Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne: Explore Swiss Alps, Ice Palace & Aletsch Glacier
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Embark on a breathtaking day trip from Lucerne to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe. Explore the Swiss Alps, visit the Ice Palace, and marvel at the Aletsch Glacier.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lucerne Station - Meet your guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned coach in central Lucerne near the train station, and head out of the city on a scenic tour into the magnificent mountain world of the Bernese Oberland.
- Interlaken - In Interlaken you will have some limited time before boarding the coach for a short drive to Lauterbrunnen.
- Lauterbrunnen - Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks in picturesque Lauterbrunnen, board the cogwheel train with your guide and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful trip up to Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the famous Eiger North Face.
- Kleine Scheidegg - Time to change trains in the middle station Kleine Scheidegg
- Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe - Soak up spectacular valley views, then travel onward to majestic Jungfraujoch at an impressive altitude of 11,333 feet (3454 meters) above sea level. This high-altitude Alpine wilderness sits in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps and takes pride of place on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Enjoy the attractions and views during an approsimately 3 hours stay.
- Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch - Visit the Alpine Sensation \’97 a round-tour subway opened to mark the centenary of the Jungfrau Railway and wander through the Ice Palace.
- Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory - Take in panoramic views over the Aletsch Glacier (Europe’s longest glacier) from your vantage point on the Sphinx Observation Terrace. On a clear day, you can see as far as the snow-capped peaks of neighboring countries!
- Eigergletscher - After your time at Jungfraujoch, ride the cogwheel train down to Eigergletscher, where you will change to the V-Cableway Eiger Express. After approx. 15 minutes you will reach Grindelwald Terminal, where the coach awaits for the drive back to Lucerne.
- Lucerne - Your tour will come to an end in the city center of Lucerne in the evening.
What's Included
- Ride the V-Cableway Eiger Express
- Enjoy on-board WiFi
- Tour with a professional guide
- Travel comfortably with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Experience the cogwheel train
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating 9.5-hour journey to Jungfraujoch, the zenith of Europe, from Lucerne, while being surrounded by the awe-inspiring Swiss Alps. Your guide will take you on a panoramic drive traversing elevated mountain passes to the visually stunning Lauterbrunnen. Hop on the cogwheel train for a thrilling ride to Kleine Scheidegg, nestling under the renowned Eiger North Face. Disembark at the UNESCO World Heritage designated site of Jungfraujoch, proudly standing as Europe’s loftiest railway station at an astonishing 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Journey inside the Ice Palace and feast your eyes on the spectacular views of the impressive Aletsch Glacier from the observation deck.
Location
Frankenstrasse 1
Frankenstrasse
Meet your tour guide in front of the McDonalds, opposite the Tourist Information office. Our coach is coming from Zurich and will reach Lucerne between 9.20am and 9.30am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Randy_v
Apr 12, 2024
Our guide was fantastic. ... - Our guide was fantastic. Knew every good photo op and made the trip fun. Long day for children as evidenced by the whining 7 year old on the trip
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Tamsin_j
Apr 11, 2024
Great tour! - Kid was an excellent guide and made sure we did not miss any part of our experience. He had us ready for every photo opportunity! We did the tour with three children and they were included in every experience so it was a great day for them also. I do not think the day could have been any better!
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Zacharyp448
Mar 18, 2024
Incredible Views and Accessible for (Mostly) All Travelers - Breathtaking views, this is a trip I will reminisce on for years to come. Extremely accommodating for someone in a wheelchair, like myself. If you can walk a few steps or have a friend who can assist you up a couple of steps on and off the bus/train you will have no problem enjoying this tour. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to see the mountains of Switzerland.
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Vicki_b
Feb 26, 2024
Great tour - This is a great tour and our tour guide was very caring and helpful. I got altitude sickness and he helped me complete the entire tour. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about this tour. I would highly recommend this tour it is a must and we will have lasting memories of this for the rest of our lives. Sorry I forget the tour guides name but he made the tour
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Tammy_h
Feb 19, 2024
Exceptional tour to the top! - We had a great time and our tour guide was excellent! It was a whole day, but the time flew by. The view was spectacular!
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Pooya_h
Jan 28, 2024
Wonderful experience - Raymond is a wonderful person and a great guide. Thank you for this memorable experience in Jungfraujoch
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Daniel_a
Jan 22, 2024
Spectacular - It was a fantastic tour. Nice small group and excellent tour guide who had great knowledge of the region and its people. Would recommend for any one to experience this beautiful place especially during the winter. Very beautiful.
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Catherine_p
Dec 30, 2023
Well worth the money! - Tour guide was excellent! Reserved seats on the trains and navigating between trains would have been tricky without a guide. Beautiful scenery during the bus trip as well and the guide pointed out things during the drive.
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Mary_a
Dec 30, 2023
Superb! - Superb!! A must to visit when you visit switzerland. Highly recommended to the kids and family. The travel guide is very good! Thumbs up! 👍👍👍
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Jessica_h
Jan 22, 2024
Too rushed - Way too rushed. Every time we stopped the guide told us 6 mins here and then it ended up being about 3 or 4 mins. No time to enjoy each little stop.
I 100% am glad we went to the top of Europe and would recommend everyone do this when in the area however I think you could go yourself or with a less rushed tour!
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