Top 7 Day Trips in Interlaken

1.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $361Our pick

Travel from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch by coach, Eiger Express gondola, and cogwheel train. You get guided transport, Sphinx views, Alpine Sensation, and the Ice Palace, with about two hours at the summit. Guides such as Yolanda, David, Eduardo, and Bruno have earned praise for keeping the large group organized.

“Wow! First, must say kudos to the tour guides for navigating 64 people on this jam packed tour! Three types of transport: bus, cable car and many trains! Top of Europe was amazing and a must see! We were super lucky to have a clear, sunny day! The views were absolutely amazing! This feels like a full day tour, but definitely worth it!”

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2.1 Day Beginner Ski Package from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $262Best value

Travel from Interlaken to Grindelwald for a full beginner ski or snowboard day. You’ll get equipment, a helmet, a Bodmi Arena lift pass, and five hours with a qualified Swiss Ski School instructor. Patient teachers such as Jan, Charlotte, Marco, and West have helped first-timers find their balance on gentle slopes beneath Mt. Eiger.

“We got Jan (Yan) as an instructor and he was purely excellent! He was patient with the 5 of us and made sure everyone had their turns and that everyone was okay after each fall. ;) It was my first time to ski and I think I made a bit of progress with Jan’s help! This was one of the highlights of our trip and I would love to do it again! 👌🏻”

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3.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Private Day Trip from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $900

Travel privately from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch with a Swiss Travel Guide host, using local trains, the Eiger cableway, and a cogwheel train. At the summit, visit the Sphinx terrace, Ice Palace, Alpine Sensation, snow area, and Lindt shop, then return through Wengen and Lauterbrunnen.

“We ended up having horrible weather. But that's the gamble with going up to Jungfrau - mountains create their own weather system. It was a pure white out at the top. Zero Visibility. Talk about a let down. We spend most of our time on the in-door attractions. The Ice Caves were the highlight of the trip. Also, bring your own snacks, lunch and bottle water. Food/Drink at the top of the mountain is below average and Very Expensive. We were able to have some nice views up to Wengen but after that - cloudy rainy and freezing cold. The biggest complaint I had was our tour guide. She was…”

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4.Kleine Scheidegg-Lauterbrunnen Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $481Top rated

Travel from Interlaken by local and cogwheel train to Grindelwald, Kleine Scheidegg, Wengen, and Lauterbrunnen. Your English-speaking guide handles every rail ticket, explains Swiss geography and culture, and keeps the day moving at a comfortable pace. The group is capped at 15, with about two hours free at Kleine Scheidegg for lunch and mountain views.

“took this tour that we don't get lost for Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. tourguide organized smooth travel by train (which was great), showed us some places at Grindelwald. Then we took a little train to Scheidegg which was outstanding with all the views to the mountains. Finally arrived at Lauterbrunnen and saw this iconic waterfall (with not much water at this time) but it was overall a very panoramic and great organized tour.”

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5.Mt. Schilthorn & Mürren Small Group Day Trip from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $477

Travel from Interlaken to Schilthorn by train, bus, and cable car with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. Visit James Bond’s Piz Gloria, try Birg’s Thrill Walk, and stroll through car-free Mürren. Guides such as Michael, Rachel, Roberto, and Dominic are praised for personal help and local insight.

“Wonderful day trip! Our guide Rachel was amazing! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with us. She had little surprises for us along the way. The tour was perfectly timed and coordinated. Loved Piz Gloria and the bond exhibit. Big fan of the film. Fun place to have lunch. Part way down we did a walk along the cliff which was terrifying but beautiful. Views throughout the trip were stunning. Pictures can’t do it justice.”

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6.Mt. Schilthorn & Mürren Private Day Trip from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $592

Ride from Interlaken through Lauterbrunnen to Birg, Schilthorn, and Mürren with a private English-speaking guide. You get train, bus, cable-car, and railway tickets, plus the Thrill Walk and 007 James Bond World. Guides have included Toni, Roman, Tony, and Annia.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our day with Toni. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in orienting us to the Swiss way of life. We appreciated the personalized suggestions during the tour, and leaving us with a list of recommendations for the next few days of our trip. Great communication leading up to the trip was much appreciated.”

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7.1-Day Beginner Snowboard Package in Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $285

Meet Outdoor at Interlaken at 9:00 am, collect your snowboard, boots, and helmet, then spend five hours learning on Bodmi Arena’s sunny beginner slopes. Groups are capped at eight, and the included lift ticket covers the arena’s magic carpet. Instructors set the pace, with Julien praised for patient, friendly teaching.

“There were not enough bookings on my original date, but OUTDOOR let me change the date and join another group! The experience was great— our coach was amazingly patient, only 6 ppl in the group, and weather was great as well.”

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