Eiger and Jungfrau tour from Zurich: Kleine Scheidegg at 2,061m

Ride the cogwheel railway up to an alpine ridge where three peaks frame the horizon.

This full-day guided tour from Zurich travels by deluxe coach to Lauterbrunnen, then by cogwheel railway through alpine meadows to Kleine Scheidegg at 2,061 meters, where the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau dominate the view. A professional guide leads the journey in English or German, and the afternoon is yours to walk, hike or descend to Grindelwald before the return to Zurich in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

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• Check in at Gray Line trailer
• Travel scenic route to Interlaken
• Visit Interlaken for 25 minutes
• Drive to Lauterbrunnen
• Take cogwheel railway to Kleine Scheidegg
• Enjoy afternoon walk or hike at Kleine Scheidegg
• Optional train to Grindelwald village
• Return to Zurich with tour guide
• Tour ends at bus parking Sihlquai

The experience

The Wengernalp railway climbs for 45 minutes from Lauterbrunnen, passing through meadows and forest before the landscape opens onto the ridge at Kleine Scheidegg. The Eiger North Face, the one from The Eiger Sanction, rises close enough that the scale stops being abstract. You spend the afternoon there on your own terms: some travelers walk the ridge trails, others sit with coffee and watch the light move across the peaks, and some take an earlier train down to Grindelwald to explore the village before meeting the guide for the descent.

The day starts at the Gray Line trailer at Sihlquai in Zurich. A deluxe coach carries you east through the foothills to Interlaken for a short stop, then down into the Lauterbrunnen Valley, where you board the cogwheel train. The return journey reverses the route, with the coach bringing you back to Zurich in the evening. The whole day runs about 11 and a half hours from pickup to drop-off.

Your guide travels with you on the coach and knows the route, the railway and the options at the top. Food and drinks are not included, so bring what you want or plan to buy at Kleine Scheidegg. The air-conditioned coach means the climb is comfortable, and the cogwheel train does the steep work for you.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or German.
• deluxe air-conditioned coach from Zurich.
• Wengernalp cogwheel railway to Kleine Scheidegg.
• cogwheel train to Grindelwald if you choose to descend there.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich

Is this one for you?The afternoon at Kleine Scheidegg is unscheduled, so you set the pace: walk as much or as little as you want in the alpine air, or skip the ridge trails and spend the time at the station. The cogwheel railway handles the steep ascent, so the physical demand is moderate, not strenuous.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long does the cogwheel railway take to reach Kleine Scheidegg from Lauterbrunnen?

The Wengernalp railway climbs for 45 minutes through alpine meadows from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg at 2,061 meters.

What can I do during the afternoon at Kleine Scheidegg?

Kleine Scheidegg sits on a ridge with walking and hiking trails through the alpine landscape. You can also take an earlier train down to Grindelwald to explore the village, as long as you return in time to meet the guide for the descent to Zurich.

Is the Eiger North Face visible from Kleine Scheidegg?

Yes. The Eiger North Face is within close view from Kleine Scheidegg, along with the Mönch and Jungfrau peaks across the ridge.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes the deluxe coach from Zurich, the Wengernalp cogwheel railway to Kleine Scheidegg, the cogwheel train to Grindelwald if you choose to go there, and a professional guide in English or German. Food and drinks are not included.

Do I need to be very fit for this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The cogwheel railway does the climbing, but you'll be walking or standing at altitude during the afternoon at Kleine Scheidegg.