One-Day Scenic Train Trip Through the Swiss Alps

Day 1: Alpine Adventure

Lucerne, Switzerland

8:00AM

Breakfast at Café de Ville

Start your day with a traditional Swiss breakfast featuring fresh pastries and café au lait at this charming café in the heart of Lucerne.
Walk 5 minutes from your hotel to Café de Ville.
CHF 15, 1 hour

9:00AM

Scenic Train Journey to Interlaken

Board the train at Lucerne station and enjoy a breathtaking 2-hour ride through the majestic Swiss Alps, capturing stunning views of mountains and lakes.
Train ride from Lucerne to Interlaken.
CHF 35, 2 hours

11:00AM

Explore Interlaken

Once in Interlaken, take a leisurely stroll along the Aare River and enjoy the picturesque scenery, stopping for photo opportunities at the iconic Harder Kulm viewpoint.
Walk 15 minutes from the train station to the viewpoint.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Restaurant Taverne

Relish traditional Swiss cuisine like Rösti or fondue while enjoying the charming ambiance of this local favorite in Interlaken.
Located 10 minutes from Harder Kulm, walk back to the town center.
CHF 30, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Train to Grindelwald

After lunch, board the regional train to Grindelwald and be captivated by even more magnificent Alpine scenery during the 30-minute ride.
Direct train from Interlaken to Grindelwald.
CHF 12, 30 minutes

3:00PM

Hike in Grindelwald

Spend the afternoon hiking along the scenic trails around Grindelwald, with views of the Eiger Mountain creating a breathtaking backdrop.
Choose trails starting from the train station; maps are available on-site.
Free, 2.5 hours

5:30PM

Return to Grindelwald Station

After enjoying the trails, make your way back to the station to catch your train back to Interlaken.
Walk 10 minutes from the hiking trails to the station.
Free, 10 minutes

6:00PM

Dinner at Hüsi Bierhaus

End your day with a hearty dinner at Hüsi Bierhaus, known for its range of local beers and delicious options like Swiss sausage and hearty salads.
Find the restaurant just 5 minutes walking from Interlaken Station.
CHF 40, 1.5 hours
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