Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

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9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Travel to the top of Europe and admire the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps on this 9.5-hour Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne. Take a scenic drive through high mountain passes to picturesque Lauterbrunnen with your guide. Board the cogwheel train and travel up to Kleine Scheidegg, beneath the famous Eiger North Face. Alight at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jungfraujoch — Europe's highest railway station at a dizzying 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Explore the Ice Palace and enjoy panoramic views over the mighty Aletsch Glacier from the observation terrace.

What's Included

V-Cableway Eiger Express
WiFi on board
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cogwheel train
Gratuities
Food & Drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour guide in front of the McDonalds, opposite the Tourist Information office. Our coach is coming from Zurich and will reach Lucerne between 9.20am and 9.30am.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned coach in central Lucerne near the train station, and head out of the city on a scenic tour into the magnificent mountain world of the Bernese Oberland.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Interlaken

    In Interlaken you will have some limited time before boarding the coach for a short drive to Lauterbrunnen.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lauterbrunnen

    Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks in picturesque Lauterbrunnen, board the cogwheel train with your guide and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful trip up to Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the famous Eiger North Face.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kleine Scheidegg

    Time to change trains in the middle station Kleine Scheidegg

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Soak up spectacular valley views, then travel onward to majestic Jungfraujoch at an impressive altitude of 11,333 feet (3454 meters) above sea level. This high-altitude Alpine wilderness sits in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps and takes pride of place on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Enjoy the attractions and views during an approsimately 3 hours stay.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch

    Visit the Alpine Sensation — a round-tour subway opened to mark the centenary of the Jungfrau Railway and wander through the Ice Palace.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory

    Take in panoramic views over the Aletsch Glacier (Europe's longest glacier) from your vantage point on the Sphinx Observation Terrace. On a clear day, you can see as far as the snow-capped peaks of neighboring countries!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Eigergletscher

    After your time at Jungfraujoch, ride the cogwheel train down to Eigergletscher, where you will change to the V-Cableway Eiger Express. After approx. 15 minutes you will reach Grindelwald Terminal, where the coach awaits for the drive back to Lucerne.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Lucerne (Pass by)

    Your tour will come to an end in the city center of Lucerne in the evening.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich

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Cancellation Policy

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