This tour will take you to “The Top of Europe”, as you scale the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch. This epic viewing platform offers unrivaled views of the Swiss Alps and access to world-class hiking trails. On the way down, you will discover the thundering Staubbach Falls, the pretty town of Wengen, and learn about the history and culture which define the Jungfrau region. Last but not least you will have the chance to explore bustling Interlaken, which was nicknamed “the pearl of the Alps” for its elegant architecture and stunning mountain views and enjoy Swiss chocolate locally produced.
Pickup included
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Basel and accompany you to the train station as you head to Jungfraujoch through Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Kleine Scheidegg.
Overlook the charming Swiss town of Grindelwald as your fly with the Eiger Express to Eiger Glacier Station
As we head along the Jungfrau line through Zweilütschinen, Grindelwald and Kleine Scheidegg, your guide will share stories about the people, cultures, and history of each town and city you pass. Your train will climb steadily through the Alps, passing glacial lakes and staggering rock faces. The view from the train is one of the best in the world, offering a birds eye view of this epic area. The journey to “the top of Europe” will include the opportunity to take in the stunning view from Eismer Station, the second highest railway station in the world after the Jungfraujoch. Back on the train the sights only get better, as you reach an elevation of 3,466 metres approaching Jungfraujoch. The station is perched on a glacier saddle on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier and is a must-visit for anyone interested in the Alps. The icy air will provide welcome refreshment as you explore the viewing platform, discovering the many ice sculptures and frosty vistas dotted around the area.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.