15 Tourist Mistakes To Avoid in Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen | What To Know Before You Go
Avoid these tourist mistakes! Don’t visit Interlaken, Grindelwald, or Lauterbrunnen without watching THIS first! Swiss travel tips for Switzerland rail passes, things to do at Jungfraujoch, the Grindelwald First adventure activities, and more!
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00:00 1 | Jungfraujoch: yes or no?
01:52 2 | What NOT to wear
03:10 3 | Switzerland weather
04:20 4 | Don’t get lost on trains
06:23 5 | Harder Kulm
07:07 6 | Why’s everything closed?
08:28 7 | Have a plan
09:31 8 | Hiking in Switzerland
11:17 9 | Don’t get rained on
12:20 10 | How to skip the lines
14:07 11 | Don’t get lost on trains part 2
14:51 12 | There’s more to Lauterbrunnen
15:57 13 | Schilthorn + Birg
17:01 14 | Ditch the rental car
18:03 15 | Buy a Swiss train pass
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If you’re planning a trip to the Jungfrau Region near Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen Valley, then here are 15 Swiss travel tips to know before you go!
• IS JUNGFRAUJOCH WORTH IT? Plus what to wear, things to do at Jungfraujoch, and when to go.
• SWITZERLAND WEATHER can change quickly. We share a local website with the best Swiss weather info (like expected minutes of sunshine or rain!)
• HOW TO NAVIGATE SWISS TRAINS in Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Mürren since those towns have multiple train stations with similar names (like Interlaken Ost and Interlaken West, Grindelwald Terminal and Grindelwald Bahnhof, etc.)
• HARDER KULM TOP OF INTERLAKEN is a great spot to enjoy the sunset! But before you wait in super long lines, consider this time-saving Swiss travel tip.
• BUYING A SWITZERLAND ITINERARY for the Jungfrau Region will save you hours of time planning your Swiss vacation!
• HIKING IN SWITZERLAND. Thankfully the trails are well-marked and the trail signs are easy to follow…if you know what they mean!
• GRINDELWALD FIRST is one of the best places to visit in Switzerland because the views are jaw-dropping! But if you want to enjoy the Grindelwald First Adventure Activities, don’t skip this video!
• IS LAUTERBRUNNEN VALLEY as impressive as they say? We think so, if you know where to go!
• SCHILTHORN has the alpine views and revolving restaurant, but THIS other place nearby has the thrills!
• SWISS TRAIN PASSES can make or break your budget in Switzerland. Here’s a huge tip!
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If you’re planning a trip to the Jungfrau Region near Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen, then here are 15 Swiss travel tips to know before you go! Want more travel tips? Browse our Swiss Vacation Itineraries! www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides
Thanks for this video!!! I liked a lot!!! :) (I have lived in Interlaken)
The most important tipp: DON'T GO UNPREPARED TO THE MOUNTAINS! You tend to understimate the dangers of the mountains with sudden weather changes, the cold temperatures, the exhausting routes and so on. Plan your trip, show somebody where you'll going, when you'll be back and look for emergency exits. Download your route and map to your phone, don't expect to have data everywhere. Also don't overestimate your capabilitys. I see every month news of dead tourists, and I don't want to see you on this list.
You guys make the most explicit videos!…Love that you don’t miss any details. You are my new favorite! Bravo!
I REALLY appreciate your detailed and thoughtful insights in all your videos. It was very helpful in my 10 days trip in Switzerland. In addition to seeing the beautiful sights you two have suggested, I saved lots through the half fare card and the Berner Oberland Pass. Keep up the wonderful job, you guys are truly the best! By the way ,it was especially nice running into the two of you in Lauterbrunnen. What a nice surprise!
So glad we got to meet you! Thanks so much for your encouragement. We are so glad that we were able to help you plan your trip and save some money while doing it:)
Amazing job! I'm staying in Jungfrau Region for 4-5 days in September and after some research I was lucky to find your content. This video is a perfect example of how helpful you are with clear, objective tips while making it entertaining too.
Thanks for taking the time to comment! Informative and entertaining is exactly what we’re going for, so we’re happy to hear we’ve achieved it 😊
And their tips are really true!!
This video is so packed with useful information that it is worth watching several times. Good work!
So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for taking the time to let us know:)
You guys read my mind! I was just getting ready to head into the final stages of planning my trip to Switzerland in October, and this video just made it so much easier! Thanks x 3!
We're so happy to hear that! Your trip is getting close!
You are amazing guys! Thank you so much for this golden information. Can’t wait to be there!
You’re so kind, thank you!! We’re happy to share our best tips 😊
This info is so helpful. Thank you so much!
So glad this was helpful! Thanks for letting us know
I’m coming to Switzerland next week. I got lots of information from your channel. Thank you.
We also paid everything but so ipset as the weather is very very bad. Grindelwald, interlaken, bern lucerne. Every where. We are so so so upset as paid hotel, tickets, passes.
Fantastic! Enjoy your time here!!
This is super helpful!. Thank you for hitting it out of the park once again. :-)
You’re always so kind to comment on our videos! Thanks for the encouragement - and we’re glad your enjoyed this one 😊
That was a very helpful video!!! Thank you
So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for taking the time to tell us:)
What is with the nasty comments? You’re both very likeable and very informative. I lived in Switzerland decades ago and am using your videos to plan my upcoming trip. So much has changed and you’re detailing it all. Thank you!
You are so kind. Thank you! We’re glad to help! 😊 And it’s okay - we understand that not everyone will like us, and that’s not a problem. We still aim to share the best Swiss travel info on KZhead, regardless of negativity!
How about tips for a tour of the Christmas Markets both in Switzerland and adjacent countries?
Tnx4d info on how to go to Switzerland well prepared and saves money while travelling. Well narrated and easy to understand. Watching from DUBAI 😊
Very informative and helpful for planning.. thank you
Thanks for letting us know this was helpful!
Thank you for such an informative video! I am planning a trip to Switzerland with my husband and all your videos have been really helpful. ☺️ I can say that I will be traveling to Switzerland with confidence 😀Thanks to both of you!🤗 See you in Switzerland
We are thrilled to hear that your stepping into your trip confident and ready! We hope you have a wonderful trip!
Thank you for the info! I really enjoy your videos. We're planning a 4 week trip to Europe in April/May and definitely want to go to Switzerland. In your video, you said there were other places in Switzerland that were better than the Jungfrau region. Where might that be? Have you done a video about that and I missed it?
I have been watching your videos for around 6 months since i knew I was going to go to switzerland by myself right when i graduated high school and now that i'm here on a train it's a surreal feeling watching a video while i'm on a train from geneva to gimmelwald
What a honor to "journey" with you on your trip;) We hope you have a wonderful time!
Hey Jana and Brett, thank you a lot for your content! It helped us a lot! We will be Interlaken next week. Between Oeschinensee, Grindelwald First, Mannlichen and Tanzbodeli hike, which of them offers the least amazing view?
I'll be travelling to Jungfrau Region in September and these tips are so helpful!! Thank you!!! I'm gonna check out your guide and other videos as well. I've been pushing off planning for as long as I could because it felt pretty overwhelming, but your videos are so easy and fun to watch 😁❤
You'll love the Jungfrau Region! All the details of planning can be overwhelming but our 1 Week Guide can definitely help you. We created a done for you itinerary with specifics on train passes and train times. We tell you all the best places to eat and all the fun things to do in each town and lots of other bonus content. We hope you have a wonderful time here in September!
I heard people experience high altitude symptoms
@@shailee9762 my husband experienced altitude sickness (not severe, just some dizziness - he felt like fainting so had to sit down and rest) but I was completely fine! so I think it depends on the person
To me, I enjoyed my time visiting Jungfraujoch. I bought the Good Morning ticket which cost CHF 85 and it allowed me to take both the Eiger Express and the usual train to Klein Sheidegg. From Jungfraujoch, I could see the Konkordiaplatz where the snow is accumulated and forms the Great Aletsch Glacier. It just wowed me when i visited Eggishorn later and realised that i was at the another side of the mountain earlier. Besides, we also learned a bit about the history on this mega project where they built the tunnel and train to give us an access to this great mountain. I wouldn't say that visiting Jungfraujoch takes a big chunk of your time, because it depends on how you plan your day. After visiting Jungfraujoch, you just got to go walk out the Eigergletscher station. From there, you can see the glacier up close and have options to continue second half of your day hiking to Klein Sheidegg or Alpiglen via the Eiger trail. A day is well spent with this kind of itinerary. That's my experience. Just for sharing.
Hi @cyeejen what's a Good Morning ticket and how do I get one?
Fantastic video😊
Top notch video, guys! Full of VERY useful information. Here's another shout out to MeteoSwiss, by far the most accurate weather forecaster for this country which because of it's terrain has quickly changing weather. It will even tell you pretty accurately when the rain will occur and how much it will rain. I always use it to check the forecast five days before I leave to make any last minute wardrobe adjustments. Two things to note because of the aforesaid terrain: MeteoSwiss only forecasts 5 days out and sometimes even they get it wrong. Last year we had a day where rain was called for and it didn't, much to our delight. Just always be prepared, even if it's a cheap pocket poncho. In re: to hiking, the alpine "blue" hikes are usually designated by a blue box around the hiker icon (see 10:51). Sometimes easy hikes such as the Almendhubel's Panorama Flower Trail (see 10:57) will be in a full blue or other colored sign. We leave in 30 days! I can't wait!!!!
I just came back from Switzerland last week, and I wish there had been this video! I agree wholeheartedly all the pointers in the video. Jungfraujoch is such a tourist trap. It was sooo crowded, and it was mostly souvenir shops up there!
Yeah, during the peak season it can be really crowded. We hope you were able to enjoy your trip though!
Mostly souvenir shops... and mostly an incredible glacier listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is crowded, but in summertime, you just need to walk for a few minutes on the path towards Mönchsjochhütte to get away from the crowds. You will feel like you're almost alone, and have incredible views on the Aletsch glacier and the surroundings mountains.
Just wrapped up an amazing week in Jungfrau and we used so many of your tips, from wearing layers to renting bikes from Imboden. Thank you both so much!
So glad you enjoyed your time in the Jungfrau region and that our tips were helpful! Thanks for sharing
Funny and informative. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Made mistake 11 on a snowy night coming from Grindewald toward Lauterbrunnen, definitely wasn't fun knowing the inspectors could fine me, but in hindsight I find it funny and have a positive memory of it.
This is such an informative vlog. Going to Switzerland in late April and cannot wait 🇨🇭❤️
We want you to be as prepared as possible before you visit:) Glad you like our videos. We hope you have a wonderful trip in April!
This was incredibly helpful! I'm planning a trip to Interlaken with my boyfriend in August and you guys gave crucial info.
So glad we 're able to help you plan your trip! Hope you have a wonderful time here in August!
Great video and some excellent tips. I’ve been to this region twice (and kandersteg twice but that’s out of the area really) both times with my aunt, once when I was 10 and latterly a few years ago with my young family. We didn’t do the jungfraujoch last time as my aunt wouldn’t have coped with the altitude. I went up there when I was 10 and thought it amazing. We hope to return next summer and we will take our kids. It’s probably a “do once only” thing though! We stayed at the hotel derby (on Grindelwald railway station) - excellent for trainspotting! The first is great - we loved the go carts - it’s a shame you can’t book a time!
Such fun memories you have! We agree that it would be very, very helpful if they'd allow you to reserve times for those adventure activities!!
Hi , hello. Came across this video and glad i did. Your both thoughtful insights would be very helpful to anybody who’s planning to visit this place. Me and my wife are thinking of visiting this beautiful place and i have some questions that im sure you guys can answer. 1. When is the best time to come , i mean what month when theres not that many visitors anymore. 2. Wheres the best place to stay/base between Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.Btw, is Lauterbrunnen valley alone a good starting place to visit for first timers like us. And how many days do you think we need to spend. These are the places we want to visit. And we want to make the most out of it. And for outdoor activity , we just want a little bit of hike for sightseeing. Any particular area in the valley you will recommend for some nice views. I hope you guys can give us a heads up so we can planned well and not waste precious time once there. Thank you and hope you will find time with our questions🙏
Guys, I've literally watched hundreds of hours of videos to prepare for our upcoming trip, and I have our itinerary down to the minute (allowing for transfers, wait lines, and alternatives to allow for "informed spontaneity", of course LOL). I didn't think there was anything new I could learn! But seeing the maps of Grindelwald to explain the different stations and where they go (I knew about all three, but that helped to put it in some sort of order), and the map of Lauterbrunnen Valley with Murren, Gimmelwald, etc (also knew where I'm going, but that map specifically made things clearer, showing the valley and cliff), and I had NO idea that the SAME train from Interlaken SPLITS IN TWO. What??!?!!!?? Thank you guys so much. So excited for our trip. Maybe we'll run into you guys there! LOL I spent a large part of my life in Chattanooga, TN, so a shout out there! LOL
Trains splitting are common in Europe in general. Also keep in mind trains have 1st and 2nd class. You probably want to use 1st class for your first train ride away from the airport: you don't want to deal with crowds while jet-lagged (trains from/to main airports can be busy). You can buy the train pass right at the airport train station to start saving immediately. And, just to be safe, check with your phone company how much it will cost to use your phone in Switzerland. The country is not a part of the EU so roaming fees may be high. If the fees are astronomical, consider buying a SIM card in Interlaken, say Lycamobile (they seem to have good rates). Don't sign any contract at a phone company, just walk into a liquor store or some other hole in the wall that sells the cards on the per-number-of-days basis and you'll get your very own Swiss phone number 🙂Regardless, download the SBB phone app as it shows you the _substantial_ train ticket discounts in real time. Those discounts (marked with a red rectangle) can be _on top_ of the pass savings (like the HalfFare, don't know about other passes). Last but not least, whenever you use a credit card, always select the local currency (CHF), _not_ the US dollars. This way you get the best exchange rate (the interbank rate, normally not available in retail). This applies to any European country, or even foreign web sites, always select the local currency. One small potential headache about credit cards is that USA seems to be the last country on Earth that still uses the antique card+signature system instead of card+PIN. This means some point-of-sale machines may balk at them if the charged amount appears "too large" to your bank (this happens rarely).
It sounds like you've done your research and we're glad we helped you know about the train split! Definitely something you want to know;) We hope you have a wonderful trip and please say hey if you see us around. Also, shout out to Chattanooga!!
You guys make really good videos and provide great info. My trip is already done but...I will recommend people buy your itinerary. they will get more out of their trip/vacation.
Thanks so much for the encouragement! We love helping people travel with confidence and we're grateful that you would recommend us to others.
Best videos ever 😍
Thank you!
We are visiting in July, and your videos are so so helpful. I’m still confused about train passes, but I just purchased your transportation guide so hopefully I’ll gain some clarity from that! Btw, you two remind me so much of Kara and Nate. Your friendly presentation style is very similar. ❤
We're confident that the transportation guide will clear up any questions you have about train passes. Thanks for your support and encouragement! We hope you have a wonderful time here in July!
Hi guys, we are currently enjoying Interlaken and the spell of good weather for this week. Today we went to brienz, we had lunch at the Brienzerburli restaurant then went up the Rothorn for some awesome views. A memorable day. Love from Dug and Anya
Sounds like an amazing day! Glad to hear your enjoying your time here and that the weather is cooperating:)
how does Berner Oberland pass or other pass work. Is it a permit card that allows me to travel in train or gondola after confirming at ticket station or is it some kind of contactless card that can be scanned at stations to get access and how does it work in case of certain % discount ??
We stayed in Interlaken in June for 10 nights and had the best time, really made the most of our time there. We were going to go to Junfraujoch but were put off by the price.
10 days in Interlaken is amazing! You probably got to see and do a lot. Jungfraujoch is a little pricey but thankfully there are so many other things to do that you can still have an amazing trip without visiting there.
Your video is really good. The only thing missing (and you can't include everything!) is information about acclimating to the altitude. But so informative and really appreciate your work!
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I just want to mention that people without experience should not underestimate white-red-white mountain trails. The ease of access all those gondolas provide lulls some people into a false sense of security. A lot of people die each year here in Switzerland in the alps. I often see tourists with flip flops or shoddy shoes descending terrain where a misstep might be deadly.
While the Birg Thrill Walk is free, the ascent to it is not. The winter hiking pass only goes to Mürren and costs another CHF 85 for Mürren - Birg - Schilthorn and back. The ski pass (which includes the Schilthorn) costs less! So even if you are not a skier, get the ski pass!
Fantastic video! Everybody going to the Jungfrau region should watch this. Just to inject a bit of science here, the temperature drops 1 degree c for every 100 mtrs in height gain (adiabatic cooling) so, if your train/cable car takes you up 2000 mtrs, the temperature will drop 20 deg c.
Thanks for adding that scientific information:) So glad you enjoyed the video!
Much less than 1 °C, in my experience. I used to expect to experience 0 °C at 3000m of altitude when it was 30 °C at sea level, but I have never experienced such a big difference. According to MétéoSuisse (the official Swiss weather forecast services), the temperature drop is *on average* 0.65 °C for every 100 meters of altitude. The difference in altitude between Interlaken and Jungfraujoch is 3000 meters. So, you would expect 30 °C in temperature difference between the two places. But according to MétéoSuisse, the temperature difference right now is only 15.6 °C.
Our Airbnb was along the Lauterbrunnen path :)
What a great spot!!
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your generous support!
How is the weather in Grindelwald during the end of September? Would you recommend visiting during this time of year? TIA!😊
Did you guys made a video earlier of the Lauterbrunnen valley ?
Great video! You mentioned the Jungfrau Top of Europe pass. Wasn't that discontinued, or am I mistaken?
You’re right that the Top of Europe pass was discontinued, but now its been replaced by the Jungfrau Travel Pass.
good video
We were lucky then. We didn’t buy our Harder Kulm tickets beforehand and we didn’t have to wait much either :)
good video.. subscribed. we are returning back to Interlaken in 2024.
Hey guys. We are in Switzerland. Hope you are well. How can we meet up? We will be going to Grindelwald tomorrow for couple of days.
Love your comedy !
Thanks! We like being silly:)
Hello from Switzerland, the hiking trails are indeed a good thing that seems "completely irrelevant", but I consider that I admired the signs as a child (over 50 years ago) and that there are countless kilometers of hiking trails It's not that irrelevant, it's a really great thing. The equipment is no longer quite as bad as it was a few years/decades ago, but every now and then you find people who venture up the Junggraujoch in “heels” (at least unsuitable footwear) or who have unsuitable footwear for the hike or the condition of the paths . Rain protection, something warm to put on is part of the basic hiking equipment, as is something to drink and at least an "emergency strap" (just something to eat, like cereal bars, bread/cheese or something else that gives you strength). In summer and winter, I would recommend everyone to wear a hat, especially at higher altitudes. On the one hand, the sun's rays can be treacherous, and on the other hand, so can the cold wind in winter.
top teir video
Thank you!
For #5, we found that the “with tickets” queue was much longer than “without tickets”, but with the Bernese Oberland Pass you need to queue in the “without tickets” queue in order to get a physical ticket with barcode printed out, since the BOP can’t be used on the electric barriers. We queued in the “with tickets” queue since BOP advertises as being valid for Harder Kulm and ended up having to go back to the ticket window when we got to the barrier as there was no human attendant at the barrier.
I've never been to Harder Kulm, but all the other trains and cable cars that I have used were accessible directly with the Bernese Oberland Pass, with no need to get a physical ticket. I was there recently. Maybe it has changed since you were there? Or maybe the train to Harder Kulm is special?
very diplomatic way of saying the Jungfraujoch is an absolute rip-off for the price; it used to cost half that. Also the marketing campaign of 'Top of Europe' is 100% misleading since the Junfraujoch is not the highest peak in Europe. Save your money and skip it unless you feel the pressure from friends/family/strangers to impress them.....I get it.
I enjoyed my time in the jungfrojoch region but going to top of Europe was the worst part of my trip and a waste of $175 for me an my wife. Train was packed. People were ramming into each other and shoving people into elevators. Half the outside was closed due to falling ice. I wish I would of just rented a bike with that money and rode around outside.
Beg to differ. It was awesome. We went on a cloudy day so not as many people went but then it cleared up and we got great pictures. Swiss Travel Pass gives a discount too.
They don't say it's the highest peak. It would make no sense, because it's not a peak at all, it's a saddle. They only say it's the highest train station in Europe. If you don't care about impressing your friends, then just don't take pictures and don't tell them you were there. But it's definitely worth a visit. The place is amazing.
Very true, 200+ Euro for a view which is clouded 90% of the time and is also surpassed by so many other places in Switzerland. Waste of money and time. Tip: NEVER buy Jungfraujoch tickets days in advance, you will not get a refund due to the joch being in clouds .
@@JoeTuub77 If it was clouded when you were there, then it's no wonder you were not impressed by the view. No mountain offers a nice view when you're inside a cloud. The entire Jungfrau Region is incredible. But unless you're willing to do some serious mountaineering, no other place in this region is similar to Jungfraujoch.
Number 15 is probably the most important one. I always use the HalfFare because I use trains and cable cars a lot and somewhat unpredictably but researching the passes beforehand is an absolute _must_ if it's your first visit there.
Yes! Having an understanding on how the train passes work is very helpful. That's why we created a video all about train passes to help other travelers!
We are going on September 1st and we have the Swiss travel pass. Will this get us on most cable cars,cog trains etc.?
@@grahamjones7070 There is no best pass for everything, so it depends on how you intend to use the transportation, for how many days, etc. My visits to Switzerland are somewhat _idiosyncratic_ as I tend to use cable cars a lot (paragliding) and I usually stay for 2 weeks or more. So I use the HalfFare because it's valid for 1 month and costs 120 CHF, but it gives you "only" 50% off, not 100% off. OTOH if I wanted to travel by train longer distances within a short period of time, I'd probably look into some other pass.
By far, your funniest video yet. The black and white clips are super funny, you really capture the essence of a person's mood. You two are epic!!! The sheer content is beneficial beyond,( like, the wrong train half, that splits and takes you over there, instead of that way.
Thanks for the compliments! We had a ton of filming these clips, and we’re happy to deliver helpful content with some humor at the same time 😊 Thanks for taking the time to comment with encouragement!
@@AplinsintheAlps Does anybody have any info about Glacier 3000? I have asked on several channels, and nobody has said a thing? Thank you, Jim
We have been to Grindelwald 6 times, and only one trip to Junfraujoch. In the summer its crazy busy, and truthfully, as cool as it may seem, I agree, many nicer cheaper places to see.
We totally agree!
Great info in all of your videos... I think I've watched about 70% if them! My husband and I are still in planning phase... we'd like to travel this summer - preferably late may into early june... but do you think this timing is still too early for hikes (e.g. the 5 lakes hikes Zermatt or some of the Berner Oberland hikes).
Hi Corinne! It's tough to say, because it's always based on how much snow they get during the winter (and even how late in the season it snows). Generally, that's probably too early for Zermatt. You'll have the best experience if you're there after June 15. In the Berner Oberland it's touch and go, but you can usually find plenty to do by late May/early June. Hope this helps!
I am a local and I love to watch travel vlogs from here. I totally agree with all the statements in this video. One mistake I would like to add: „Focus too much on the Interlaken/Jungfrau region“. The region is of course stunning and I visit it as well every now and then, but the region is unfortunately totally overrun by tourists and therefore very pricy. Check out other places and you can find easily hidden gems in this beautiful country.
You're so right that Switzerland is literally OOZING with amazing and beautiful places! We wish that everyone could have months or even years to explore every corner (in fact, that's why we moved here!!) What are some of your favorites?
Hi @flavio , do you have an email ID I can connect to? I am planning a 3 day trip to the Swiss Alps, and wanted some guidance from a local ! :)
I’ve been going there since I was 15, I’m 72 now, don’t be put off, it’s magical and you will not regret a minute, my tip is watch the weather up top on your hotel Tv and only go up if all is good, so plan your time there.
That's a good tip! We also like to use MeteoSwiss to check the weather too:) That's amazing that you've been traveling to Switzerland since you were 15. I bet you have a lot of sweet memories here.
Hi, love your informative videos! Are there shops that rent jackets to tourists before we go up to jungfrauoch? And allows next day returns?
Ooh good question! We're not sure, but Intersport (www.intersportrent.ch/en) would be the place to look first.
I visited Interlaken in 2012 and decided not to go up Jungfrau as there are much better spots. We went to Little gipfel and it is the most beautiful place in Interlaken. We hiked to Klein schedigg via romantikweg, which was even more beautiful. Personal choices, enjoy Switzerland
Schilthorn walks are closed as of 2 weeks ago
Ao sorry you missed the Birg Thrill Walk! According to the Schilthorn website, they will be temporarily closed during construction, but they are not permanently closed!
It is mentioned as Jungfrau pass is valid for Harder Kulm, so we can go into the queue of valid tickets queue of Harder Kulm if we have Jungfrau pass ?
Yep!
Im going next wk but 3 nights only, i am not going there i want to see only lakes some scenery still thinking if i will go interlanken
As a native Swiss from Thun i totally agree with everything you are saying. Very well done! And yes Jungfrajoch is a ripoff. For this money you can book a flght with a little Piper or Cessna from Thun or Bern-Belp airport and fly around Jungfrau region 😜
That's a HUGE compliment! Thanks for sharing an idea of another option instead of going to Jungfraujoch.
Can u suggest somtun else that isn't price high as jungfra
BIG TIP, do not underestimate the bike ride on the grindelwald first, they go VERY FAST, and if you dont have experience on bikes please avoid them, I saw lots of people getting hurt on those bikes including my sister😅 its a very long ride so please stay safe
That's good advice! Thanks for sharing
Five years ago (this coming October) I broke both my knees on those bikes. My husband cracked his ribs & broke his elbow. I had a four hour surgery at the hospital in Interlaken and flew home with my legs stuck straight out. We are headed back to Switzerland in October and we will not be doing any of the activities in Grindelwald.
I am SO sorry to hear about your terrible experience with the bikes. That must have been so painful and then to travel home must have been so hard. We are amazed at your resilience to return and hope you have a much more enjoyable experience this time around.
@@AplinsintheAlps I bought the travel book from y'all and we are staying in Interlaken at an AirBnB for the first five nights and would like your suggestion for the next 4 nights or so. Don't need to stay in Grindelwald bc we aren't doing the First activities but will go there to look around. Thanks.
You might find this video really helpful: kzhead.info/sun/Z6eLadN_nImtaYE/bejne.html We did a deep dive into 7 villages in the Jungfrau Region, detailing why each may or may not make a good home base for your trip. Hope it helps!
You guys helped us plan our Jungfrau vacation and we just got back from an amazing 8-day adventure!! Thanks so much :) btw we were hoping to run into you guys randomly haha
So glad we were able to help be a part of your trip planning! I wish we could have met!
I'm watching this even though I've been there 2 years ago.
Guys thank you so much for always bringing so many helpful tips. But please please help me and tell me how the weather you think could be next week or after 5th August? We are very upset. Looking at the webcams and meto swiss the weather is always rainy and cloudy. 😢 i have already brought Gornergrat ticket and berner oberland pass
We trust MeteoSwiss! But don’t freak out, sometimes the clouds are still really high and there are still pretty views! And plenty of rainy day options too. It’s all good!
@AplinsintheAlps we just hope our 10 days we have become the best. We ve been saving since 1 year for this trip. Dnt want to get all wasted 😔
I tried to replicate the ig photo on the top of oeschinensee hike, I made it like 1/3 of the way and I was about to pass out 😅😂 eventho I workout regularly, that hike needs a special physical condition 😢
Also made the mistake to leave it for the last day since our flight was around 9 pm from zurich to rome, BIG MISTAKE, we lost the flight, kandersteg is so far away😢😢😢 we left at 4 pm and we didnt make it
It is strenuous! Way to go for even trying!
Hi can you advise if one can do Schilthron & grindelwald in the same day ? Would really appreciate a reply thanks !
Hi there! You certainly can, but we recommend splitting them into two separate days. That way you can also enjoy Mürren, Gimmelwald, and Lauterbrunnen on the day you visit the Schilthorn. Hope that helps!
Amazing video guys. I have a doubt. I'm going to Switzerland for the first time next month. I will be there for 10 days and I will travel through the whole country. Which pass should be the best in my case?
Have you seen our video on train passes? It's a very informative video that goes over all the different train passes and there's a free download that helps you decide on the right train pass for your trip. I'll link the video below: kzhead.info/sun/md6ugJSghIegeaM/bejne.html
I have swiss half pass. How can i pay for the rest of payment? Is it inside the train? Or before I enter the train? Thanks
Usually, you’d buy the ticket at the railway station before getting on.
I learned number 5 the hard way lol.
hello, we are going to interlarken area in september, we have the bernese oberland pass, do we need to get tickets for the trains, cable ways using the pass at the ticket offices or just show the pass at the entrance gates. love your channel.
Usually, you just scan the QR code at the gate, or board whatever train is included in the pass. It has always worked for me, but I can't guarantee that there are no exceptions. For Jungfraujoch, if you have a seat reservation, then use the QR code that corresponds to the seat reservations when you want to board the Eiger Express.
We are coming with our own car... I've calculated all the gondolas for about 180 CHF per person, I dont see a point in spending all that cash on trainpasses if we still take a van and dont use the really expensive spots covered by the passes.
Do you now live in CH, or do you still just spend a summer or half-year there?
Yep, we moved here earlier this year!
@@AplinsintheAlps wow!! Congratulations!!! Will you be doing a life update video?
Thanks for asking! Probably not, as we like to keep the videos on our channel as helpful as possible. But we do send a weekly email newsletter where we include some personal updates, so be sure to sign up for that on our website: aplinsinthealps.com
Is it yellow or green that's the easiest trails?!
Yellow trails are the easiest. Sometimes themed trails have a green sign though, like the Northface trail.
Hi, I am planning to visit jungfraun region in late april 2024. Many sites saying that many activities and cable carts are closed during that time ? Is it true ? Can you help me out with this Thanks
I think it might have hidden my comment but the video tells you the website to use to see what’s open - looks like the cable cars to mannlichen from Grindelwald and wengen are shut then.
@@MrGreatplum yeah that why I might delay late may 👍
If I cross the staubacch falls and keep walking I guess there is a road which gets forked out . One road goes towards Steckelberg ( The bus goes there ) and another road is for walking ( Correct me if i am wrong ) .....So, which road should I take ?
Once you pass staubbach, just stay on the path and it will go all the way to Stechelberg! The split between the road and the walking path comes BEFORE staubbach.
does the swiss pass cover harder kum?
Hi there! Unfortunately the Swiss Travel Pass only gives a 50% discount to Harder Kulm.
The bad thing about NO CAR is you are kinda trapped into staying at places overnight that you visit. Maybe there's not enough time in day to jump from place to place but I'm only in SWZ for 3 days and I'd like to go to 3 diff places and it's not possible with trains only. There are limits on when trains come and go. I'm still researching this but....
Sometimes a car may be more convenient, but Swiss trains run very frequently! (At least once an hour, if not every 15 or 20 mins!) And if you’ll be doing any mountain trips, you often have to take transportation because they cannot be reached with a car. Of course, every itinerary is unique and sometimes a car does make sense!
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...die Region Jungfraujoch ist wunderbar. Sparen sie sich das Geld für die Fahrt auf das Jungfraujoch. Es gibt tausendmal schönere Berge in der Region. Mit dem Berner Oberland Ticket sind einige Bergbahnen inklusive und gratis. Dennoch ist die Schweiz mein Lieblingsreiseland. ❤
Would you stay in Grindelwald or Wilderswill ?
This video is exactly what you're looking for! kzhead.info/sun/Z6eLadN_nImtaYE/bejne.html
Going in 10 days, for 9 days! Thanks for this hahaha
We hope you have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much for this informative video. We planned to purchase Day Saver Pass to go around in Switzerland only for three days. We want to go to Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, just to have a look. Can we use our Day Saver Pass to go there? We just want to stay in the village, no hiking, mountain claimbing or cable riding. Please suggest.
Yep, no problem using the Saver Day Pass for travel to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald! Enjoy!
Thank you for your kind response. I was still wondering, do we have to buy a Half Fare travel card in order to use the Saver Day Pass? Or the Saver Day Pass works just like the 49Euro as we use in Germany, (anywhere on the land, without restrictions except mountain trips). If we purchase the Saver Day Pass 2months early we can get pretty good price, even if we buy on the day we arrive in Switzerland, it is around 52Euro! Please suggest.
I went from Germany to Jungfraujoch just for the sake going to the Jungfraujoch. It was totally worth it. I can not agree with your opening statement.
We're so glad you enjoyed it!
What are your favorite clothing brands for your trips to this region?
We made a video about what we pack for our travels here! I'll link it below. kzhead.info/sun/oZGOj7KqbGikbI0/bejne.htmlsi=wLqRocWVtIzPJS5V
Lauterbrunnen is great, but Grindelwald is heaven❤
We think all of them are stunning! 🤩😎
@@AplinsintheAlps True, missing out such a nice places is also a mistake you have to avoid.
We are 5 people and thinking of renting a car. Is it better to rent a car?
As a Swiss I‘d say it depends on the places you want to visit and the duration of your trip… just remember that public transportation is quite good, reliable, safe and allows everyone go enjoy the landscape at all times….
We agree with @markusf58 Depending on how long you're staying and where you're visiting will determine if renting a car is right for you. There are some places you just can't go with a car, especially if you plan to go up into the mountains. Swiss transportation is amazing and allows you to take the beauty of the landscape without having to worry about directions, parking, and all the other details that come with renting a car.
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1 mistake is GOING to Grindelvold in the first place...
Dont do Jungfraujoch, its a tourist trap
You could make this A LOT EASIER on us if you would just tell us in DOLLARS, DOLLARS, you know DOLLARS!
That would be nice, but since the value of the dollar fluctuates quite drastically at times, we find it more helpful to post costs in Swiss Francs, and allow the viewer to check the value of the franc to the dollar at the time of their trip. Hope that helps!