Arrive in Interlaken, check in or drop luggage and collect any pre-booked rail passes or attraction confirmations; use this time to get oriented and reserve Jungfraujoch/Schilthorn if not yet done.
Grab freshly baked vegetarian sandwiches, salads, quiches and fruit from a popular local bakery for a quick lakeside or train picnic — fast, fresh and very vegetarian-friendly.
Scenic train Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald (≈35–40 min) to reach the valley and access First; trains run frequently—check SBB timetable for exact departures.
Ride the First cable car for sweeping alpine views, walk the Cliff Walk by Tissot and, if weather permits, do the short Bachalpsee hike for iconic mountain-lake scenery; First facilities typically operate from ~08:30–17:00 in May—verify times and weather.
Return to Interlaken by train and relax at your hotel or stroll Höhematte Park; use this window to reconfirm next-day Jungfraujoch train reservations if needed.
Take the Harder Kulm funicular for the panoramic viewpoint over Interlaken and the two lakes at sunset; funicular hours in May commonly run from morning into the evening—check exact times and book return tickets if busy.
Enjoy a dinner with vegetarian mains (seasonal vegetable plates, risotto, pasta) either at the panorama restaurant (limited menu) or back in Interlaken where more vegetarian choices are available; most restaurants open evenings from ~18:00—reserve for a group of three.
Hearty breakfast to prepare for cold alpine conditions at Jungfraujoch; most hotel breakfasts run 07:00–09:30. Pack warm layers, sunglasses and water-proof gloves for the snow plateau.
Depart Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, change at Kleine Scheidegg and continue up the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe). Reserve seats in advance in May—each one-way trip takes ~2–3 hours with changes.
Visit the Sphinx viewing platform for panoramic views, walk the Ice Palace and step onto the snow plateau for glacier views — it's the iconic 'Top of Europe' experience; facilities open daily but visibility depends on weather.
Practical warm lunch at the Jungfraujoch station restaurants offering soups, salads and vegetarian mains; service typically available through mid-afternoon—bring snacks if you prefer extra choices.
Return down to Lauterbrunnen valley and walk to the dramatic Staubbach Falls (one of Europe's highest free-falling waterfalls) — the falls plunge almost year-round and are a short, picturesque walk from the village center.
If time and season allow, visit the glacier-fed Trümmelbach Falls inside the mountain (walkways/tunnels) for powerful cascades — typically open mid-April to mid-November (approx. 09:00–17:00); confirm seasonal hours before visiting.
Dinner at a familiar Interlaken restaurant with many vegetarian options (cheese fondue with vegetables, mushroom rösti, pasta, seasonal salads); reservations recommended for a party of three.
Light but filling breakfast (bread, cheese, fruit, coffee) to fuel a cableway day; many cafés open by 07:30–08:00. Bring a warm layer for high-altitude wind at Schilthorn.
Train and cable-car connections: Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen, bus to Stechelberg, then cable cars via Gimmelwald to Mürren — scenic approach to Schilthorn; cableway hours often start around 08:30, confirm exact times.
Ascend to Schilthorn for the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant with 360° views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and visit the Bond World exhibition celebrating the 1969 James Bond film—cableways and attractions usually open ~09:00–17:00 in May; check ahead.
Enjoy vegetarian dishes at the Piz Gloria restaurant (pasta, salads, vegetable mains) or return to Mürren for a cosy mountain meal; lunchtime service commonly 11:30–14:30—reserve if you prefer a table at Piz Gloria.
Return down the valley to Interlaken and continue to Brienz to catch a scenic boat on Lake Brienz to the Giessbach landing — lake boats run seasonally with regular departures in May (check the boat timetable).
Short walk to the Giessbach cascades and enjoy viewpoints and the historic Grandhotel Giessbach terrace (hotel café/funicular seasonal opening hours vary) — a peaceful lakeside waterfall experience with great photo opportunities.
Finish with a celebratory vegetarian dinner featuring several options like vegetable risotto, seasonal mains, and fondue with vegetables—book ahead for a party of three and enjoy a relaxed final evening in Interlaken.