Four-Day Swiss Relaxed Trip with Adventure, Rhine Falls, Bern & Village Exploration

Day 1: Bern City Visit

Bern, Switzerland on May 26, 2025

9:00am

Arrival and Check-in in Bern

Start your trip by checking into a centrally located hotel in Bern, ensuring easy walking access to major city sights and transport hubs.
CHF0, N/A

10:00am

Bern Old Town Walking Tour

Explore Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town, including the Clock Tower, Federal Palace, and the Bear Park. This relaxed morning stroll highlights the city’s medieval charm.
Free, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Kornhauskeller

Enjoy traditional Bernese cuisine in an impressive vaulted cellar setting. Open daily from 11:30am to 10pm.
CHF40, 1h

2:30pm

Bern Historical Museum or Rosengarten Park

Choose to visit Bern’s Historical Museum (CHF15 entry) or relax at the Rosengarten Park for panoramic city views.
CHF15 or Free, 2h

5:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Lötschberg

Savor Swiss comfort food in a cozy setting in Bern's old town, open till 9:30pm.
CHF35, 1h30m

Day 2: Rhine Falls & Schaffhausen

Bern to Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen, Switzerland on May 27, 2025

8:30am

Train from Bern to Schaffhausen

Travel to Schaffhausen, the gateway to Rhine Falls, by train which takes about 1h 50m.
CHF50, 1h50m

10:30am

Rhine Falls Visit

Explore the largest waterfall in Europe. Boat rides are available (CHF20) to approach the falls closely. The falls area is open all day.
Free (waterfall), CHF20 (boat ride), 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Schloss Laufen Restaurant

Dine with views overlooking Rhine Falls; open 11am – 6pm.
CHF40, 1h

2:00pm

Explore Schaffhausen Old Town

Discover the Renaissance architecture, Munot Fortress, and quaint streets in Schaffhausen.
Free, 2h

4:30pm

Return Train to Bern

Catch the evening train back to Bern, arriving by around 6:15pm.
CHF50, 1h45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Schäfli

Enjoy a relaxed dinner with Swiss specialties in Bern, open till 10pm.
CHF35, 1h30m

Day 3: Grindelwald First & Jungfraujoch Adventure

Bern to Grindelwald & Jungfraujoch, Switzerland on May 28, 2025

7:00am

Train from Bern to Grindelwald

Travel early to Grindelwald (approx 2h 15m) to maximize adventure activity time.
CHF60, 2h15m

9:30am

Grindelwald First Flyer and Glider

Experience the thrilling zipline and flying swings at First, open 9am–5pm, ideal to do first thing in the day.
CHF45, 2h

11:30am

Lunch at Bergrestaurant First

Grab Swiss specialties with mountain views; open until 4pm.
CHF30, 1h

12:30pm

Train to Jungfraujoch

Ascend to Jungfraujoch (approx 1h 40m) via Kleine Scheidegg. The spot offers stunning glacier and peak vistas.
CHF150, 1h40m

2:15pm

Explore Jungfraujoch

Tour Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory; open to 4:30pm; must-see alpine highlights.
Included, 1h30m

3:45pm

Return Train to Bern

Descend and train back to Bern, arriving approximately 6:30pm.
CHF60, 2h45m

7:30pm

Dinner at Altes Tramdepot

End your day with local beers and Swiss cuisine in a casual brewery restaurant near Bern train station, open until 11pm.
CHF40, 1h30m

Day 4: Village Exploration & Return

Bern to Lauterbrunnen, Wengen & Murren on May 29, 2025

8:00am

Train from Bern to Lauterbrunnen

Travel to Lauterbrunnen valley, approximately 1h 50m by train, to begin your village explorations.
CHF50, 1h50m

10:00am

Lauterbrunnen Staubbach Falls

Explore the famous 300m high Staubbach Falls and surrounding village.
Free, 1h

11:00am

Cable car and train to Murren and Wengen

Take cable cars and mountain trains to visit Murren and Wengen villages—iconic car-free Alpine villages with stunning views.
CHF40, 3h

2:00pm

Lunch at Restaurant Eiger in Murren

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with panoramic views of the Eiger mountain, open 12pm–3pm.
CHF35, 1h

3:00pm

Return Train to Bern

Return to Bern for the evening and prepare for departure or onward travel.
CHF50, 1h50m

5:00pm

Optional dinner in Bern

If staying overnight, enjoy dinner at your hotel or a local bistro, open until 9pm.
CHF35, 1h