Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour from Basel

Ride the Jungfrau line to a glacier saddle at 3,466 metres, walk to a 297-metre waterfall, and tour three Alpine towns in one day

This 11-hour tour from Basel climbs to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, via the Eiger Express and the Jungfrau line, with a local guide narrating the history and geography of each Alpine town and valley you pass through. The route includes time at the Jungfraujoch viewing platform on the Aletsch Glacier, a walk to the Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen, and a tour of Interlaken between its two glacier-fed lakes. The Jungfraujoch Pass and Standard Rail Pass are included. Lunch can be purchased at the station.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jungfraujoch and Lauterbrunnen tour

• Meet guide at Basel train station
• Travel through Interlaken, Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidegg
• Fly with Eiger Express to Eiger Glacier Station
• Ride Jungfrau line passing Zweilütschinen and Grindelwald
• Explore Jungfraujoch viewing platform and ice sculptures
• Travel to Lauterbrunnen via Wengen
• Walk to Staubbach Falls and take photos
• Tour Interlaken town and promenade
• Shop for souvenirs and local goods
• Return to Basel with guide

The experience

The Eiger Express carries you from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier Station, where your guide boards the Jungfrau line. The train climbs steadily through the Alps, passing glacial lakes and rock faces that rise and fall with the peaks themselves. Your guide shares the stories of the towns and valleys below (Zweilütschinen, Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidegg) as the elevation builds. At Eismer Station, the second highest railway station in the world after Jungfraujoch, you pause to take in the view before the final push to the glacier saddle at 3,466 metres.

Jungfraujoch sits on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier, and the viewing platform opens onto unrivaled vistas of the Swiss Alps. Ice sculptures and frosty formations dot the area. The icy air cuts through as you explore. On the descent, the train winds through Wengen, a small town whose views are as legendary as its isolation: no cars reach it, only the mountain railway. The route then drops into Lauterbrunnen, a valley town framed by dramatic rock faces and waterfalls. Here you walk to the Staubbach Falls, where water drops 297 metres from overhanging cliffs and dissolves to spray before it reaches the pool below. Your guide shares the stories behind the falls and the valley itself.

Interlaken, set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, closes the day. The town's timber houses, sidewalk cafes, and promenade along the glacier-fed lakes reflect its nickname: the pearl of the Alps. You tour the historic streets and have time to explore gift shops selling traditional Swiss wares and artisan food. Your guide returns you to Basel SBB at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Jungfraujoch Pass and Standard Rail Pass.
• a local guide who speaks English or Spanish and shares the history and culture of each Alpine town you pass.
• a ride on the Eiger Express and the Jungfrau line to 3,466 metres.
• a walk to the Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen.
• and a tour of Interlaken between its two glacier-fed lakes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish throughout the day, so you follow the commentary and stories about each valley and town as the train climbs and descends. The 11-hour itinerary suits anyone comfortable with a full day of train travel and walking, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Staubbach Falls and why does the water look like spray?

The Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen drops 297 metres from overhanging cliffs, and the water dissolves into spray as it falls such a distance before reaching the pool below. The sight is striking enough that the tour includes a walk to see it up close.

How high does the train climb, and what is Eismer Station?

The Jungfrau line climbs to 3,466 metres at Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Eismer Station, at 3,371 metres, is the second highest railway station in the world. The tour pauses there so you can take in the view before reaching Jungfraujoch.

What towns and valleys does the guide talk about on the train?

As the train climbs through the Alps, your guide shares stories about Zweilütschinen, Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidegg, and the history and culture of the Jungfrau region. The commentary continues as you descend through Wengen and Lauterbrunnen toward Interlaken.

What can I do in Interlaken at the end of the tour?

Interlaken sits between two glacier-fed lakes and offers time to walk the promenade along the water, explore the historic streets with their timber houses and sidewalk cafes, and browse gift shops selling traditional Swiss wares and artisan food and drink.

What does the tour include, and what costs extra?

The Jungfraujoch Pass, Standard Rail Pass, and a local guide in English or Spanish are included in the price. Lunch can be purchased by card at the Jungfraujoch station.