City Break

Mountain Adventures in Interlaken and Lucerne

This 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 – Top of Europe.

5 days / 4 nights
from CHF 750
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Observatory on a snow-covered mountain peak at sunset.
An idyllic mountain landscape with a train passing by a lake.
A covered wooden bridge with views of historic buildings reflecting in the water.
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Highlights

  • Lucerne – the gateway to Central Switzerland
  • Easy 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 – 3,454 metres above sea level. M.
  • Interlaken – the town between Lakes Thun and Brienz

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

Overview

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

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Day 1

Arrival on Lucerne

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport.

Overnight stay in Lucerne
A city by the lake with mountains in the background, a ship sails over the water.
Day 2

Stay in Lucerne

Itinerary

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
Sunset over a city with a bridge and river, mountains in the background.
Day 3

Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

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

Journey time: approx. 2 hours

Overnight stay in Interlaken
An idyllic mountain landscape with a train passing by a lake.
Day 4

Excursion to the Jungfraujoch

Itinerary

Take the Jungfrau Railway to the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres above sea level.

Journey time: approx. 4 hours

Overnight stay in Interlaken
A group of three people on a viewing platform overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
Day 5

Return journey from Interlaken

Itinerary

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

Wide street with historic buildings and mountains in the background at sunset.

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

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Fascinating ice

The view of the mighty Aletsch Glacier from the Jungfraujoch is fascinating. It's hard to believe that eleven billion tonnes of ice are lying here.

Megan

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5 days / 4 nights
from CHF 750
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