorn Wengen
4-star mountain hotel with luxurious spa
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Hotel Regina Wengen
Hotel Regina Wengen
Charming historic Swiss Alps getaway
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Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel & Spa
Maya Caprice Boutique Hotel & Spa
Modern comfort in Wengen
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Hotel Schönegg
Hotel Schönegg
Cozy alpine charm with views
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Hotel Bären Wengen
Hotel Bären Wengen
Family-friendly Alpine retreat
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Hotel Alpenrose Wengen
Hotel Alpenrose Wengen
Chalet style with modern comfort
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Grindelwald Hotels

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Hotel Hirschen Grindelwald
Hotel Hirschen Grindelwald
Cozy historic hotel in Zurich
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Bergwelt Grindelwald | Alpine Design Resort
Bergwelt Grindelwald | Alpine Design Resort
Modern stylish mountain retreat with spa
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Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
Mountain retreat with stunning views
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First Lodge
First Lodge
Nostalgic charm in Grindelwald
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Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald
Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald
Convenient, comfortable family-friendly hotel
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Boutique Hotel Glacier
Boutique Hotel Glacier
Cozy boutique hotel with Eiger views
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Mürren Hotels

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Eiger Guesthouse Mürren
Eiger Guesthouse Mürren
Charming mountain guesthouse in Mürren
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Hotel Eiger Mürren
Hotel Eiger Mürren
4-star alpine retreat with stunning views
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Hotel Edelweiss
Hotel Edelweiss
Best views in Mürren
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Hotel Regina Mürren
Hotel Regina Mürren
Cozy and convenient urban hotel
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Explore Lauterbrunnen valley

Exploring the Lauterbrunnen valley and waterfalls only takes about 2-4 hours. So you could do this on your arrival day or add them onto any day where you have extra time.

Suggested for:

This is a good option for those on a budget because it doesn't require any expensive cable cars.

Good for a cloudy day since many of the charms are at lower elevations, often below the clouds.

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Lauterbrunnen Viewpoint
Lauterbrunnen Viewpoint
Popular photospot of the village and falls
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562 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

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Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen
Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen
Majestic Swiss waterfall must-see
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329 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

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Lauterbrunnen Valley Path
Lauterbrunnen Valley Path
Easy and free walk through spectacular valley
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Hike
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2.8 km (1.7 mi)

4 min

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Trümmelbach Falls
Trümmelbach Falls
Large waterfalls cutting through cavern
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3.5 km (2.1 mi)

6 min

If you have kids, they might enjoy playtime at the pool or a playground.

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Lauterbrunnen Public Pool
Lauterbrunnen Public Pool
Outdoor swimming with a view
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Lauterbrunnen Playground & Picnic Area
Lauterbrunnen Playground & Picnic Area
Playtime with a view
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Wengen Playground
Wengen Playground
Playtime with a view
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