One-Day Swiss Adventure: Grindelwald, Jungfrau, and Lauterbrunnen Valley Exploration

Day 1: Swiss Alpine Adventure

Zurich and Bernese Oberland, Switzerland on May 24, 2025

6:30am

Hotel Location Check-in

Book your hotel in central Zurich, close to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (the main train station). This location offers quick and direct train connections to the Bernese Oberland region, making your day trip logistically feasible and less stressful.
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7:00am

Train from Zurich to Grindelwald

Start early by catching the direct and fastest train from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Grindelwald, via Bern (approx. 2h 50min). This train journey provides scenic views and positions you right at the doorstep of adventure in Grindelwald.
CHF60, 2h50m

9:55am

Grindelwald First Flyer and First Glider Adventures

Arrive at Grindelwald First station and enjoy the thrilling First Flyer zipline and First Glider flying swings. They operate approximately from 9am to 5pm, so morning visits avoid crowds and maximize your experience time.
CHF45, 2h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Grindelwald

Have lunch at Barry's Restaurant located near the First station, offering hearty Swiss cuisine with stunning mountain views. Open daily 11am to 4pm.
CHF30, 1h

1:30pm

Train from Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe)

Take the train from Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch via Kleine Scheidegg (total journey around 1h 40min). The Jungfraujoch offers panoramic views, ice sculptures, and glacier experience.
CHF150, 1h40m

3:10pm

Explore Jungfraujoch

Spend up to 1 hour exploring Jungfraujoch’s Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, soaking in unmatched alpine vistas and memorable photo opportunities.
Included above, 1h

4:15pm

Descend and transit to Lauterbrunnen

Return by train back down to Lauterbrunnen village (around 35 minutes) to explore this picturesque village.
CHF25, 35m

4:50pm

Explore Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Murren

Visit Lauterbrunnen’s famous Staubbach Falls and take the cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp, then onward train to Murren, finishing with a train to Wengen. Enjoy stunning valley views and traditional Swiss alpine villages. Return to Lauterbrunnen by early evening.
CHF40, 2h

7:00pm

Train from Lauterbrunnen to Zurich

Catch an evening train back to Zurich Hauptbahnhof. The trip takes approx 2h 30m and trains run frequently until late.
CHF60, 2h30m

9:30pm

Dinner in Zurich

Enjoy a late dinner at the Restaurant Zeughauskeller in Zurich city, serving traditional Swiss dishes in a lively atmosphere, open until 10:30pm.
CHF40, 1h
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