Destination
Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau), Switzerland
Cog railways climb to glaciers above waterfall valleys, with trains timed to the minute, making the Jungfrau region the easiest high-Alpine trip in Europe.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | avoid |
| May | avoid |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March: Ski season across the Jungfrau region; Christmas markets in Lucerne and Bern
- July, August: Peak hiking season with all lifts running; book Jungfraujoch slots ahead
April, May, November: Between seasons: many lifts, high trails and mountain hotels are closed
Where to stay in Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau)
- Interlaken: Hub between two lakes with trains up every valley.
- Grindelwald: Resort village under the Eiger with the Jungfraujoch railway.
- Wengen: Car-free village on a sunny shelf above the Lauterbrunnen valley.
- Lauterbrunnen: The waterfall valley, cheaper and central to the lifts.
- Lucerne: Lakeside city with Mount Pilatus and Rigi, a good first or last night.
What to do in Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau)
- Take the train to the Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe
- Ride the gondola to Schilthorn and the Piz Gloria restaurant
- Paraglide over Interlaken
- Hike the Eiger Trail or the Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg panorama walk
- Cruise Lake Thun or Lake Brienz
- Ski Grindelwald-Wengen in winter
Good to know
| Airports | Zurich Airport (ZRH), Geneva Airport (GVA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Kind of trip | lake-mountain, nature, adventure, ski, family |
Questions about Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau)
When is the best time to visit Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau)?
June, July, August, September, December, January, February and March. April, May, November: Between seasons: many lifts, high trails and mountain hotels are closed
Do US citizens need a passport for Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau)?
Yes. Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau) is in Switzerland; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau) on the ground?
Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Jungfrau) is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.