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Berner Oberland in a Week

One base, many mountains: a slower week built entirely around Interlaken and the Jungfrau region.

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Day by day

  1. InterlakenSettle in; Harder Kulm at sunset.
  2. Grindelwald–FirstCliff Walk and mountain carts.
  3. JungfraujochThe big one.
  4. SchilthornPiz Gloria and the Lauterbrunnen valley.
  5. MännlichenPanorama ridge walk to Kleine Scheidegg.
  6. LakesBoat trips on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
  7. DepartureOnward travel.

Excursions included

  • Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
  • Schilthorn – Piz Gloria
  • Grindelwald First
  • Harder Kulm
  • Männlichen

Scenic trains (reservation required)

  • Jungfrau Railway (Jungfraujoch) - seat reservation not covered by any pass

Which pass tends to fit

Staying in one place with lots of mountain railways is the classic case where a Half Fare Card can beat a travel pass - the calculator settles it once you add your excursions.

Regions on this route

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