Itinerary
Winter magic away from the ski slopes
The Jungfrau Region offers a variety of activities in winter, even without skiing.
On this 3-day tour, discover the varied range of activities that make the Jungfrau Region a winter wonderland for all guests.
Day 1: Top of Europe and a charming mountain village
The day starts at the Grindelwald terminal, where the Eiger Express takes you to the Eiger Glacier station. The journey continues on the Jungfrau Railway - a once-in-a-century construction. The route leads through a seven-kilometre tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. At 3,545 metres above sea level, the terminus is the highest railway station in Europe.
Here you can visit the Ice Palace, enjoy a fantastic view of the Aletsch Glacier or discover the Snow Fun Park. Before you leave the Jungfraujoch behind you, you can enjoy a bite to eat in one of the restaurants.
On the way back, take the train from the Eiger Glacier via Kleine Scheidegg to Wengen. In the village at the foot of the Jungfrau, you can enjoy a winter walk and the impressive view of the Lauterbrunnen valley before rounding off the day with a cosy raclette or fondue.
Day 2: Winter hiking and an invention from Grindelwald
The second day starts in Wengen. The aerial cableway takes you up the Männlichen in just a few minutes, where snow-covered landscapes await you. Here you are already in the centre of the ski area, but the winter landscape can also be explored on foot instead of on two skis.
The Jungfrau Ski Region offers many well-maintained winter hiking trails, which are also suitable for families. The hike from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg leads through the Arvengarten with its magnificent mountain pines. It ends with a short ascent to Kleine Scheidegg. After around two and a half hours, you will have reached your destination and can enjoy refreshments in the mountain restaurant.
The day continues at a fast pace - with sledging in the afternoon. Instead of an ordinary sledge, you master the descent with a Velogemel. A Velo- what? A Velogemel is a wooden snow bike that was used as a means of transport in Grindelwald over 100 years ago. Today it is used as a piece of sports equipment, so you can make your way back to Wengen or even to the other side of Grindelwald sledging on a Velogemel.
The Velogemel can be conveniently hired from Wyss Sport on Kleine Scheidegg and returned at Wengen or Grindelwald railway station.
Day 3: Schilthorn – Piz Gloria and Mürren
The third day is all about James Bond. In just 17 minutes, the cable car takes you from Mürren to the Schilthorn - at 2970 metres above sea level. The Schilthorn was the filming location for the 1969 James Bond classic "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Today's 360-degree restaurant served as the base for the villain Blofeld and was given the name Piz Gloria - which it still bears today.
Here you can enjoy a sumptuous Schilthorn brunch - and the view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. A visit to the viewing platform and Spy World - an interactive exhibition where you can immerse yourself in the making of the film - are also a must.
On the way back, you should definitely make a stop at Birg to enjoy the view from the Thrill Walk or the Skyline Walk.
A leisurely winter stroll through the car-free village of Mürren is the perfect end to an eventful day. You can warm up again at the Mürren Sports Centre and round off the day at the Alpine Spa.
