Lake Brienz and Harder Kulm, a day up to the Jungfraujoch and down through Grindelwald, then the waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen and car-free Mürren.
3 days, 20 stopsBalanced paceJun to SepApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Lake Brienz, Iseltwald and Harder Kulm
A boat to a fishing village for lunch, then the funicular to Harder Kulm for sunset views and an alphorn dinner.
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9:00 AMHöhematteStart on the protected meadow for the classic view of the Jungfrau; paragliders land here in good weather.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 12 min
2
9:45 AMOptionalUnterseen Old TownWander the old lanes and the Aare banks; the Tourismuseum tells how tourism here began.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Bus to Interlaken Ost, then boat to Iseltwald, about 1 hour 15 min
3
11:55 AMIseltwaldThe summer boat from Interlaken Ost arrives at 11:51 AM; spring and autumn have fewer boats, and none run in winter.About 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
4
12:30 PMIseltwald lakeside restaurantsOrder local fish on a lakeside patio. The summer boat back leaves at 2:08 PM; check the timetable in other seasons.About 2 hours 15 min here
Pay as you go
Boat to Interlaken Ost, about 45 min, then walk 10 min to the Harder funicular
5
3:30 PMHarder KulmOpen April to November. Stand on the Two-Lakes Bridge, then walk the 1-hour forest loop if you have time.About 2 hours 30 min here
Funicular ticket, from: CHF 19 (about $23) · Funicular from Interlaken, Apr to Nov; prices vary by ticket
6:00 PMPanorama Restaurant Harder KulmStay for dinner and the 6:30 PM alphorn concert. The last funicular down varies by day, so check it on arrival.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadJungfraujoch (day 2): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Mind the train splitsBerner Oberland trains split at Zweilütschinen: sit at the front for Lauterbrunnen and at the rear for Grindelwald.
Book timed tickets earlyReserve Jungfraujoch seats, mandatory May to October, and Lindt Home of Chocolate time slots online before you travel.
Pack a warm layerIt is much colder at 3,454 m on the Jungfraujoch than in Interlaken, even in summer. Bring a jacket, sunglasses and sun cream.
Check mountain seasonsThe Pilatus cogwheel railway runs May to October, Harder Kulm closes in winter, and Lake Brienz boats stop in early December. Check each operator for your dates.
Pay in Swiss francsSwitzerland uses the Swiss franc, not the euro. Cards work widely, but keep some cash for small church tickets sold on site.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay near Interlaken Ost or in Unterseen: every day starts with a train or boat from Interlaken Ost.
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