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Zurich Day Trips: Unforgettable Escapes
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- Travel to the idyllic Bernese Oberland as well as the crisp snow-covered mountain tops of the Jungfrau region on this tour.
- Start with a scenic journey to Interlaken, the heart of the Jungfrau region. Get a brief orientation from your friendly guide and continue onwards to Grindelwald.
- Along the way, enjoy the stunning views of the impressive mountains surrounding you, including the iconic triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
- In your leisure time, hop on a cable car to the sunny terrace of Mt. First, and try the 40-meter-long Cliff Walk by Tissot.
- At Interlaken, browse through everything from regional produce to precious jewelry and watches, and shop to your heart's content.
- Alternatively, head over to Interlaken's home mountain, the Harder Kulm. Ride the funicular to the top, bask in the splendid views of the surrounding areas, and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Inclusions
- Day trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken
- Expert English, Spanish and Mandarin-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
- Train ticket from Grindelwald to Interlaken
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Exclusions
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- A guided coach tour from Zurich to Interlaken.
- Continue towards Grindelwald.
- Free time to go on a cable car ride to Mt. First or try the 40-meter-long Cliff Walk by Tissot.
- Take the public train (unescorted) back to Interlaken.
- Go shopping or take the funicular to Harder Klum.
- In the late afternoon, meet your coach and guide to make the return journey to Zurich.
- Tip: During summers, you can also try a trotti-bike ride and go speeding downhill at Grindelwald.
- The stay in Grindelwald and the train ride to Interlaken are unguided. For this part, you will receive schedules and detailed written information.
- This tour is not wheelchair-accessible. It is, however, stroller accessible.
- Some shops in Grindelwald and Interlaken are closed on Sundays.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Depart from Zürich's central bus station and get the best of modern and traditional routes as you ascend 3,500m to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe!
- After a small break in Interlaken, hop on the Eiger Express from Grindelwald. Then, ride the historic cogwheel to Europe's highest railway station.
- At the top, gaze at astronomical phenomena in the Sphinx Observatory, stroll through the glacial tunnels of the Ice Palace, and more!
- Head to the Plateau, a vantage cliffside platform, to take in stunning views of the Mitteland all the way to the Black Forest and the Vosges.
- On the way back, take a seat on the winding Wengernalp railway from Little Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen, where your coach to Zürich awaits.
Inclusions
- Full-day trip around Jungfraujoch
- Round-trip AC coach transfers from Zürich Bus Station
- Expert English-speaking tour leader
- Eiger Express gondola tickets from Grindelwald Terminal to Eiger Glacier
- Round-trip cogwheel train tickets to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
- Wengernalp rack railway tickets from Little Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen
- Access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation
- Starting point: Zürich Bus Station
Your AC bus/coach will depart from this location at 8am.
- Interlaken
Take a short break and a stroll around this stunning resort town.
- Grindelwald Terminal
From here, board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway and enjoy a panoramic journey up to Eiger Glacier Station.
- Eiger Glacier Station
Catch the historic cogwheel train of Jungfrau Railway for your final ascent to the Top of Europe!
- Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.
- Little Scheidegg
On your descent, you will get off at Kleine Scheidegg instead, to experience the Wengernalp rack railway! Ride this scenic traditional route down to Lauterbrunnen.
- Lauterbrunnen
Your coach back to Zürich Bus Station awaits. Ride comfortably and soak in the memories of the day.
- End point: Zürich Bus Station
- Tip: On your way back, look out for the car-free holiday destination, Wengen.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Experience Zurich’s most popular locations on a comprehensive trip featuring a coach tour, guided walking tour, and 1-hour cruise ride.
- Catch glimpses of the world-famous shopping center, Bahnhofstrasse on the coach tour and capture memories at the photo stop on the Enge harbor.
- Embark on a walking tour of the Old Town, led by an English-speaking local expert, and discover famous churches and museums.
- Sit back and take in the picturesque city views on the cruise ride and hear interesting stories about Zurich through the audio guide available onboard.
Inclusions
- Walking tour of Old Town
- 1-hour Lake Zurich cruise
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel transfers in a climate-controlled coach
- English Audio guide on cruise
- Zürich HB (Carpark Sihlquai)
- Harbor Enge
- Zürichberg District
- Münsterhof
- Bürklipatz
- Lake Zürich
- Tip: There is nothing like Swiss chocolates. Shop for delectable chocolates, truffles and pralines at the Old Town local stores.
- It is recommended to download the ZSG Tour App in advance if you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- The tour route can be amended due to construction work or public events.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Whether you're in Lucerne, Zürich or Geneva, this full-day guided tour to the Top of Europe has got you covered from road to mountain rail.
- Learn-as-you-go from an expert English-speaking guide on comfortable transfers to Lauterbrunnen. From here, ascend by rackrail and cogwheel train.
- At Jungfraujoch, enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx terrace and mesmerizing frozen statues in the Ice Palace.
- If you're traveling from Lucerne or Zürich, your tour includes descent by the Eiger Express aerial cable car.
- Reminisce about your day in the frosty fantasyland as you stretch your legs and get dropped back to your city of choice.
Inclusions
- Full-day guided tour around Jungfraujoch
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Pick up from Lucerne, Zürich or Geneva (as per option selected)
- Round-trip AC coach transfers
- Wengernalp rack railway tickets between Lauterbrunnen and Little Scheidegg
- Round-trip cogwheel train tickets to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
- Access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation
- Eiger Express gondola tickets from Eiger Glacier to Grindelwald Terminal (Lucerne or Zürich drop only)
- Starting point: Lucerne/Zürich/Geneva (as per option selected)
Meet your guide and board your AC bus/coach at the location specified in your final voucher.
- Interlaken
Take a short break and a stroll around this stunning resort town.
- Lauterbrunnen
From here, get on the Wengernalp rack railway and enjoy a winding journey up to Kleine Scheidegg station.
- Little Scheidegg
Catch the historic cogwheel train of Jungfrau Railway for your final ascent to the Top of Europe!
- Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.
- Eiger Glacier Station/Little Scheidegg
If you're traveling from Lucerne or Zürich, you will descend to Eiger Glacier Station and catch the Eiger Express gondola to Grindelwald. If you're traveling to Geneva, you will descend via rackrail from Kleine Scheidegg.
- Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen
Your coach back to Zürich Bus Station awaits. Ride comfortably and soak in the memories of the day.
- End point: Lucerne/Zürich/Geneva (as per option selected)
- Tip: Treat yourself to an authentic Swiss meal at one of the local restaurants in Jungfraujoch offering delicious meals and scenic views.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Go on a 4.5-hour journey to see the best sights of Zürich aboard a comfortable bus.
- The tour also includes a photo stop and ferry ride crossing at Lake Zürich. Stroll through the Old Town and see guild houses and churches.
- This includes St. Peter church, home to Europe's largest clock-face, the Grossmünster church, and the Fraumünster church.
- Enjoy an aerial cable car ride to Felsenegg and take in the incredible views of the lake and the Alps.
- Go on a ferry ride on the pristine waters of Lake Zürich and cruise along the 'Gold Coast'.
Inclusions
- 4.5-hour tour of Zürich
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Aerial cable car
- Ferry ride
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Exclusions
- Food
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tip: For the shopaholics – Bahnhofstrasse, near the National Museum, is one of the world's most high-end and exclusive shopping avenues.
- This tour is pram/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Enjoy a versatile city tour that shows you Switzerland's business & cultural hub, its iconic Old Town, and a cherished attraction, Lindt Home of Chocolate.
- Travel on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach through the city, get free access to public transport, and enjoy a 30-min cruise along Lake Zürich.
- Spot iconic city landmarks, like the National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbor, Zürich's art museum, and more.
- Enter the world-famous Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate factory where you'll learn all about how it's made from bean to bar, even and get taste some treats!
- An expert tour guide will accompany you from beginning to end, filling you in on intriguing and lesser-known facts about the vivacious city.
Inclusions
- 5-hour 15-min tour of Zurich
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Entry to Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum & audio-guided tour
- 30-min cruise on Lake Zürich
- 24-hour pass to public transport in Zurich
- Transfers from meeting point on comfortable travel coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- The route may be amended due to construction work.
- Bring along your passport or a valid ID card.
- The following is not allowed inside the vehicle: Consumption of food and drinks.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- With round-trip transfers on comfortable coaches and the guidance of an expert tour guide, you're all set for your excursion from Zürich.
- Soak up views of gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border as you head towards Schloss Laufen.
- Get down and spend an hour at the Rhine Falls – gasp at the thunder of its rumbling waters.
- Continue via Schaffhausen toward the medieval town of Stein am Rhein, the next stop on your itinerary.
- Enjoy a guided stroll through the well-preserved Old Town and drink in views of the distinctive buildings and half-timbered houses.
Inclusions
- 5-hour guided tour
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
- Entry to Laufen Castle at Rhine Falls
- Guided walk at Stein am Rhein
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Exclusions
- Boat ride at Rhine Falls
- Tip: In the Old Town, keep an eye out for The White Eagle, housing the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland.
- Please keep your passports on you, as on the way back, you'll drive through Germany for a short stretch before arriving back in the city center of Zürich.
- You can opt for an optional boat ride at Rhine Falls, at an additional cost of CHF 10/adult and CHF 5/child. Payment is to be made on-site since the boat ride is subject to availability. Note that the boat is not accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- The fairytale begins - experience some of Switzerland’s most scenic sites and immerse yourself in the story of Heidi through this guided tour.
- Learn all about the fascinating history of the cultural capital of Switzerland, Zurich, from your tour guide, and go back in time to the wonderland of Hiedi.
- Admire the rich architectural array and hear tales about Zurich’s prosperous past before traveling to Rapperswil, the city of Roses where you will visit the picturesque Old Town and Medival Castle.
- Lights, Camera, Action and click as you pass through the Ricken Pass with its panoramic view of the Alps to reach the Toggenburg region.
- Head to Vaduz where you have some free time to explore the town independently. A visit to the famous post office is recommended!
- Arrive at Maienfeld, the stunning setting of Heidi’s stories. Walk through the breathtaking mountains and valleys and relive the stories of Heidi.
- See the oldest house in Switzerland in Werdenberg and take a beautiful trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen.
Inclusions
- Professional tour guide
- Air-conditioned deluxe motor coach (or Minibus, depending on group size)
- Wifi onboard
Exclusions
- Heidi house entrance fee (optional visit)
- Audio Guide
- Meal inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Combo (Save 5%): Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken + Swiss Half Fare Card
from CHF 353.80
CHF 336.11
5% off
- The convenience of 50% off on public transport, plus the excitement of a day trip to the top of Europe by train and gondola from Interlaken.
- Board the Bernese Oberland train at Interlaken and traverse the Lütschinen valleys to Grindelwald, where the aerial cableway Eiger Express awaits.
- Then catch the iconic cogwheel rail to Jungfraujoch. Admire Europe’s highest altitude station and post office before stepping into eternal snow.
- From buses to boats and trains to mountain rail, the Swiss Half Fare Card offers you discounted access to 1st class seats for a month!
- For travelers of all kinds. Easily utilize the local public transport in 90+ cities, and cable cars in remote alpine regions.
Inclusions
Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken
- Round-trip train tickets from Interlaken to Grindelwald
- Round-trip Eiger Express gondola tickets from Grindelwald Terminal to Eiger Glacier
- Round-trip cogwheel train tickets from Eiger Glacier to Jungfraujoch
- Access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation at Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Swiss Half Fare Card
- Swiss Half-Fare Card in Switzerland (route map here)
- 50% discount on train, bus, boat, and mountain railway tickets
- 1st and 2nd class train seats
Exclusions
Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken
- Access to Snow Fun Park
Swiss Half Fare Card
- Reserved seats
Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken
- Starting point: Interlaken OST
At Interlaken station, board the Bernese Oberland train and head to Grindelwald Terminal.
- Grindelwald Terminal
From this station, enjoy a panoramic ascent to Eiger Glacier Station aboard the sleek Eiger Express cable car.
- Eiger Glacier Station
Hop on the Jungfraujoch cogwheel railway for the final leg of your journey to the Top of Europe.
- Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.
- Eiger Glacier Station
Travel back down to Eiger Glacier by cogwheel before boarding the Eiger Express gondola back down to Grindelwald.
- Grindelwald Terminal
Disembark from the Eiger Express and find your Bernese Oberland train connection to Interlaken here.
- End point: Interlaken OST
Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Note: This ticket also includes seat reservation for the descent. Descent is scheduled 3 hours later. If you miss boarding the gondola at the descent time, you'll have to wait in the queue for a long time.
- For the Eigergletscher-Jungfraujoch route, you have the option to reserve a seat post-booking to avoid waiting times on peak days.
Swiss Half Fare Card
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
- This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Cards are pre-validated at the time of purchase and can be purchased 6 months in advance.
- Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
- This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
- A seat reservation and/or supplement is required to travel on some trains/
buses/boats such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama
Express and Palm Express.
Swiss Half Fare Card
- An electronic voucher will be sent to your email instantly after booking confirmation.
- Tickets with the Half-Fare Card discount can be purchased online, at manned railway stations during opening hours, from the ticketing machines at rail stations, or through the SBB app.
- Click here for information on the conditions and area of validity.
- Your pass will be activated on the day selected during booking.
- After activation, the card is valid for 1 calendar month.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Explore the main sites of Zürich, including a photo stop at Lake Zürich.
- Check out the financial district, the University quarter and Limmatquai. Enjoy a scenic ride through the exclusive Zürichberg district.
- Walk through the Old Town with your multilingual guide, and see ancient guild houses and churches.
Inclusions
- 2-hour tour of Zürich
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Guided walk through Zürich Old Town
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Exclusions
- Food
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Facilities: Wheelchair & Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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