IS JUNGFRAUJOCH "TOP" OF EUROPE REALLY WORTH IT? 8 More Affordable, Higher, Less-Touristy Options
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- In this video, we explore whether the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe is really worth the increasingly hefty price tag. We'll take a closer look at the attractions, the views, and the overall experience, and compare it with 8 alternative destinations that offer similar experiences but are either more affordable, higher, or less-touristy! From Glacier Paradise in Zermatt to Brienzer Rothorn, Stanserhorn, Rigi, Grindelwald First, and more, we'll showcase these hidden gems that are higher in altitude, less crowded, and equally as fun. So if you're looking for a unique adventure without breaking the bank or fighting the crowds, this video is for you. Don't miss out on the ultimate guide to finding the best high-altitude destinations in Switzerland!
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Yet another great video, thank you both! Thanks to your previous videos I had budgeted for the Berneroberland pass with Jungfraujoc point to point supplement so thanks to your advice I can still afford to go to JFJ!
Love your Vids...So Helpful... we are headed to Switzerland this next week to visit friends....Thank You....
Thanks for the info, what a great motivation to visit those beautiful places!
Huge help! Thank you so much! We’re coming in June. Some of the other options actually look better to us and less money. ❤
As a Swiss who grew up in Berne and spends several weeks per year in the Interlaken region I fully agree with all of your recommendations - useful resource of information! Does the Jungfraubahn still offer the discounted early-bird tickets? Another nice, less costly alternative in the region with beautiful views is Schynige Platte (you have mentioned it before as well).
Yes, the Schynige Platte is very nice. You just have to figure out how to pronounce it first..... 😄 (shin-uh-guh plot-uh) It's a real tongue twister.
Your tips are extremely helpful. Thanks so much!
Excellent recommendations! Thank you 😊
Thanks guys! We’re coming to Jungfrau region in our campervan from the UK in June. Very useful. Love all your vids, they are really informative and you really showcasing the beauty of CH !!
NYC is my fav city on the planet btw 😉
Love you guys, amazing as usual
Hi guys! Thank you so much for your videos! I love them, they are the best. And so good to find out that this year 2023, the top of the world pass is no longer available. So confusing, I kept looking for it, and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Now it makes sense. So, now I don't know for sure what one to get. And thanks to the info of this video, I really don't think we need to do top of Europe. We do want to avoid crowds, but want the views and some hiking. We are 2 older ladies in our 60's, but still very active and want to do a lot of hiking. We will have 10 days, 3 in Alpenzell, 2 in Lucerne, and 4 staying in Lautenbrunnen. We will have a rental car. We want to do hiking in all places, and seeing all we can do. Which pass would you recommend for us?
Thank you very much, guys !! I have a weekend all to myself in Basel next month. Figured ill do a day trip to Liechtenstein on the Saturday and then ill hit up one of these options on the sunday of that weekend.
Thank you so much guys, it is so informative and is very detail.
Wonderful video. Thanks for the tips.😊
Thanks for another wonderfully helpful video! I'll be checking into your guides as well. You guys are the best!!
Thank you ! This is amazing! I've decided to buy the Bernese Oberland pass and focus on the jungfraujoch region. Never wanted to do the top of Europe thing. Now you have given me more assurance I'm buying the right pass. Will definitely take a look at your itineraries. I'm going in early September. I wonder if anyone can advise me on the temperature difference on ground and at these higher altitudes.
One of your best videos guys. Thanks a lot for creating such amazing stuff. Basis your advice didn't went to Top of Europe as I had already covered Mt Titlis during my Swiss visit in Nov-Dec 2022. So in the spare day, went to Rigi Kulm from Zurich and the whole journey was awesome and can never forget it. A train from Zurich to Arth Goldau and from there a toy train to Rigi Kulm and on the return a train to Vitznau and from there a Cruise to Lucerne was beyond words. All these rides was able to cover on a Saver Day Pass
Will like to cover places in my next trip (hopefully sooner than later) as mentioned in this video like Glacier Paradise and Brienzer Rothorn. Thanks a lot. You guys really rock....
Hi I am planning in this may .. according to your personal experience could you pls suggest mt titlis or Mt jaungfrau??
Between the two options; Mt Titlis@@nidhishrivastava8103
Thank you for the info, very useful.
Thank you for the excellent videos.
Very nice upload!👍👍👍
As I wrote before on a similar video of yours, Wagner walked alone from Interlaken to Lauterbrünnen, up to the Wengernalp - ‘where you can touch the Jungfrau with your hands,’ he wrote!
We are going with a travel company. I am going to check out your itineraries. I have watched you video concerning weather and what to pack.
Thank you soo much!! ❤️
We stayed 3 days in Wengen and traveled to Jungfraujoch on May 6th so were lucky enough to be able to purchase the 3 day Jungfrau Region pass with the add on for Jungfraujoch for about $250 USD each. While planning out trip we did not realize that pass was going to end on May 11th!) We had a fantastic time at Jungraujoch with clear skies and cool but comfortable 30°fahrenheit weather. My husband has a fear of heights. Gondalas add to that fear. So for this reason, the Jungfraujoch was the right choice for us. He thoroughly enjoyed the trip up to the top on the train but agreed to go down via the large 20 person gondola, to Grindelwald because he could sit backwards, looking up at the mountain where we had been rather than looking down into the valley as we descended. (This way he avoided seeing high high off the ground we were.) I was so proud of him for facing his fear and going up with me and he was very proud of himself too. That is the day he tells everyone about when they ask about our trip. Those 3 days were an expensive part of our total trip, but totally worth it for this Florida couple. It's not for everyone, but it was right for us.
I agree with your recommendations. Plus "Altitude Feeling" for me is actually a con. I get sick, and it's not worth traveling to the Top of Europe if you're just going to sit there, waiting for the train to get you down again. We even spent a night in Wengen and interlaken first to get acclimated, but if you're prone to altitude sickness, I guess just don't go up there, full stop.
The best tip that I can give to see Switzerland's scenic mountains on the cheap is to do what I did. Go when I was in my 30s, not wait until I'd retired well into my 70s! And as a bonus, what are now terribly restricting arthritic old bones, were then young and fit for hiking. Plus the prices were WAY cheaper than now. 😜😉😊
As it is not possible and as it is my first trip in my 60s, to have a taste of the Swiss mountains, I have to listen to practical bits of advice and not wait for the time machine building.😊☺
@@Loty2023 LOL Better late than never! 😜😂
Only further tip that I can give is be sure to put in a request for good weather! The sun on the Spring wildflowers and snowy peaks will probably make it worth all the extra money than that which I paid way back then. Enjoy! 😊
Thank you a lot. I'll come for my first time in Switzerland this week. I really hope to enjoy some snow as a matter of fact. Plenty of time right now I am investing to understand Swiss travel pass and where to go and see to make the most of it. I so much enjoy people's comments and I am learning a lot to be able to plan an itinerary. @@theoztreecrasher2647
@@Loty2023are you there now tell us how was it.
Shhhhhh! You gave away the best kept secret--the Stanserhorn. ;) Love this place; the ride up is such fun a, the views are incredible, and it's not overrun by tourists. (Another is the Fronalpstock on the other side of Lake Luzern. The funicular up to Stoos is included with the Swiss Travel Pass, but you'll pay a moderate fee of about 27chf for the chairlift to the top (or you can hike up!) The views on the way up and at the very top are spectacular.
Niesen is also a great option comparable with Männlichen but the ride is free on your birthday.
Another free option with the Swiss travel card would be the Rochers-de-Naye near Montreux above Lake Geneva.
Thankful i was able to go to Top of Europe before price hike.
Any plans for a Zermatt itinerary? Great video as always!
It’s in the final stages now! We’re going to launch it this weekend!
you guys are my go to for switzerland travel
We love to hear it! :))
Hello. We love your videos so far. It is so helpful for us. Just a quick question. we only have a half-fare card and planning to go to Interlaken and also do th Grindelwald first walk. Do you think we still need to buy the Jungfrau travel pass or is the half fare card enough? Thank you so much.
I went in January, it was great!
Thank you for posting this, we are visiting in June and this will help us plan!!! Does your Interlaken & Jungfrau Region itinerary cover these areas as well?
they do! They include a few options and alternative schedules as well depending on your interest / budget
My wife and I regretted going to Top of Europe 😢 actually wengen and Manlichenn was enough for us. Lesson learned.
Hi Louis and Alexis, I’m going to Switzerland this weekend and staying for almost two weeks! I was curious how we would get the ticket to go to Schilthorn from Interlaken? I was assuming I’d just use the SBB app and get a round trip ticket or buy a ticket at the Interlaken station, but watching some videos it seems people have a physical card to scan? So I wasn’t sure if it’s cause they bought ticket in person at a station closer to Schilthorn (like Lauterbrunnen), or if I’d just scan the ticket in the SBB app/ticket bought at the Interlaken station?
Also the weather predictions for the next two weeks seem to be pretty rainy in Switzerland :( I was wondering how accurate are weather predictions days in advance (like a week in advance) and if the weather can change pretty fast? Thanks a lot!!
When riding the mountain coasters or zip lines in Grindelwald, do they allow you to take your backpacks with you or are there lockers available? Thanks!
The short answer is the Jungfrau is not worth it, especially when set side by side with the other alternatives. I've been to the area on six different occasions beginning in 1978 and have never been able to convince myself that the cost of getting those last few miles from Kleine Scheidegg was worth it.
On the other hand the Aiguille du Midi from Chamonix to Pointe Hellbronner is worth every penny (or Euro). It gives to the everyday pedestrian access to jaw dropping scenery that would otherwise require the skill and condition of a mountain climber to enjoy. Not only that it is a marvel of engineering and construction, by far the best cable car excursion in the world!
Mount Pilatus is a great spot too.
One thing people should think about, how do you react to altitude? You can have amazing views at a little lower altitude. I live at 6000 ft/1829 meters in New Mexico (SW US). But I feel that walking around at even 10K/3000 meters can be challenging. I've had friends who got altitude sick visiting me. I got altitude sick to snowshoeing around 3000 meters. It is no fun and can be life threatening. I'm sure Swiss doctors are excellent at treating it, but you might try doing these things because everyone is different. A little bit lower altitude might actually allow you to enjoy your time more. You can still do a lot of great activities. (BTW, young children aren't immune. I know of someone who took his child hiking in Colorado which is a very mountainous US state and his child got altitude sick and he didn't.)
So useful info, thank you .
Thanks so much for this video! Super useful. We will be in the area in late June and are traveling light (carryon only). Is there a place to rent warm jackets/hats etc if it's super cold?
Take a wind/waterproof jacket, a pair of gloves & a beanie hat & you should be fine. When I was there in early July it was 6C in the wind, 16C out of the wind and -3C in the Ice palace. Wear shoes with a good grip.
This is a sold video. My family and I come from the UK every few years or so for the last 10-15 years, and have had a much more pleasant experience in some of these other options. Less of a blow to the ol' wallet as well I might add!!!
Smacked my head up at Jungfraujoch twice at the ice palace 🤣 😂
This is super helpful!
Unfortunately it seems the way to Männlichen (from Grindelwald and Wengen) is closed in early May when I'll be there🙁
Same is the case with Schynige Platte and Brienzer Rothorn, I presume.
Nooooooooooo!!!! What are one's choices then😖
Wow amazing
Great recommendations! FYI if you go early it’s only additional 60 CHF with the berner oberland pass + half fare card.
Can you elaborate on what you mean by "go early". Reserve your tickets early or go early in the day?
When you go early in the day
Hello, since now we need to purchase separate ticket for Jungfraujoch, what would you recommend to get it cheaper? Thank you for your hard work to make these videos
Hello from Australia! We have watched so many of your videos. We are wanting to do a day trip from Lucerne and visit the top but also do a hike (if time) from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. Is it cheaper to buy a single ticket and add on the extra gondola prices or buy the pass? We are visiting in mid June. Not sure what the individual gondola prices are?
Hi Alexis & Louis, for all the peaks you have introduced, are the mountains (or the cable car / gondola) closed during winter ? I recalled I followed a tour group to Aiguille du Midi and most of the cable cars (except one) were closed for maintenance. i think i went around Oct/Nov period. thanks
Great video! Brienzer Rothorn vs Schynige Platte, which would you say is overall a more worth it peak to visit?
Breinzer Rothorn
A little bit disappointed that you didn't mention Pilatus since I'm planning to go there and was hoping I will see it on the list😅 but other than that great video!
Pilatus is also great! There are so many amazing mountains in Switzerland it’s hard to cover them all!
Ok thanks for the reply! :) I was just starting to have second thoughts because I figured if you as a local are not mentioning it, it means it's also overrated maybe😅
Hi I am from India but living in south Africa I got motivated with your videos and came to Switzerland on 13th of august where can I meet you if possible.
What do you think of the Bürgenstock? I haven't seen you mention it in your videos, maybe I missed it. Is it worth ascending "the highest outdoor lift in Europe"? I believe a catamaran trip from Lucerne is included in the cost.
I particularly liked staying at the Victoria Jungfrau to enjoy the spa treatments
it is a spectacular hotel! Louis' grandfather used to be on their board of directors funny enough!
Thank you so much for this! We're staying in Mürren with a 4-year-old, and I finally feel like I won't be missing out if we skip Jungfraujoch.
Mürren is the ideal location for a holiday with small children. If they get too cantankerous there is always the sheer rim of the former glacial valley to drop them off! 😜😱 😁
Hi we are off to Camping Jungfrau 1st week of July staying for 5 days.
We have 2 dogs with us Staffordshire bull terriers. We love to know what the situation on transport for dogs is like. Also dog friendly walks places to go with dogs.
Love the information you give regarding Switzerland.
Well my only experience was being in Switzerland for 2 weeks last fall, and I will say.. I saw dogs everywhere. Much more dog friendly than the US, and all dogs seemed very well trained. Once or twice I saw someone bring a dog onto a train or tram and stay in the luggage area with them. It might only be certain train cars, I’m not sure. As far as dog breeds, I don’t know if any breeds are banned there. Someone from Switzerland will have to help you more, sorry.. hope you have a wonderful trip.
You can assume your dog is welcome unless there is a sign saying otherwise. The Swiss are very dog friendly. Welcome on public transport (sometimes dogs require a ticket). Same countryside rules as UK in that dog needs to be on a leash when in a protected area or there is livestock present. If in doubt ask. The Swiss are happy to help. You will enjoy your trip. The Jungfrau area is a little bit of heaven on Earth.
Wish I saw your advice before going last week. Loved First - would definitely go there a second time instead.
I just wanna cry now. I'm planning a may trip in the Jungfrau region. 😭😭
The entire region is absolutely beautiful
! You can’t go wrong. Just make sure to budget correctly if the Jungfraujoch is for you, otherwise there are many great alternatives
I'm also planning a trip on may in the jungfru, but the prices is too much 😢😢
My daughter was looking forward to sledding (at the end of September/beginning of October) and seeing the Ice Palace. Would Mt. Titlis be a good alternative? Bought both of your itineraries for Lucerne and Interlaken. They are invaluable, and I highly recommend them to anyone planning to visit those areas.
I have same query
Hi! I have the same question...did you get to go to Mt Titlis? I was planning to go soon!!! And hope its worth it :)
Thank you for an extremely informative video. At the prices now being charged, (160 franks for Swiss Travel Pass holders ) the Jungfraujoch is just not worth it. Two further alternatives I would suggest are firstly, the Gornergrat, which costs about 50 franks if you have a Swiss Travel Pass. Unlike the Jungfraubahn which is mostly in tunnel,, the Gornergrat railway is almost entirely in the open. At the top there is an almost 360" view. Secondly the Mittelalallin, 3462m altitude, at stunningly beautiful Saas Fee. Saas Fee is reached by the 511 bus, which runs every 30 minutes from Visp. The assent to Mittelalallin is by two cable cars, and then an (underground) funicular.
Agree on all of your points :)
So if you only had 2 weeks to spend in CH and you had never been before, what would you suggest seeing?
We love nature, food, history. Have children! Ages 4, 7, 11, 14.
That knowledge might help to answer better. 😁
I'm gonna visit Swiss in first week of April 2024, I'm not going to Jungfraujoch however, I intend to goes around this route: Start from Lauterbrunnen/Wengen/Kleine Scheidegg/Eigergletscher then back from Eigergletcher to Grindelwald by Eiger Express. I'm using OBP to cover all. I wonder is it cover from Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher and anything to do at Eigergletcher? I can't hike at beginning of April, they close road. Thank you
Just came back from my 10 days trip from Swizerland and i can confirm that Jungfraujoch not worth the money and time. Couple of reasons based on my personal experience. 1- Very costly. 2- If you go during early Spring even till May end like i was there last week you wont get a chance to explore it. Snow activity area that also lead for hike to other area was closed due to SNOW. Staff mentioned if we have too much SNOW then we are not open. 2- If you cant get out of the building then why would you go in crowded place just to see everything from glass windows and nothing else. I know on SPINX terrace we have small open area but it is over crowded. My suggestion is to go to Kleine Scheidegg/Eigergletscher and go outside and see the beautify. My fav was Grindalwald First.
G'day from Australia Louis and Alexis, thank you so much for all your help and videos, they are extremely helpful. Just 1 question, if I get a Saver Day Pass rather than a Swiss Travel Pass, I don't get the 50% discount on the gondola rides with these? Is that correct?
Thank you so much for your help and have a great day.
That is correct! Otherwise, those saver day passes might be too good to be true ;) (no museum entry either)
Just done the jungfraujoch
I loved it...
I didn't even count the money I spent, in case that makes me sad.😂
Mount Titlis .?
Is it not on the recommendation ..? ;)
Hi! For those who still want to go to jungfrau, do you have a link where we can purchase the ticket?
Hi Alex. I am from Australia. I am coming to Geneva 8 June 2023. Stay 7 days. I like to visit interlaken Zermatt Berns jungfraujoch and visit to Geneva. Also I need to get the train from Geneva airport to martingy and back to airport. What is the best train ticket? Swiss travel pass is economic and cheaper to buy or any other cheaper pass ?I am 61 years old do you think I can manage to go up on the hill jungfroujoch without feel sick? Is it worth go that high altitude ? Any other mountain worth to visit? Please give me some tips 🙏🙏 as I am travelling by my self too🙏🙏
is saver day pass included mountain rigi?
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Hi guys ! Great video and information. I am more than disappointed that they got rid of the main pass to visit the top of Europe. I will be spending a day in zermatt to do the Matterhorn . But then I will be going to grindlewald. What’s the best way to get from Jungfrau with the Berner overland pass from grindlewald hotel. Also FIRST if I’m going to be in the Grindelwald area after 4pm can I still get up to first ?
Why Mount Titlis is not included?
Traveling to Interlaken in April and looks like the Top of Europe pass is available until the end of April 2023 along with the regional pass. Is this correct? We don't want to purchase if it goes away before then but if it's still available through April, we would add that. If not ~ all of these options are really helpful foe our four day trip to the region..
same! we are going at the end of March and it still seems avaliable?
Hi Alexis and Louis we are planning to go to Switzerland in 3 Aug 2023 and will be there for 6 to 7 days. Please help us with our travel to all attractions by public transportation and the cost. We will be also going to Italy. Is there away to contact you.
Thank you! Question: how much does the Swiss Travel Pass? What I understand- do I need to pay For Jungfrau Return extra CHF 160 when I have Swiss Travel Pass?
Or
If I have Eurail/Interail pass - I need to pay extra CHF179.40?
Am I correct?
I am going there just for a day, is it worth to buy pass? how much will it cost From GRINDELWALD station to just Eiger station not to Jungfraujoch without any kind of pass? Also how expensive is local train ride like GRINDELWALD to Interlanken etc?
Thank you
Jungfrau pass that includes lakes boats as well, i cnt find it. It only saying 1 day ticket.
Hi is that top of Europe or top highest train stations in Europe. Isn’t monte blanc?
I am planning to stay in lucern for 3 nights, and planning to buy Swiss travel pass in early August.
Mount pilatus or Mount titlis, which to prefer to see snowy mountains better view.
Thanks
More snowy mountains arount M Titlis…. Mountains, lakes, hills, villages around Mt Pilatus. Pilatus is closer to Lucerne.
im a little confused i was planning to get the half card and berland oberlin pass based on where we’re staying for most
of the trip. so if u want to go to top of europe it’s just more expensive but not called the top of europe pass?
The Berner Oberland pass price gets you the discounted price of 99CHF for the trip to the Jungfraujoch. From what I understand The Top of Europe pass has been discontinued. The attraction is called Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. I did this trip July 22 & it was good fun, not too busy & an escape from the summer heat in the valley.
I am going to Switzerland for the first time. Is it worth visiting Jungfraujoch at least once or no?
I was looking at your itineraries and I was going to visit Interlochen area for about four days in September and still was confused about which itinerary to buy
Aloha from hawaii! We bought the Interlaken itinerary and thought it was excellent, I’ve seen them say somewhere else Grindelwald is similar just assuming you are staying in Grindelwald as the base so one of those two
This evaluation is even too generous.. If you want to go to a sort of theme park on a mountain top, without ever needing to go outside and feel the mountain, this is for you
1:33 Hi guys…. Plz advise which Swiss mountain peaks has national flag other than Jungfraujoch
All of them do!
I love your videos. Could you pls recommend a mountain that would have snow on the 12th of July? Our main intention for mount jungfraujoch is snow, but it seems a bit too expensive.
What is the discounted amount to top of Europe if I have the berner oberland pass. Also does the top of europe pass have to be booked for a specific date? What if we book in advance and the weather is not good that day.. please help
99 CHF is the discounted rate with the pass. They recommend booking in advance to ensure your spot during high season
I'm going to Switzerland in May. I'm wondering how can I go to Mannlichen when cable car/gondola is still closed?
I'm going in May 2nd week....I think the only way is to hike from Wengen... Might take around 2.5 hours to reach
@@sushruttalekar Oh! Thank you
I think you can take a train to Kleine Scheidegg and hike to Männlichen from there. I've never done this hike but I think it's a bit uphill and about 1 1/2 hours long? Anyone knows for sure? The last segment, where that 360-degree viewing balcony is located, is definitely an uphill hike. And then you have to hike back 🙂
Hello. I are still see Tickets on SBB. Is that not the safe?
Ok. I posted comment before watching the video. What’s a day trip option from Zurich if guests are limited in time and don’t mind the 6hour round trip?
I was thinking the same too, with my swiss travel pass, can't I just make reservations on the sbb website from interlaken to jungfraujoch? Aren't the sbb train rides included in my swiss pass
The top of Europe pass is discontinued this summer! You can buy them to use in March or April but then they are gone! The you’ll need to buy specific point to point tickets
@@cnuploads I don't have the top of europe pass but i have the swiss travel pass. Is booking the tickets on sbb website not gonna work in this case? (Interlaken -> Jungfraujoch)
@@cnuploads ah thanks!
@@lamja you'll pay a slightly reduced fare with the Swiss travel pass as mentioned in the video, doesn't matter how you book the ticket. Jungfraujoch isn't included in the pass, you just get a small discount.
3:54 Hahaha! A couple of years ago I went to Niesen (the big pyramid mountain near Spiez and Interlaken). I mentioned it to my hotel owner's son and he said: "I've never been there" (he is about 40). Well, obviously, you live there so you can always go, so you forever postpone it because... why not? Hehe. So, Louis, , have you ever been to Niesen? 🙂The funicular up is awesome because it appears to not have changed since the 1960s maybe? An old creaky Von Roll affair with all doors manual and looking and sounding exactly like I remember from growing up in Poland (we have funiculars too!) years ago. The only obvious upgrade is that the old hand-cranked emergency break (a large metal "steering" wheel in front and back) has been replaced by something automatic. The track still makes those 1960s rythmic clangs at each joint, it's simply _fabulous._ It's also the longest funicular in the world (I think)? But for a tourist on a fixed time schedule Niesen is probably not worth it as similar views exist from peaks closer to Interlaken.
Was it scary? I wish I would have known about it.. we stayed in Spiez. Next time.. I already have a long list of things to do next time 😃 can’t wait to go back!
Would you say 6 minutes is enough time to change trains in Visp?
Definitely, the station is not that big!
How do they get away with calling it the top!??? This feels like a scam!! I was showing everyone my photos from "the tallest mountain in europe" ...... ugh
❤️🙏
Highest mountain is the peak not where a train can travel
It is actually Mount Rosa on the Italian Border
Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the alps
LOL.. No No.. I refuse to watch this one. I fell in love with your earlier video GRINDELWALD SWITZERLAND some time ago, and I am "currently" in Grindelwald with an itinerary heavily based on your advice. I have traveled all the way from Sydney, Australia!! Too late. If my Wife finds out there are cheaper and maybe better alternatives (Louis, you understand what happens here).. PS, keep up your great work, and is there a second Junior on the horizon..LOL.....
Grindelwald is amazing and one of our favorite places!!! We absolutely love it, this is just about the Jungfraujoch mountain specifically which can be Incredibly expensive (but still beautiful)
Hi Alexis & Louis, yes visiting the Top of Europe now seems to expensive for the payoff. I really appreciate your alternative suggestions this video offers. One question, do you think eating at the Schilthorn restaurant is worth the cost or are there other places in the surrounding villages that are much better?
Hi! The restaurant is nice, but maybe just have a coffee and dessert there. We love Restaurant Stagerstubli in Murren which is the village at the base of the Schilthorn Gondola, very authentic Swiss cuisine: www.staegerstuebli.ch/de
Isn’t the grindelwald first walk free?
The walk is free but the gondola to get to the walk is 64 CHF round trip if you don’t have a pass
It's relative, when you're spending thousands to visit Switzerland, the extra expense to visit Jungfraujoch is rather trivial. I hate tourist traps but I still have Jungfraujoch on my itinerary this coming Sep. because I am curious and want to see for myself. Yeah, my expectations are that it's going to be a tourist trap but sometimes that is ok, you just have to go to cross it off your list 😁😁
Same, I had factored the price with the BOC into my original budget, gonna be a big ole touristy tourist!
Its me 😁
Did you go ? How was the experience
is this a new card? Half Fare Plus...oh, it's expensive
Maintenance of the line costs a lot.
They are entitled to charge whatever they want, but at nearly 240 CHF for a round trip - many many families will be priced out, so it’s helpful to have other options that are just as amazing (and there are many of them in switzerland!)
I booked last week a consultation- unlimited emails abd 1 video conference for 45 minutes- just wondering how you’re going to contact me regarding video conference? I don’t even know how to contact you guys except that upcoming video conference 04 July 2023. Could you please let me know. Thank you.
Hi Esther - the conference should be on your calendar for the time you booked. You should have received the confirmation