Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald tour from Interlaken
Three Alpine valleys in one morning, guided through their history and geology
A guided tour from Interlaken covers Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg and Grindelwald in six hours, traveling by rail through the Swiss Alps with a local guide who explains the region's history and culture. You'll see Staubbach Falls, a 297-meter glacier waterfall; stand at Kleine Scheidegg surrounded by the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger; and walk through Grindelwald's main town, learning how Neolithic tools, Roman coins and 19th-century tourism shaped it.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald
- Meet guide at train station
- Travel to Lauterbrunnen by rail
- Visit Staubbach Falls and learn history
- Scenic trip to Kleine Scheidegg via Wengen
- View Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger peaks
- Explore Grindelwald town and heritage
- Return to Interlaken
What’s included
- Meet and greet at Interlaken train station.
- standard rail pass covering all train segments.
- local guide in English or Spanish throughout the day.
Times
- Every day 11:30
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The experience
Lauterbrunnen sits in a valley carved by glaciers, ringed by cliffs that drop waterfalls straight into meadows. The tour begins at Interlaken train station, where your guide meets you before the rail journey into the mountains. The first stop is Lauterbrunnen itself, where Staubbach Falls drops 297 meters from an overhanging cliff: a cascade so striking that Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote a poem about it in 1779 after seeing it. Your guide walks you through the village and its history, which records show goes back to 1240.
From there, the route climbs by rail through Wengen, a ski village perched on the mountainside with views across to the Jungfrau UNESCO World Heritage Site. The destination is Kleine Scheidegg, a mountain pass where three of the Alps' most famous peaks (the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger) rise around you. Your guide points out the Jungfrau Railway nearby, which climbs to the top of Europe, and shares the geology and history of each summit.
The final leg takes you down to Grindelwald, a town that grew from a Neolithic settlement into a winter tourism hub in the late 1800s. Your guide traces that arc, from the tools and Roman coins archaeologists have found to the architecture and culture that tourism built. After six hours, the guide returns you to Interlaken.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want three Alpine towns in one day with a guide handling all valley transitions, leaving you free to add a leisurely meal or side visit without logistical planning.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided 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 Staubbach Falls and why does the tour stop there?
Staubbach Falls is a 297-meter glacier waterfall that drops from a cliff in Lauterbrunnen's valley. The tour stops there because it's one of the region's most recognizable landmarks, and your guide explains its history, including how the poet Goethe was inspired to write about it in 1779.
Can I see the Jungfrau from Kleine Scheidegg?
Yes. Kleine Scheidegg is a mountain pass where the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger all rise around you. Your guide will point out each peak and explain the nearby Jungfrau Railway, which reaches the summit.
How long does the tour take and what time does it start?
The tour runs six hours total. Your guide meets you at Interlaken train station in the morning, and after visiting all three valleys, returns you to Interlaken by afternoon.
What does the rail pass cover during the tour?
The standard rail pass is included and covers your train travel through the Swiss mountains to Lauterbrunnen, up to Kleine Scheidegg, and down to Grindelwald, so you don't buy separate tickets for each leg.
Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald tour from Interlaken
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