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
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 TH-cam, regardless of negativity!
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:)
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!
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.
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.
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.
To expand on this, everyone by now knows the "Aescher" restaurant in the Alpstein region, every year 2 people die on the hike, and it's not a super tough one.
Many thanks for sharing this, never knew of the dangers otherwise, always been told super safe. Is there any easily accessible place - assuming budget travel - starting from St. Gallen that you can get to experience snow during summer?
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?
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!
I’m bing watching your videos. I absolutely love them. My sister and I and her daughter are planning a trip for next year. It was so overwhelming before I stumbled on your channel.
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.
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.
3:40min abouth the weather: my experince with weather in the alps: generally best conditions in the mornings and at the evening. Over day it becomes often more cloudy and can restrict views - especially into the distance. Often it clears in the evening - the problem by this: most destinations where you can get up by cable cars and other closes at 4 or 5 p.m., so its often to early or you haven´t much time anymore to stay up there. (The better choice are fpr example: Gornergrat near of Zermatt. Latest trains are around 7 or 8 p.m. in the summer. Stanser Horn near Lucerne: in sommer on some days you can stay up there until after sunset.)
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!
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!
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!!!!
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
If staying in St. Gallen, Appenzell and nearby mountains would be the perfect places to visit! Also, look into Stein am Rhine and the Rhinefalls in Schaffhausen. The best places to see snow in the Summer would be Mt. Titlis, Jungfraujoch, or Glacier Paradise.
@@AplinsintheAlps Noted, many thanks. This is somewhat technical though, some one floated the idea of day saver pass. Does the pass starting time starts from the time of the connection where you purchased or it starts at a specific time every day? They say it ends on 5 next morning but when does it start the preceding day? For example, if we are offered a day pass along the Glacier Express route, is it possible to do a part of it from Chur to Zermat? From Chur the GE leaves at 11. Assuming that day pass can be used early morning, is its possible to reach Chur from around St. Gallen by that time? If to make full use of the day pass, I assume regional trains run back from Zermat to to Zurich to St.gallen, the route of course is different and many connections involved.
This is definitely possible (although a long day), and a Saver Day Pass would be PERFECT! It's basically valid from midnight until 5am the next day. So you could do this!
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!!
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
I am Swiss in my 50ies and been on Jungfrau Joch one time, with skis. Most foreign weather apps take the big european airports ay reference but the mountains might be between you and this airport.
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?
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
My brother & I booked a last minute trip to Switzerland last year (cheap flights, other plans were cancelled last minute), & had the best time - but certainly learnt some of these things the hard way. We totally got caught out on the First zip line, even after getting there what we thought was realitively 1st thing. We had preboked 4 activities & literally wasted 3hrs waiting in line for just one activity (that wasn’t even worth it!) that we forfeited the rest so we could actually do something with the rest of our day! We did take the trottibike down at the very end of the day since there was no queue - & it was actually so fun!! Also we learnt that although we had so many hours left in our day, the cable cars/mountain railways all closed pretty early so we couldn’t actually fit as much into some days as we would have liked. We are going back there next month with our parents from NZ because we loved it so much, but definitely doing more research beforehand - hence watching your video now. Thanks for the tips!
Sounds like an impromptu trip turned into a fun adventure (minus the waiting in line 👎🏻) ! I love that you're getting to go back with your parents. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
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.
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!
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
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!
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: th-cam.com/video/4CR9oGeWw6I/w-d-xo.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!
Love the video and wanted to see if I could run a question by you. My wife and I are visiting in August and we're deciding on if we'd like our home base to be (Grindelwald or Interlaken). We'd like a unique village with some views and charm, but also prefer one that has some amenities like restaurants and bars for post hike night time activities. Additionally, we're trying to pick a spot that won't hamstring us travel time wise to get around to all of the sights. We're planning on going to Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Murren and would love to get your thoughts?
Grindelwald sounds like a great choice for what you're wanting! If you don't like super touristy areas (which the village certainly is!), look for an airbnb or hotel just a bit off the main street (Dorfstrasse). Enjoy!
Some tipps are really good like avoiding the Jungfraujoch You missed in Lauterbrunnen the "Trümmelbach-Fälle" which are Stunning and low cost to visit. Even you showed it with the Bus-Station. You missed the "Blausee" which is also close and cheap to visit. Its Burning money using the "First"-Cablecar . More clever is to use the Bus to Busalp and hike from there. The Buses are in general way cheaper than the calbecars.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
@@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
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!
@@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.
I will be traveling to Switzerland in September. It is a train trip over 8 days from Zurich to Lucerne - Montreux- Lausanne - Zermatt - St Moritz. Would you be able to advise what the weather is like during September in Switzerland please? I need to decide how to pack 🥹 Thank you.
We made a video that talks about weather in Switzerland and what you can expect month to month. Check it out! th-cam.com/video/1qzwAKWh2n0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YMj5ucOWJI13M9oX
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🙏
I have only a day to spend in Lauterbrunnen, not even sleeping there, it's just overwhelming to pick one mountain to visit from there :( Which one of these peaks would you recommend visiting while in Lauterbrunnen? Ps: Great Video !!!!! thank you.
Hi Lea! Mürren and Gimmelwald would be our first picks (they're right next to each other), but they're not actual mountain peaks. For that, Männlichen would be a great option. Enjoy!
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!
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.
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?
Hi! This was helpful, thank you! I"ll be going to this region in a few weeks, but I live in France and will be driving through Switzerland (first time there). As far as skipping the trains and driving straight to the gondola stations, is that a possible thing?
When we stayed in Grindelwald years ago we did a lot of local walks (often going uphill by public transport then walking down). Now we are feeling our age we prefer Interlaken, which is a brilliant centre for excursions using public transport.
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?
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!
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.
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 ??
Hey, thank a lot for your videos. helped me alot and safed a lot of time. You mentioned that there are better views elsewhere. Would you like to tell me where i can find them? Just a view examples please:) i would really appriciate an answer. Merci:)
Hi there! We think Männlichen has the best views in the region! You can check out our video guide to that location here: th-cam.com/video/K4uBauf83y4/w-d-xo.html
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 ?
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/w-d-xo.html
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.
Hi there! If you only plan to ride a couple gondolas/cable cars, then you really might be fine without a train pass. But even 3-5 could put you in a place where at least the Half Fare Card will save you money. But good work doing the calculations!!
@@AplinsintheAlps Thanks for the feedback. I'm preping%researching for SUI since December and your channel has been an amazing peek into the wonders and beauty of Suizza :) love your work!
Hello! Unfortunately we don't offer trip consulting services. We put all our time into crafting resources and travel guides that can help as many travelers as possible! Be sure to check out our guides here: www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides
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!
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 😜
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)
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 TH-cam, regardless of negativity!
How about tips for a tour of the Christmas Markets both in Switzerland and adjacent countries?
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:)
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
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!!
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!!
We are planning a mid-September 2025 trip. How was the weather for you in September?
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.
To expand on this, everyone by now knows the "Aescher" restaurant in the Alpstein region, every year 2 people die on the hike, and it's not a super tough one.
Many thanks for sharing this, never knew of the dangers otherwise, always been told super safe.
Is there any easily accessible place - assuming budget travel - starting from St. Gallen that you can get to experience snow during summer?
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 ! :)
Hi what would be your recommendations from St. Gallen? Like less touristy places. Many thanks!
I'm from Philippines and it is my first time /planning to visit Switzerland ,what other places can you recommend?
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!
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!
I’m bing watching your videos. I absolutely love them. My sister and I and her daughter are planning a trip for next year. It was so overwhelming before I stumbled on your channel.
As someone prepping for Europe your Italy and this vid have been really helpful! Subbed!
So glad we can help!!
Tnx4d info on how to go to Switzerland well prepared and saves money while travelling. Well narrated and easy to understand. Watching from DUBAI 😊
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.
3:40min abouth the weather: my experince with weather in the alps: generally best conditions in the mornings and at the evening. Over day it becomes often more cloudy and can restrict views - especially into the distance. Often it clears in the evening - the problem by this: most destinations where you can get up by cable cars and other closes at 4 or 5 p.m., so its often to early or you haven´t much time anymore to stay up there. (The better choice are fpr example: Gornergrat near of Zermatt. Latest trains are around 7 or 8 p.m. in the summer. Stanser Horn near Lucerne: in sommer on some days you can stay up there until after sunset.)
We certainly agree with you!
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:)
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!!
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 😊
Great video. Planning our Great tour of Switzerland. Thanks
Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video! Happy Planning!
MeteoSwiss is mainly more precise, because the use the model ICON with a grid of 1km, whereas most international services use much larger grids.
Interesting info, thank you!
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!
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!!!!
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.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your generous support!
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
Super helpful with all the little tips and to the point too :)
So glad this helped you!
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 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!
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!
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 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 😊
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.
What would be easily accessible places to see from St. Gallen?
Any ideas for where to experience snow on peaks during summer?
If staying in St. Gallen, Appenzell and nearby mountains would be the perfect places to visit! Also, look into Stein am Rhine and the Rhinefalls in Schaffhausen.
The best places to see snow in the Summer would be Mt. Titlis, Jungfraujoch, or Glacier Paradise.
@@AplinsintheAlps Noted, many thanks.
This is somewhat technical though, some one floated the idea of day saver pass. Does the pass starting time starts from the time of the connection where you purchased or it starts at a specific time every day? They say it ends on 5 next morning but when does it start the preceding day?
For example, if we are offered a day pass along the Glacier Express route, is it possible to do a part of it from Chur to Zermat? From Chur the GE leaves at 11. Assuming that day pass can be used early morning, is its possible to reach Chur from around St. Gallen by that time? If to make full use of the day pass, I assume regional trains run back from Zermat to to Zurich to St.gallen, the route of course is different and many connections involved.
This is definitely possible (although a long day), and a Saver Day Pass would be PERFECT! It's basically valid from midnight until 5am the next day. So you could do this!
Thanks for this great video! My friend and I are planning for our trip to Switzerland next year and your information was very helpful :)
So glad this video was helpful! Hope you and your friend have a wonderful trip!
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!!
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!
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.
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!
I am Swiss in my 50ies and been on Jungfrau Joch one time, with skis. Most foreign weather apps take the big european airports ay reference but the mountains might be between you and this airport.
That's a good point about the weather apps!!
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?
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:)
Hi guys, what is this app/service on 05:04 where you show train routes to the grindewald?
Unfortunately it's not an app, but a map on the Jungfrau Region website!
good video.. subscribed. we are returning back to Interlaken in 2024.
Highly informative. Very glad I watched this before going.
So glad this video was helpful!
My brother & I booked a last minute trip to Switzerland last year (cheap flights, other plans were cancelled last minute), & had the best time - but certainly learnt some of these things the hard way.
We totally got caught out on the First zip line, even after getting there what we thought was realitively 1st thing. We had preboked 4 activities & literally wasted 3hrs waiting in line for just one activity (that wasn’t even worth it!) that we forfeited the rest so we could actually do something with the rest of our day! We did take the trottibike down at the very end of the day since there was no queue - & it was actually so fun!!
Also we learnt that although we had so many hours left in our day, the cable cars/mountain railways all closed pretty early so we couldn’t actually fit as much into some days as we would have liked.
We are going back there next month with our parents from NZ because we loved it so much, but definitely doing more research beforehand - hence watching your video now.
Thanks for the tips!
Sounds like an impromptu trip turned into a fun adventure (minus the waiting in line 👎🏻) ! I love that you're getting to go back with your parents. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
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.
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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10:06 where is this exact location? The frame with the woman in the blue backpack [Sorry I'm not familiar with your name :( ]
This clip was taken up at Männlichen! Here's an ultimate guide to help you visit there: th-cam.com/video/K4uBauf83y4/w-d-xo.html
How is the weather in Grindelwald during the end of September? Would you recommend visiting during this time of year? TIA!😊
I would also like to know their thoughts on traveling there during the end of September.
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!
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!
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: th-cam.com/video/4CR9oGeWw6I/w-d-xo.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 two are very nice, thank you for a great reports and advice! I subbed.
Thanks for the letting us know you enjoyed the video. Glad to have you following along with us!
what are the best months to aim for chances of clearer weather?
It's really hard to say because it can change from year to year. But the past few years, September through mid-October have often been beautiful!
@@AplinsintheAlpsyees! Coming this Sept. So excited!
Very informative and helpful for planning.. thank you
Thanks for letting us know this was helpful!
Love the video and wanted to see if I could run a question by you. My wife and I are visiting in August and we're deciding on if we'd like our home base to be (Grindelwald or Interlaken). We'd like a unique village with some views and charm, but also prefer one that has some amenities like restaurants and bars for post hike night time activities. Additionally, we're trying to pick a spot that won't hamstring us travel time wise to get around to all of the sights. We're planning on going to Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Murren and would love to get your thoughts?
Grindelwald sounds like a great choice for what you're wanting! If you don't like super touristy areas (which the village certainly is!), look for an airbnb or hotel just a bit off the main street (Dorfstrasse). Enjoy!
Some tipps are really good like avoiding the Jungfraujoch
You missed in Lauterbrunnen the "Trümmelbach-Fälle" which are Stunning and low cost to visit. Even you showed it with the Bus-Station.
You missed the "Blausee" which is also close and cheap to visit.
Its Burning money using the "First"-Cablecar . More clever is to use the Bus to Busalp and hike from there. The Buses are in general way cheaper than the calbecars.
Nice video! I'll be there end of September and beginning of October. Any tips or locals who want to hike with me, I'd appreciate it!
Thank you!
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.
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?
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!
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
@@AplinsintheAlps Could you please put a link into your reply for the 1 Week Guide?
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.
I will be traveling to Switzerland in September. It is a train trip over 8 days from Zurich to Lucerne - Montreux- Lausanne - Zermatt - St Moritz.
Would you be able to advise what the weather is like during September in Switzerland please? I need to decide how to pack 🥹
Thank you.
We made a video that talks about weather in Switzerland and what you can expect month to month. Check it out!
th-cam.com/video/1qzwAKWh2n0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YMj5ucOWJI13M9oX
That was a very helpful video!!! Thank you
So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for taking the time to tell us:)
What kind of shoes do you guys have? They look comfortable!
Good shoes is so important! We list our exact shoes in our Switzerland Packing List! You can find it here: www.aplinsinthealps.com/resources
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🙏
This info is so helpful. Thank you so much!
So glad this was helpful! Thanks for letting us know
I have only a day to spend in Lauterbrunnen, not even sleeping there, it's just overwhelming to pick one mountain to visit from there :( Which one of these peaks would you recommend visiting while in Lauterbrunnen? Ps: Great Video !!!!! thank you.
Hi Lea! Mürren and Gimmelwald would be our first picks (they're right next to each other), but they're not actual mountain peaks. For that, Männlichen would be a great option. Enjoy!
@@AplinsintheAlps Super Helpful !!! Thank you so much !!!!
You're welcome!
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.
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!
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 👍
Thanks for Sharing!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching:)
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?
Hi! This was helpful, thank you! I"ll be going to this region in a few weeks, but I live in France and will be driving through Switzerland (first time there). As far as skipping the trains and driving straight to the gondola stations, is that a possible thing?
Yep, you can often park at the transportation stations if you have a car! (But note that you'll always have to pay for parking)
We were lucky then. We didn’t buy our Harder Kulm tickets beforehand and we didn’t have to wait much either :)
Quick question stay in interlaken or grindelwald? First time visiting
Hi there! Good questions - we made this video and it's exactly what you're looking for! th-cam.com/video/4CR9oGeWw6I/w-d-xo.html
When we stayed in Grindelwald years ago we did a lot of local walks (often going uphill by public transport then walking down). Now we are feeling our age we prefer Interlaken, which is a brilliant centre for excursions using public transport.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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
It’s such a pleasure to see You Tubers who still have facial expression 🙄😊😊❤
🤣 We are definitely real people behind the camera 😊
does the swiss pass cover harder kum?
Hi there! Unfortunately the Swiss Travel Pass only gives a 50% discount to Harder Kulm.
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 ??
Our Airbnb was along the Lauterbrunnen path :)
What a great spot!!
Which one?
Did you guys made a video earlier of the Lauterbrunnen valley ?
Funny and informative. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey, thank a lot for your videos. helped me alot and safed a lot of time.
You mentioned that there are better views elsewhere. Would you like to tell me where i can find them? Just a view examples please:)
i would really appriciate an answer.
Merci:)
Hi there! We think Männlichen has the best views in the region! You can check out our video guide to that location here: th-cam.com/video/K4uBauf83y4/w-d-xo.html
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!
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.
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:
th-cam.com/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/w-d-xo.html
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.
Hi there! If you only plan to ride a couple gondolas/cable cars, then you really might be fine without a train pass. But even 3-5 could put you in a place where at least the Half Fare Card will save you money. But good work doing the calculations!!
@@AplinsintheAlps Thanks for the feedback. I'm preping%researching for SUI since December and your channel has been an amazing peek into the wonders and beauty of Suizza :) love your work!
Glad we can help you. Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Do you offer one on one consulting?
Hello! Unfortunately we don't offer trip consulting services. We put all our time into crafting resources and travel guides that can help as many travelers as possible! Be sure to check out our guides here: www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides
Helpful videos. "Joch" is pronounced to rhyme with " loch ( as in loch ness)" rather than " yoke"
We're very much still beginners in German 🙃 but this is how we hear our Swiss friends pronounce it 🤷 So many different dialects though, so who knows!
Fantastic video😊
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 😔
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