- Duration2 days
- Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Alpine journey with this 2-day tour from Zurich to the Top of Europe, in Switzerland's magnificent Jungfrau region. With your guide, travel by coach through the idyllic Bernese Oberland and ride the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel in the wonderful Alpine town where you'll have free time to enjoy scenic outdoor activities like hikes, lake cruises, cable car rides and bike rentals.
What's included
- Public bus transportation (only for guests overnight in Grindelwald)
- Overnight stay in a 3★ hotel in Interlaken or Grindelwald (subject to availability)
- Breakfast
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Partially guided tour by a professional multilingual guide as per description
- Eiger Express cable car and cogwheel train, with preferred boarding and guaranteed seat reservation
- Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe, with Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Deck, Plateau, and Ice Palace
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Optional activities in Interlaken or Grindelwald
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional meals
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1 — Zurich — Interlaken or Grindelwald
- 1
Zurich
Passing by
After pickup by coach from Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station a centrally located meeting point near Zürich HB, sit back and savor the excitement as you travel through the splendid countryside to one of Switzerland's most attractive Alpine regions, the Bernese Oberland. Along the way, enjoy live commentary about the region from your professional guide.
- 2
Interlaken
6 hr
Arrive in Interlaken or Grindelwald (depending on option selected) and spend the rest of the day as you please. Your guide will equip you with detailed written information about the sights, attractions and activities available in the town of your choice. Interlaken: Uniquely located between two lakes, this popular resort town offers great shopping, attractions and outdoor activities. You can cruise on one of the lakes, take the cable car to Harder Kulm mountain or visit the JungfrauPark theme park.
- 3
Grindelwald
6 hr
If option Grindelwald is selected: Grindelwald is a paradise for nature lovers. Go hiking to enjoy stunning views of the famous triple peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, take the cable car to the sunny terrace of Mt First or rent a trottibike for a fun ride through town. For dinner, each town offers a range of restaurants, from authentic local ski lodges to more trendy, modern establishments.
Day 2 — Interlaken or Grindelwald — Jungfraujoch — Zurich (B)
- 1
Grindelwald
Passing by
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a day trip to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe. Meet your guide for a scenic drive through the Jungfrau region to Grindelwald (or meet your guide directly in Grindelwald if option selected), where you will board the gondola Eiger Express of the newly opened V-Cableway for a spectacular ride to the Eiger Glacier station. Here you will change to the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau accompany you on the way and the imposing Eiger North Face seems to be within one’s grasp.
- 2
Jungfraujoch
2 hr
When you arrive at Jungfraujoch, you’re officially at the highest train station in Europe! The Top of Europe immerses you in a high-Alpine wonderland of snow-capped peaks.
- 3
Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
15 minAdmission included
Soak up the breathtaking panorama view from the Sphinx Observation Terrace overlooking Aletsch Glacier — Europe's longest glacier — and the snow-capped peaks of neighboring countries.
- 4
Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch
10 minAdmission included
Don't forget to stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!
- 5
Lauterbrunnen
Passing by
After your Top of Europe adventure, board the cogwheel train for your descent down the mountains. Pass the holiday resort town of Wengen before arriving in Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return trip to Zurich.
- 6
Zurich
Passing by
End your tour back in Zurich at the same spot, where you started the tour the day before.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant rates do not apply provided they do not occupy a seat. If an extra bed is required additional charges may apply. Please specify under special requirements at check out
- Maximum of 2 passengers per room. If you are traveling with a party of 3 travelers or more, you must make separate bookings
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich/Lucerne to Interlaken/Grindelwald (day 1) and from Interlaken/Grindelwald Terminal to Lucerne/Zurich (day 2). For your individual afternoon and overnight stay in Interlaken/Grindelwald (day 1), a written itinerary is provided
- Child discount (based on two full paying adults): 0 - 1 year: free of charge in same room/bed as parents | 2 - 11 years: 50% discount in same room/bed as parents
- Attractions Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Deck, Plateau and Ice Palace are available depending on the weather conditions
- We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ''Best of Switzerland Tours''. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Traveller reviews
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- andydP1155HP · Aug 2026
Top of Europe
Amazing trip. Angela looked after us, informative, friendly and clear instruction kept us on time. And Carlos (I hope that is correct) our bus driver did a great job. The top of Europe is a MUST SEE!!!! Amazing!!!
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- it0yae · Aug 2026
Amazing 😻
Absolutely amazing tour! The organisation was excellent, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and everything was well coordinated. The scenery was breathtaking, and I had a fantastic time exploring Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen. Highly recommended! 🇨🇭🏔️
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- Trail02366664244 · Aug 2026
Everything incredible
Incredible tour, without a doubt I highly recommend it, the girls were super kind at all times, every stop the bus makes in every town is worth walking, knowing a little more about the history of Switzerland, the whole journey is beautiful, the most beautiful and amazing thing is when you arrive at the mountain One of the guides, I think it was Priscila, was an incredible guide, besides if you go alone you connect well with her, plus she is Mexican and makes you feel at home, I hope you can take a tour, the other girl named Cecilia, I think, was very good at telling the stories of how Switzerland was founded, she makes you interested in it and imagine every moment, everything incredible
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- DayTrip09127899430 · Jul 2026
Must-see
We loved the experience. Grindelwald is dreamy, unmissable.. I recommend Best Switzerland Tours, they made the tour perfect! And the Spanish-speaking guide Walter, a genius.
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- Explorer11784258242 · Jul 2026
憧れのユングフラウヨッホに快適な旅！
It was a fantastic tour. Dario’s clear English commentary made it very enjoyable for me, even though I was participating on my own. Elias, the driver, was incredibly kind and considerate of my needs. I would love to join a tour with this company again.
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- af69merida · May 2026
absolutely recommended!
We left the meeting point very punctually on a very comfortable and modern bus; the entire itinerary is very enjoyable, and I cannot recommend the guides Alexander and Priscila enough, who were attentive to us at all times, providing very appropriate explanations of everything we were seeing.
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