Interlaken & Jungfraujoch

6-hr “Top of Europe” tour: Interlaken to Jungfraujoch via gondola + cogwheel. Dramatic alpine scenery to 3,400m (11,154 feet) glacier plateau. Tour departs from Bern.

About This Tour

For travelers chasing “Top of Europe,” this six-hour tour takes you from Interlaken all the way up to Jungfraujoch, one of the highest railway stations on the continent. Riding a gondola up Mt. Eiger and then a cogwheel train to the summit, you’ll pass through dramatic alpine scenery before reaching the glacier plateau at over 3,400 meters (11,154 feet). Tour departs from Bern.

Itinerary

  • Train towards Interlaken (50 min)
    Scenic rail departure from Bern.
  • Interlaken West (10 min)
    Arrival point in the resort town.
  • Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel (external stop) (10 min)
    Historic hotel landmark.
  • Hohematte Park (15 min)
    Parkland with mountain views.
  • Interlaken Ost (10 min)
    Gateway station toward the mountains.
  • Train towards Grindelwald (40 min)
    Onward rail journey deeper into the Alps.
  • Gondola Up Mt. Eiger (20 min)
    Cable car ascent along the iconic Eiger face.
  • Cogwheel Train (30 min)
    Final ascent toward the high-altitude station.
  • Jungfraujoch (100 min)
    The “Top of Europe,” with glacier and panoramic alpine views.
  • Train back to Interlaken (50 min)
    Return journey down the mountain.
  • Interlaken Ost (25 min)
    Final stop concluding the tour; (train back to Bern on your own, tickets provided).

(Total: 360 min / 6h — includes train, gondola, and cogwheel travel time)

Why is this tour more expensive than the Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen tour?
It includes the gondola and cogwheel train ascent to Jungfraujoch, one of the highest railway stations in Europe, which carries a higher transport cost.
How high up is Jungfraujoch?
It sits above 3,400 meters (11,154 feet), often referred to as the "Top of Europe."
Is warm clothing necessary even in summer?
Yes, temperatures at Jungfraujoch remain cold year-round due to the altitude and glacier surroundings.
Does the tour pass by the Eiger?
Yes, the gondola ascent runs alongside the famous Eiger north face.
Is this tour physically demanding?
No, it's primarily transport-based (train, gondola, cogwheel train) with minimal walking required.
I’m traveling solo. Can I join this tour?
Of course! We’d be happy to welcome you. Please get in touch with us by email at hello@lincolnswisstours.com, Instagram DM at @lincolnswisstours, or phone at +41 77 229 32 92 to check availability and find the best option for your trip.

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