City Trip Mountain Adventures in Interlaken and Lucerne

This best of Switzerland tour takes you to two of Switzerland's most popular destinations. With two overnight stays each in Lucerne and Interlaken, you will explore the diverse cities and be enchanted by the impressive beauty of the surrounding mountains. A special highlight is the excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.

5 days / 4 nights

from $ 890

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Observatory on a snow-covered mountain peak at sunset.

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Highlights

Lucerne – the gateway to Central Switzerland
Pleasant walks along the idyllic Lake Lucerne
An incomparable view of the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps
Snow and ice on the Jungfraujoch – 11,332 ft above sea level.
Interlaken – the town between Lakes Thun and Brienz

An old wooden bridge with flowers, next to a water tower in the evening sun.

Two people walking along red benches, with trees and a ship on the lake in the background.

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Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Journey to Lucerne
Day 2 Stay in Lucerne
Day 3 Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 4 Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Day 5 Return journey from Interlaken

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Day 1

Journey to Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

You travel to Lucerne by public transport.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 2

Stay in Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

You spend a day in Lucerne, the gateway to Central Switzerland. Discover the historic old town, the beautiful lakeside promenade, and the surrounding mountains.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 3

Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass to the Bernese Oberland and on to Interlaken.

Trip time: approx. 2h

Overnight stay in Interlaken

Day 4

Excursion to the Jungfraujoch

Daily Itinerary

You take the Jungfrau Railway to the highest railroad station in Europe at 11,332 ft above sea level.

Trip time: approx. 4h

Overnight stay in Interlaken

Day 5

Return journey from Interlaken

Daily Itinerary

You start your return journey by public transport from Interlaken. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

January to December

Recommended travel period

March to October

High season

June to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Fascinating ice
The view of the mighty Aletsch Glacier from the Jungfraujoch is fascinating. It's hard to believe that eleven billion tons of ice lie here.
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