Top 14 Things To Do In The Jungfrau Region (Switzerland) | Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Top 14 Things To Do In The Jungfrau Region (Switzerland) | Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Your Swiss vacation planning is  about to get way easier. Today,   we’re sharing our top 14 spots in the Jungfrau  Region to simplify your planning process. And   just to make it more fun, we’ve covered the  name of each of these spots on this map,  

So play along and see if you can guess  each place as we unveil them one at a time. If we haven’t met, we’re Jana and  Brett and we live near Interlaken.   Our goal is to help you travel  Switzerland with confidence,  

And this channel is 100% approved for binge  watching! So after finishing this video,   check out the links in the description to find  other videos about nearly every spot on this list. Let’s start on this alpine ridge  between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald,   where you’ll find our favorite  viewpoint in the region: Männlichen.

We didn’t make it to Männlichen until  our second trip to the Jungfrau Region,   but once we did, we instantly realized that  it has hands down the best panorama in the   entire Jungfrau Region. And that’s because  you can see the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the  

Grindelwald Valley, plus the big three peaks,  the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. On a clear day you can even spy Jungfraujoch, Interlaken,  and as far as Lake Thun. We’ve personally   admired these views at least a dozen  times, and we still keep going back  

For more. There’s a steep 20 to 25 minute walk  from the Männlichen cable car up to the Royal   Crown Viewpoint. And if you’re physically able  to do that hike, we can’t recommend it enough. If you have our 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau  region, Männlichen is featured on day 3. But  

You can also learn more about watching  our Ultimate Guide after this video. Now, let’s head over to Wilderswil to board  our favorite train ride in the Jungfrau Region,   the cogwheel train to Schynige Platte. If you’re hoping for a scenic train ride, then  look no further. We tried to count how many  

Times we’ve been up here to Schynige Platte and we  lost track at 6. And every time we take this ride,   we’re reminded of just how panoramic it is. You  get views about the mountains and the lakes,   the entire journey up, and the views just keep  getting better the higher and higher you climb.

And the journey is even more special because  you’re riding in the original carriages from   the early 1900s. And train enthusiasts will enjoy  watching the conductor manually shift the rails   too. Any time we have friends or family come visit  us in the summer, we love to hear their oohs and  

Eyes as they soak in this beautiful train ride  that’s just a 55 minute journey from Wilderswil. So now let’s take a scenic boat ride on  Lake Brienz to see our top waterfall:   Giessbach Falls. We came here for the first  time in 2021 to film our second ever YouTube  

Video. At this point, we’d already been  to Trummelbach and Staubbach Falls,   but right away we realized that Giessbach had  them both beat. Why? Because while Trummelbach   is powerful and Staubbach is scenic, Giessbach  combines both of those into one majestic setting.

Plus, it’s right next to Grand Hotel Giessbach  with an inviting terrace, and it sits just above   the stunning milky teal waters of Lake Brienz.  Just like with the Schynige Platte scenic train   ride, we bring all of our visitors here too.  And by the end of their trips, most of them  

Say this was their favorite waterfall in the  region. And finally, if you’ve ever seen the   TV series Band of Brothers, the Giessbach Grand  Hotel is featured in the second to last episode. The Giessbach Falls can be reached by boat   in about an hour from Interlaken  or just 10 minutes from Brienz.

Waterfalls might be peaceful, but it’s time  to get your adrenaline pumping. Our favorite   adrenaline activity in the entire region  is the Mürren Via Ferrata. This was on   our bucket list for 11 years and the  timing just never really worked out.

But quite frankly, we were a bit scared because  this isn’t exactly a walk in the park or a hike   in the mountains. There are 4 main elements:  an exposed cliff face, a tightrope, a zip line,   and a suspension bridge. Now, we were most  nervous about that exposed cliff face,  

But it was shorter and easier than expected. Trust  us, this entire adrenaline activity is super fun. If you’ve never done a via ferrata  before, we recommend booking a tour   with a guide. This made us feel so much  more confident and comfortable. Plus,   you can only do the zipline element with a guide.

If you prefer to get your energy from  caffeine instead of adrenaline, then   you’ll love our favorite cafe: Cafe 3692. I’m on  a mission to find the best coffee when I travel,   and that’s how I found this cafe back in  2021. To this day, I still love their coffee,  

Especially the extra-large alpler cappuccino. And  we’re super impressed with the artisan cakes too.   Beyond just good coffee. Café 3692 has amazing  woodwork, impressive terrace views, and it’s just   a nice escape from the tourist crowds. And if you  venture here, ask the owners, Bruno and Miriam,  

To see their comic about the story of how  they met and started the café. Super Fun! Cafe 3692 has amazing views over Grindelwald,  but our favorite sunset spot happens to be just   above Interlaken. It’s the famous Harder Kulm.  We’ve been here multiple times during the day,  

But the first time we came at sunset  was after a really long hike on the   Harder Ridge. We’d been on the trail for  like 6 hours and we were just pooped. So we sat down to have drinks before heading  back to Interlaken, and that’s when we saw  

The sunset with the pastel colors in the sky  and the golden glow on the mountains. It’s   just gorgeous! And unlike most of the cable  cars and gondolas in the Jungfrau Region,   the Harder Kulm funicular stays open later so you  can actually watch the sunset here in the summer.

Let’s continue our transportation  theme with our favorite cable car,   the Männlichen Royal Ride. Here are three reasons  why we think this is the best cable car ride in   the Jungfrau Region. One, you get a stunning  view of Lauterbrunnen Valley. Two, it takes  

You up to our favorite viewpoint in the whole  region, which was the first spot on our list. And three, you can ride ON TOP of the cable car!  As far as we know, this is the only place in the  

Region where you can do that. It costs an extra  5 francs per person one way, but that’s worth   it to us for the open air experience and no  glass reflections in your pictures. Also,  

We rode this cable car one time when it was cloudy  in Wengen, and then we rose above the clouds to   sunshine and blue skies. It was so amazing that  the people and the cable car started laughing. When you think about the Jungfrau Region, you  probably think about Jungfraujoch, which makes  

Sense since more than 625,000 visitors went there  in 2022. But we’re here to tell you that there’s   way more to the entire region than just visiting  the Top Of Europe. So if this roundup of our top  

Spots in the Jungfrau Region has been helpful  to you so far, let us know by clicking the   like button, which tells us that our videos are  valuable to you during your trip planning process! Across the Valley from Männlichen as our  favorite short hike: the Northface Trail.

We first heard about this trail when we were  planning our Swiss honeymoon back in 2012.   Since then, we’ve hiked the Northface Trail at  least a dozen times, and I’m here to report it   just doesn’t get old. We love to pass by our  favorite alp, take a pit stop in a potty with  

The world’s best view, and usually, if Brett  has his way, we stop there for a drink too. We walk under a waterfall that we often have all  to ourselves, and we take a rest on a bench with   unbeatable views. There are a few variations  of the Northface Trail, but we like to follow  

The six-kilometer route from Allmendhubel  to Gimmelwald via Spielbodenalp and Sprutz. But there’s more fun to be had at our  favorite family adventure spot: Pfingstegg. We never even heard of this place until 2017.  We were volunteering at a Christian youth camp  

In Grindelwald, and we took the kids here for an  afternoon. Now everything makes you feel younger   when you’re hanging out with teenagers, but if  we’re honest, so does riding a mountain coaster. But don’t skip the fly line either. This  was another totally new experience for us,  

And we were worried it might be a little  bit lame, but it was actually really cool. If you’re considering the Grindelwald First  adventure activities, then Pfingstegg is   a really great alternative to the  crowds and the long lines. And the   Pfingstegg cable car station is just a  five-minute walk from the First station.

Kids of all ages will enjoy our next spot too,  our favorite gelateria: Azzurra. If you know me,   then you know that I will eat gelato any  day of the week or any day of the year,   for that matter. We usually go to a shootout with  

Our friends because it’s honestly just  the best place for ice cream in town. But it’s really odd for me to order gelato  in German. So one time I just tried ordering   an Italian and to my surprise, I discovered  that one of the owners is actually Italian,  

Which explains why the gelato is so authentic.  Azzurra is a great stop after a long day of   sightseeing, and it’s just a seven-minute  walk from the Interlaken West train station. Let’s add one more spot to our family-friendly  theme, and that’s our favorite playground. But  

We had a bit of disagreement here. I picked  one playground and Jana picked another,   so we decided to call it a tie and  we’re going to share them both with   you. I picked Allmendhubel because of  the timed maze where you get sprayed  

With water if you take the wrong path, the  awesome zip line, and the pretend cheese   making area. And how can I forget about  those underground marmot tunnels, too? Jana’s favorite playground is the giant  wooden cow at Männlichen. You can climb   up behind its tail, play a cowbell  xylophone, slide out of its mouth,  

And then climb up on top of its back for  an even higher view. This farmer-themed   playground even has a wooden bowling lane, so be  prepared for some friendly family competition. The nice thing about both of these spots  is that your kids can play for hours while  

You relax and enjoy the landscapes  all around you. Just don’t forget   to unglue your eyes from the mountains to  check on your kids once in a while, okay? Speaking of looking up, keep your eyes open  for our favorite farm fridge in Grindelwald.

Farm fridges are great for Swiss cheese and  sausage and dairy products, but this little   self-service shop has so many things that I  really, really want. Headbands, jams, handmade   pasta decorations, and even ice cream. (That’s how  I earned our number one slot!) You’ll find farm  

Fridges all over the region, but this one is just  a ten-minute downhill walk from Dorfstrasse in the   center of Grindelwald. But it only takes cash or  Twint, which is like the Swiss version of Venmo. Let’s hop from Grindelwald  to the Lauterbrunnen Valley,  

Which is our favorite place to go biking. One  of the first big purchases we made as a married   couple was a nice Trek bike for Jana so we  could go road biking together. But in 2021,   we visited our friends in Germany and  borrowed their e-bikes for the day.

And we’ve been sold ever since.  And that’s because you can enjoy   some moderate exercise without being  sweaty and winded when you reach your   destination. So we didn’t hesitate  to rent e-bikes in Lauterbrunnen. It’s a flat valley with so much to see  during your ride. Farm’s self-service shops,  

Picnic spots, waterfalls, restaurants and just  endless beauty. In fact, we enjoyed it so much   we rode up and down the valley twice. You can  rent e-bikes in Lauterbrunnen from Imboden Bike,   and the distance from Imboden to Stechelberg  at the back of the valley is just 6 kilometers.

A great thing to do along your bike ride would  be to have a picnic. Although our favorite   picnic spot isn’t in Lauterbrunnen Valley. In  fact, we both picked different picnic spots,   so we’re going to show both to you. I think  Allmendhubel has the best picnic spot because,  

One, it has these super comfy benches, and two,  because you can see so many popular destinations   from this one spot. Wengen, Eigergletscher,  Männlichen, and Schynige Platte! Plus,   it’s super easy to reach with just  a short funicular ride from Mürren.

And Brett chose a spot near Grindelwald that  you might be familiar with: Bachalpsee. It’s   a beautiful alpine lake that reflects the snowy  peaks on a clear, sunny day. You can walk around   almost the entire lake and picnic anywhere in  the grass that you want to — just look out for  

Cow poo. Bachalpsee can be reached by walking  one hour from the First cable car station. And now that you know our favorite spots,  it’s time to start planning YOUR trip! So   watch this video next for guidance on how  to plan your visit to the Jungfrau Region,  

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Need help planning your Swiss vacation to the Jungfrau Region? Jumpstart your trip-planning with this list of must-visit spots!

1 | BEST VIEWPOINT – 360 degrees of breathtaking views of Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Schynige Platte, Interlaken, and even to Lake Thun!

2 | MOST SCENIC TRAIN RIDE – As you zigzag up a mountain, look out of the historic train windows to see alpine meadows, the teal Lake Brienz, and endless views of the Swiss Alps.

3 | FAVORITE WATERFALL – Glacier-fresh water cascades down 14 steps and 500 meters toward Lake Brienz. This Swiss waterfall is special because you can walk behind it!

4 | NUMBER 1 ADRENALINE ACTIVITY – Get your heart rate pumping by scaling a cliff face, whizzing along a zipline, balancing on a tightrope, and daring to cross a swinging suspension bridge.

5 | CAN’T MISS CAFE – If you’re a coffee lover, then you’re not gonna want to miss the best cafe in the Jungfrau Region, complete with extra large coffees and extra amazing views.

6 | MOST STUNNING SUNSET SPOT – It’s tough to see the sun dip below the horizon while you’re in the mountains, but this spot captures the golden hour on the mountains and the lakes!

7 | BEST CABLE CAR RIDE – Did you know that you can ride on TOP of a cable car?! There is only one place to experience this thrill in the Jungfrau Region!

8 | FAVORITE SHORT HIKE – The Swiss Alps are a hikers paradise, and this approachable trail leads you by alps, cows, mountain restaurants, waterfalls, and villages — with jaw dropping views the entire time!

9 | FUN FAMILY ADVENTURE – Calling kids of all ages to this mountain coaster/toboggan ride and the opportunity to fly through the trees!

10 | BEST GELATO – This may not be Italy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy authentic gelato! (It’s even made by Italians, which explains why it’s so delicious!)

11 | FUNNEST PLAYGROUND – You don’t have to be a child to enjoy this zip line, mini maze, cow slide, or bowling alley. Trust us…we play a bit every time we’re here!

12 | CAN’T-MISS FARM FRIDGE – Self-service farm fridges are worth a stop for the Swiss cheese and sausage. But our favorite one also includes handmade gifts, decor, jam, sirop, pasta, cookies, and even ice cream!

13 | BEST PLACE TO BIKE – Why not explore this flat valley on 2 wheels! You can see more on a bike than on foot, plus it’s an enjoyable way to see Switzerland from a different perspective. Psst — this is e-bike approved!

14 | PRETTIEST PICNIC SPOT – Pick up some food from the grocery store and pack a picnic, then enjoy your lunch with a view! We’re talking about mountains upon mountains within your gaze, and right beside an alpine lake too.

15 | FIND LINKS TO THESE SPOTS ON OUR BLOG – https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/top-14-things-to-do-in-the-jungfrau-region

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