What You Will Do
Travel from Zurich for a mostly independent day trip to the Swiss villages of Grindelwald and Interlaken, with transport included. Enjoy a coach ride through the Bernese Oberland to Grindelwald, and learn about the region from your multilingual guide along the way. After exploring Grindelwald at your own pace, take a train ride to Interlaken and soak up the scenery of the Jungfrau region from a different perspective.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zürich is Sihlquai Coach Terminal, close to Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure at the white ticket office marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”.
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Zurich
Arrive at Sihlquai Bus Station in the morning to board the coach. On board, meet your multilingual guide for a 2-hour ride through the idyllic Bernese Oberland countryside.
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Interlaken
30 minutes
After a 2-hour drive, stop for a short break in the famous town of Interlaken for a first orientation stop before continuing to Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald
3 hours
Upon arrival in Grindelwald, your guide provides you with detailed written information about Grindelwald's sights, a timetable for your train ride to Interlaken, and details about where and when to meet in Interlaken for the coach ride back to Zurich. Equipped with your helpful information, you can set off to explore the picturesque village of Grindelwald at your leisure. You can spend the whole afternoon in this village or take the train to Interlaken and explore also the other town.
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Interlaken
3 hours
Board an early afternoon train to Interlaken and spend the rest of the day as you please. Situated in the heart of the Jungfrau region, this unique town between two lakes is the adventure capital of the Bernese Oberland. Whether it's summer or winter, you'll have plenty of activities, dining and shopping opportunities to choose from.
Take the cable car to the top of Harder Kulm mountain or ride the family-friendly funicular to Heimwehfluh for sweeping views across Interlaken (optional, admission fees apply). Back on the ground, head to the old quarter of Unterseen to visit the Jungfrau Region Tourism Museum, which chronicles the development of travel and tourism in Jungfrau over the past 200 years. This is Switzerland’s first museum dedicated to regional tourism (optional, admission fees apply).
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Zurich
At the end of the day, your tour guide will pick you up in Interlaken to drive back to Zurich, where your tour started in the morning.
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