Itinerary
Attention all peak freaks!
We’re going up. Another day, another summit. Visit Europe's highest railway station, follow in the footsteps of James Bond and take a royal ride. Enjoy all this and more on this 3-day tour of the Jungfrau Region.
Day 1: The highest railway station in Europe and an ice palace
Three days, three peaks, three highlights. Ready? 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. On the way back, rather than the Eiger Express to Grindelwald, you take the Wengernalp Railway past the Eiger Glacier, via Kleine Scheidegg, to Wengen. The thin air at this altitude will have made you feel quite tired by now. The best remedy for that is a leisurely stroll round the Alpine village. In the evening, you can treat yourself to a typical Swiss meal in one of the local restaurants. How does a fondue or raclette sound?
Day 2: In the footsteps of James Bond and a car-free Alpine village
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 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. All in all, you should allow three hours for your visit to the Schilthorn. Things are a bit more relaxed a thousand metres below, in Mürren. Enjoy a wander round this car-free Alpine village and bring the day to a relaxing close.
Day 3: A royal ride and the Panorama Trail
One more to go, because all good things come in threes. We’re going from Wengen up to the Männlichen. 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. The Panorama Trail is a leisurely walk of just over one hour to the Kleine Scheidegg, offering a constant view of the impressive range of mountain peaks. From the Kleine Scheidegg you can travel back to your accommodation via Grindelwald, Wengen or Lauterbrunnen.