Bernese Oberland Alpine Days

Interlaken · Wengen · Grindelwald · 7 nights

Seven nights from Interlaken to Grindelwald, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Seven nights across three stops: Interlaken for three nights, Wengen for two and Grindelwald for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe; Männlichen Ridge Walk; First and the Bachalpsee; and Lakes Thun and Brienz. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: first-class Jungfraujoch rail to the Top of Europe. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

First-class Jungfraujoch rail to the Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, Interlaken
Lakes Thun and Brienz, Interlaken
Männlichen Ridge Walk, Wengen
First and the Bachalpsee, Grindelwald

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, Interlaken

The railway up through Kleine Scheidegg and inside the Eiger to Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, with the ice palace and glacier plateau. A long day, and only worth doing in clear weather.

Lakes Thun and Brienz, Interlaken

Steamers on both lakes, the Giessbach falls funicular and the woodcarving town of Brienz, with Thun's castle on the other side.

First and the Bachalpsee, Grindelwald

Gondola to First, the cliff walk on the mountain flank, and the walk out to the Bachalpsee, one of the most reflective alpine lakes in the region.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Interlaken
Arrival in Interlaken
Arrive at Zurich or Geneva airports, around two and a half hours by train and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk between the two lakes and look up to the Jungfrau massif.
- Private transfer via Zurich or Geneva airports
- Walk between the two lakes and look up to the Jungfrau massif
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Interlaken
Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe
The railway up through Kleine Scheidegg and inside the Eiger to Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, with the ice palace and glacier plateau. A long day, and only worth doing in clear weather.
- Jungfraujoch railway
- Aletsch glacier viewpoint
- Ice palace and Sphinx terrace
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Interlaken
Lakes Thun and Brienz
Steamers on both lakes, the Giessbach falls funicular and the woodcarving town of Brienz, with Thun's castle on the other side.
- Lake steamer leg
- Giessbach Falls
- Brienz woodcarving workshops
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Wengen
Interlaken to Wengen
Leave the car in Lauterbrunnen and take the mountain railway up the terrace. On arrival, settle into the car-free village and watch the valley fill with evening shadow.
- Leave the car in Lauterbrunnen and take the mountain railway up the terrace
- Settle into the car-free village and watch the valley fill with evening shadow
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Wengen
Männlichen Ridge Walk
Cable car to Männlichen and the easy panorama trail to Kleine Scheidegg, facing the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau the whole way. Snow-free roughly June to October.
- Männlichen cable car
- Panoramaweg to Kleine Scheidegg
- Eiger north face from the trail
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Grindelwald
Wengen to Grindelwald
Ride the Wengernalp railway up to Kleine Scheidegg beneath the Eiger and down into the Grindelwald basin. On arrival, walk out of the village towards the Eiger's north wall before dinner.
- Ride the Wengernalp railway up to Kleine Scheidegg beneath the Eiger and down into the Grindelwald basin
- Walk out of the village towards the Eiger's north wall before dinner
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
07
Day 7 · Grindelwald
First and the Bachalpsee
Gondola to First, the cliff walk on the mountain flank, and the walk out to the Bachalpsee, one of the most reflective alpine lakes in the region.
- First Cliff Walk
- Bachalpsee hike (snow-free months)
- First Flyer descent (optional)
Meals:
BL
08
Day 8 · Grindelwald
Departure from Grindelwald
An early mountain morning before the train down the valley. Private transfer to Zurich or Geneva airports in good time for your onward flight.
- An early mountain morning before the train down the valley
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Is the Jungfraujoch worth visiting in cloudy weather?+

On a clear day, yes. If the summit is in cloud, we can move your Jungfraujoch day and do the lakes or Grindelwald First instead; the plan keeps that flexibility.

Will the altitude affect us at Jungfraujoch?+

The station sits at 3,454 metres. Most people feel only slightly breathless; walk slowly and drink water. Check with your doctor if you have heart or lung conditions.

Why stay in Wengen?+

Wengen is car-free and reached only by train, with views up the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is quieter than Interlaken and well placed for the Männlichen ridge walk.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.