Jungfrau, Lucerne and Bern Region

Base in Interlaken for a week, with three major peaks, a day trip to Lucerne and Oeschinen Lake, and a stop in Bern on the way out.

Fly in and out of Zurich Airport, staying in Interlaken throughout for the simplest transfers. In the mountains, the three main routes are the Jungfrau, Schilthorn and First. The other three days, you'll visit Lucerne's old town, Oeschinen Lake and Blausee in Kandersteg. On the last day, you'll stop in Bern before heading to the airport. The schedule is quite full, suitable for first-time visitors with a Swiss Travel Pass who want to see the classic highlights in one trip.

The Oeschinen Lake cable car runs about May–October. June–September, when the lake is ice-free, is the best time to visit.

Day by day

Day 1 · Airport to Interlaken

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Interlaken Town & Höheweg、Harder Kulm）

Take the train from Zurich Airport via Bern to Interlaken, about 2 hours 20 minutes. After checking in, stroll around town, and in the evening go up Harder Kulm.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 2 · Jungfrau, Top of Europe

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Eiger Express、Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe、Kleine Scheidegg、Wengen）

Take the train to Grindelwald Terminal and the Eiger Express up the mountain. Return via Kleine Scheidegg to Wengen, then back to Interlaken. The trip takes about 8–9 hours.

Adjust flexibly depending on the weather. This day can be swapped with day 3 or day 6.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 3 · Trümmelbach Falls and Schilthorn

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Trümmelbach Falls、Staubbach Falls、Mürren、Schilthorn）

Take the train to Lauterbrunnen and a bus to Trümmelbach Falls. After returning to the village, take the cable car and mountain train to Mürren, then the cable car up to Schilthorn.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 4 · Lucerne Old Town Day Trip

Lucerne（Chapel Bridge、Lucerne Old Town (Weinmarkt)、Lion Monument、Lucerne Lakeside Promenade (Nationalquai)）

Take the Lucerne–Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass, about 1 hour 50 minutes to Lucerne. Walk around the Chapel Bridge, the old town and the Lion Monument, then return the same way in the evening.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 5 · Oeschinen Lake and Blausee

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Oeschinen Lake、Blausee）

Take the train via Spiez about 1 hour to Kandersteg, then the cable car, then walk about 30 minutes to Oeschinen Lake. In the afternoon, take a bus to Blausee and return via Spiez.

A ticket is required for Blausee Nature Park. Buses are infrequent, so check timetables in advance.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 6 · First Peak in Grindelwald

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Grindelwald First、Bachalpsee、Grindelwald）

Take the train about 35 minutes to Grindelwald, ride the First cable car up and walk the cliff trail, then hike round-trip to Bachalpsee. Ride a scooter down.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 7 · Bern Old Town and Departure

Bern（Old City of Bern & Arcades、Zytglogge、Bern Minster）

Take the early train about 50 minutes to Bern, store your luggage, and spend half a day in the old town. Then take the train about 1.5 hours to Zurich Airport.

Bern station has luggage lockers. It's best to schedule your flight for the evening or later.

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