Jungfrau Region Day Trip: Mürren, Lauterbrunnen & Grindelwald

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Duration8h–9h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · DE

PickupAt your hotel

Three Alpine villages and a valley of waterfalls in one guided day

A private day trip from Zurich to the Jungfrau region, guided by a local expert, takes you through Lauterbrunnen's 72 waterfalls, the car-free village of Mürren with views of the Eiger and Jungfrau peaks, and Grindelwald. The guide arranges cable car rides, a traditional Swiss Raclette lunch cooked outdoors in Gimmelwald, and the route itself, so you move between villages without managing transport or timing.

8h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jungfrau region highlights

Stop at Lake Lungernsee
Take cable car to Mürren
Explore Mürren village and views
Walk to Gimmelwald village
Enjoy Swiss Raclette lunch in Gimmelwald
Walk around Gimmelwald village
Visit Lauterbrunnen Valley and waterfalls
Take cable car back to car
Visit Grindelwald or Iseltwald village
Optional stop in Interlaken
Stop at lakeside village Iseltwald
Drive back to Zurich

The Experience

The day starts with a stop at Lake Lungernsee on the drive from Zurich, then heads to Stechelberg where you take a cable car up to Mürren. This car-free Alpine village sits directly across from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau—the three peaks that define the region—and the guide leads you through its streets before a one-hour walk down to Gimmelwald. That walk is the hinge of the day: you descend through open meadow with the same three peaks in front of you the whole way, and arrive at a small village where lunch happens outdoors. A local guide cooks traditional Swiss Raclette over an open flame, melting cheese and scraping it onto bread and potatoes; if you have allergies or prefer something else, the guide arranges an alternative.

After lunch and a walk through Gimmelwald, you head to Lauterbrunnen Valley for a 45-minute walk that takes you past the waterfalls the valley is named for—over 70 of them cascade down the cliff walls on either side. The guide knows the spots away from the main paths and stops for photographs. Then a cable car ride back down, and the final leg of the day is your choice: Grindelwald for shopping and viewpoints, a stop at the lakeside village of Iseltwald for contrast, or a quick pass through Interlaken. The drive back to Zurich takes the afternoon, and you arrive with eight to nine hours of the Alps behind you.

Your guide speaks English or German and knows the region well enough to customize the day if you want to add a hike or skip a stop. Bottled water is included, and the private transport means the pace stays yours—no waiting for other groups, no fixed schedule beyond the cable car times.

What’s included

Private transport from Zurich.
cable car rides to Mürren and back.
a local guide speaking English or German.
Swiss Raclette lunch cooked outdoors in Gimmelwald.
a 45-minute walk through Lauterbrunnen Valley.
bottled water.
and stops in Grindelwald, Iseltwald or Interlaken on the return.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Myswisspanorama

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a guide handling the cable car bookings, the route between villages, and the timing—so you walk, eat and photograph without managing logistics yourself. The private format means no waiting for other groups and the flexibility to adjust stops or add a hike if the day calls for it.