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Travel from Zurich for a mostly independent day trip to the Swiss villages of Grindelwald and Interlaken, with transport included. Enjoy a coach ride through the Bernese Oberland to Grindelwald, and learn about the region from your multilingual guide along the way. After exploring Grindelwald at your own pace, take a train ride to Interlaken and soak up the scenery of the Jungfrau region from a different perspective.
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What makes Swiss Villages Grindelwald and Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich a unique experience ?
Arrive at Sihlquai Bus Station in the morning to board the coach. On board, meet your multilingual guide for a 2-hour ride through the idyllic Bernese Oberland countryside.
After a 2-hour drive, stop for a short break in the famous town of Interlaken for a first orientation stop before continuing to Grindelwald.
Upon arrival in Grindelwald, your guide provides you with detailed written information about Grindelwald's sights, a timetable for your train ride to Interlaken, and details about where and when to meet in Interlaken for the coach ride back to Zurich. Equipped with your helpful information, you can set off to explore the picturesque village of Grindelwald at your leisure. You can spend the whole afternoon in this village or take the train to Interlaken and explore also the other town.
Board an early afternoon train to Interlaken and spend the rest of the day as you please. Situated in the heart of the Jungfrau region, this unique town between two lakes is the adventure capital of the Bernese Oberland. Whether it's summer or winter, you'll have plenty of activities, dining and shopping opportunities to choose from. Take the cable car to the top of Harder Kulm mountain or ride the family-friendly funicular to Heimwehfluh for sweeping views across Interlaken (optional, admission fees apply). Back on the ground, head to the old quarter of Unterseen to visit the Jungfrau Region Tourism Museum, which chronicles the development of travel and tourism in Jungfrau over the past 200 years. This is Switzerland’s first museum dedicated to regional tourism (optional, admission fees apply).
At the end of the day, your tour guide will pick you up in Interlaken to drive back to Zurich, where your tour started in the morning.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich/Lucerne to Grindelwald and from Interlaken to Lucerne/Zurich. For the individual stay in Grindelwald/Interlaken and the train ride to Interlaken, tickets and a written itinerary are provided.
- Please note that some shops in Grindelwald and Interlaken are closed on Sundays.
- *** From 1 April 2025: The train journey from Grindelwald to Interlaken will be replaced by a bus transfer and an additional stop in Lauterbrunnen.***
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Swiss Villages Grindelwald and Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Public train ride from Grindelwald to Interlaken (until 31 March 2025)
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Best of Switzerland Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Zurich.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 116 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ''Best of Switzerland Tours''. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.
