Itinerary
From a spy called James Bond to a cow called Lieselotte
You can follow in the footsteps of James Bond, travel to the highest railway station in Europe and feel like a king or queen, while your kids let off steam in some unusual playgrounds and complete exciting themed trails. All this and more awaits you on this five-day tour.
Day 1: A regal experience and an enormous cow
Your five-day tour of the Jungfrau Region starts in Wengen. With the Royal Ride, a very special aerial cableway. Basically, you travel up to Männlichen not in the cabin but on an open-air balcony on top of the cabin. It's a regal experience – and one that continues once you get to the top. The Royal Walk takes 20 minutes from the mountain station to the summit of the Männlichen, and to the viewing platform that is shaped like a crown. The view from here, which encompasses the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate, is simply … fit for royalty. When you can tear yourself away from it, head for the Berghaus Männlichen and its large sun terrace for a tasty lunch. Right next to it is the Sennenspielplatz playground. Slap-bang in the middle stands Lieselotte, an 8.5-metre-high cow. Children’s eyes light up when they see what’s inside. Her cow pats are actually small trampolines. Feel free to jump in! The rest of the afternoon revolves around Lieselotte and the Lieselotte Trail, which runs from Männlichen to Holenstein and takes around 90 minutes. The themed trail tells the story of the famous cow, who originally came from a quiet village in Germany and is visiting the mountains for the first time. Upon completion of the trail, take the gondola cableway back down to Grindelwald, where today’s programme ends.
Day 2: In the footsteps of James Bond
The second day, which starts in Mürren, is entirely devoted to 007. It takes just 17 minutes on the aerial cableway to get from Mürren up to the Schilthorn, where the 1969 James Bond classic “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was filmed. What is now the 360-degree revolving restaurant was the villain Blofeld’s base in the film. It was given the name Piz-Gloria, which has stuck to this day. Here, you and your family can tuck into a hearty breakfast with a great view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Afterwards, you can immerse yourself in the making of the 007 adventure at Spy World, an interactive exhibition on the film. On your way back, we recommend you stop off on Birg. As long as you don't mind heights, that is. Here, the rock footbridge Thrill Walk is a pure rush of adrenaline. Equally spectacular is the Skyline Walk viewing platform. It's the perfect spot for a family photo with a difference. All in all, you should allow three hours for your visit to the Schilthorn. Next, it's back down to the sleepy, car-free Alpine village of Mürren, before heading straight back up again. A mere five-minute walk from the Schilthorn cableway station will take you to the Allmendhubel funicular. It takes just four minutes to whisk you up to Mürren’s own little mountain, the Allmendhubel. You’ll definitely want to linger awhile on the large sun terrace of the Panorama Restaurant. While the kids let off steam in the large Flower Park adventure playground, the parents can enjoy a drink or a bite to eat, before the whole family takes the Allmendhubel funicular back to Mürren, where the programme for today ends. Alternatively, you can make the descent on foot, which takes around 45 minutes.
Day 3: A nostalgic train ride and an Alpine garden
On the third day, things take a nostalgic turn. It all happens on the Schynige Platte. The 50-minute journey from Wilderswil on the rack railway, which is more than a century old, up to Schynige Platte, some 2,000 metres above sea level, is an unforgettable experience in itself. Upon arrival, you are welcomed by the sound of Alphorns – and a breathtaking view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The Panorama Restaurant, Alpine playground, Alpine garden with masses of local flowers and many family-friendly hiking trails ensure that a day on the Schynige Platte is a memorable experience for young and old. The day ends for you and your family as it began: with a nostalgic train ride back to the starting point.
Day 4: An ice palace and the biggest glacier in the Alps
Today, we’re going up, up, up. Starting in Grindelwald. From the Terminal station in Grindelwald the Eiger Express – the world's most state-of-the-art tri-cable gondola – will whisk you up to the Eiger Glacier in just 15 minutes. Here, you change on to the Jungfrau Railway – a marvel of construction. This route passes through a seven-kilometre-long tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. At 3,454 metres above sea level, the end station is the highest railway station in Europe. Here, you can visit the ice palace and admire the fantastic view of the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. Naturally, you can also enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants. Had enough of the thin, high-altitude air? No problem! You can get back down to Grindelwald in just 45 minutes by train and gondola cableway.
Day 5: Crazy golf and marble runs
Your fifth and final day starts in Wengen. The Alpine village can only be reached by public transport, as only a few cars are allowed here. This village at the foot of the Jungfrau is famous for the International Lauberhorn Ski Races, which take place in mid-January every year. Some of the key sections of the famous ski run have been incorporated into a mini-golf course. This is located a five-minute walk from the train station, right by the bottom station of the Wengen – Männlichen aerial cableway, which you already know from the first day of your tour. Allow around an hour and a half for your “Lauberhorn Crazy Golf” session. Afterwards, why not treat your family to a tasty lunch in one of the many restaurants? That afternoon, set off in search of the ten marble runs in and around Wengen that make up the Kugelblitz Challenge. Receive more or fewer points, depending on which way your marble rolls down the marble run. The winner is entered into a draw for some great prizes. Marbles can be obtained from the Tourist Office. And so, the final day comes to a close…