Jungfraujoch, Switzerland | Top Tips on Places to Live | Travel Passes Explained
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- The So Called Travel Expert brings you another short video on the Jungfrau region in Switzerland. This video covers important aspects to help you decide on where to base yourself (Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen etc) during your visit to the Jungfrau region.
Additionally, an overview of the 4 major travel passes (Swiss Travel Pass/ Top of Europe Pass/ Jungfrau Travel Pass & Berner Oberland Regional Pass) is provided.
The information in this video should help you plan your visit to the Jungfrau region more efficiently, and hopefully helps you save money by buying the most appropriate travel pass.
Chapters and Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:15 Trailer
00:43 - 01:48 Identifying a Base for Exploring the Jungfrau Region
01:49 - 03:00 Train connections to the Jungfrau region (and pass validity)
03:00 - 04:00 Local bus transport in Interlaken/ Grindelwald/ Lauterbrunnen
04:00 - 05:20 Some tips when searching for an accommodation in Grindelwald
05:25 - 08:00 Summary of the 4 popular travel passes (Swiss Travel Pass/ Top of Europe Pass/ Jungfrau Travel Pass/ Berner Oberland Regional Pass)
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Edit March 2023: The Top of Europe pass (inclusive of rides from Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch) has been discontinued from 1st May 2023 onwards.
The Jungfrau Travel Pass (multiday) is still being offered. With this pass, an additional ticket (CHF 63/75) is required for the final section (Eigergletscher - Jungfraujoch)!!
The local busses in Grindelwald are also now covered by the Jungfrau Travel Pass!
Thank you so much for this video! really useful.
Thank you for your research and gift of sharing information clearly. This is the best compendium of info I have seen
Thanks for the positive feedback... hope you found it useful!
Clear, concise and helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback.
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for watching... you could also have a look at a follow up video on this topic for more up-to-date information..
th-cam.com/video/qg1kRRQ9xUk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the valuable infos👍🏽😊
Thanks for watching..
Thank you,was quite helpful
Hope this helped answer your queries!
Very well explained.... useful information.
Thanks for watching 😊
very well explained sir.....
well explained
Thank you very much.
Hope this info helps you plan your travel..
@@socalled.travelexpert yes, now I think I should buy Half fare card + top of Europe pass ( 3 days). I'm expecting my expense to be CHF 400 per person.
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Thank you 😊
Very well explained. I am planning to stay at Grindelwald for a couple of days and I was not aware of the steepness situation of the road in this region and your tips really will help me to find a suitable place to stay. You mentioned in the video that the guest card covers the local public transports.Will this be only for Grindelwald ? Thanks.
Thanks for watching...yes, if you're staying in Grindelwald, then the guest card covers free bus transport only in Grindelwald.
Hi. Love the work you put in on the videos. is there an alternative to Berner overland pass for the winters? Because Berner overland pass is not available in winters.
Thanks for watching... unfortunately, Berner Oberland passes are only valid till Oct in 2023 (although in 2024, the validity is Apr-Dec). There is no alternative. For the Jungfrau Region only, you could look at the 3 day Ski pass (which also includes all the trains, cable cars in the Interlaken - Jungfrau Region, excluding Schilthorn).
Edit:(Nov 2022): hi all, it appears that the Top of Europe pass validity has been updated to include Grindelwald city buses (~3:30). Thanks to Malou J for pointing out.
Another change (~6:10) is that the Top of Europe pass now only includes one (return) visit to Jungfraujoch (instead of the unlimited rides, as in the past)☹️
Thank you for this video. We are heading to Lauterbrunnen for only two days and what kind of pass should I buy if I wanna go to Wengen and top of Europe.
I have described the cheapest options to visit Top of Europe in another video.. please have a look th-cam.com/video/D92OnvUXeKU/w-d-xo.html
Lauterbrunnen to Wengen is cheap (15 min by train). Cheapest option for you is to buy the Good Morning ticket (if traveling in summer), and stop at Wengen on the way back down to Lauterbrunnen.
Thank you for the tips. This will be my first time going to Switzerland in the middle of September staying for 8 days arriving in Zurich. what is the best itinerary to do? I’m thinking of staying in interlaken for 4 or 5 days because it’s in the middle of everything. I’m also thinking not making reservations on any hotels. Do you think I’ll be able to get a hotel by just walking in? I’m definitely will get a Swiss travel pass for 8 days because it’s very convenient. I really appreciate your tips and suggestions. Thank you.
Thanks for watching my video...it is always recommended to book a hotel in advance (that suits your budget) to avoid expensive surprises later. You could base yourself in Interlaken and explore the Jungfrau Region and surrounding areas. Rather than the Swiss Travel Pass, you could consider the Half Fare card (120chf) along with the Berner Oberland regional pass (it includes a wide range of attractions around the Jungfrau Region). Another option would be the Half Fare card along with the Top of Europe pass (if you're not interested in the areas other than Jungfrau Region)
Thanks for the great explanation sir. I am planning to visit the top of europe and I have already purchased the swiss travel pass. In your opinion, should the ticket be brought in advance or on the day trip itself?
Please buy the tickets for Top of Europe on the day of travel itself (after checking the weather forecast that clear views are predicted from the summit). There are no discounts for advance purchase, and if it's cloudy at the summit, you will not see anything and it will be a waste of money.
May I ask if the Swiss Travel Pass or the Jungfrau Travel Pass covers the cable car rides from Grindelwald to Mannlichen / Wengen? And also the cable car ride from Grindelwald to First? Thank you.
Thanks for watching...yes, the Jungfrau Travel Pass Covers the cable car ride Grindelwald -Männlichen - Wengen, as well as Grindelwald -First (atleast till the 2023 summer season). Details for 2024 summer season are usually published by Feb 2024.
Expertly done Mr.So Called Expert!! I will be spending 5 days based in Interlaken early September 2022......now in the process of planning an itinerary which will represent a snap shot of Swiss landscape.Therefore I am thinking of mountain/s,valley/s,lake/s(anything else yo can add?)I live in a tropical climate 365 days,so the mountains will be extremely cold for me.....packing as warm as I possibly can.What would you suggest as an out of Interlaken leisurely train ride to get a sense of the unbelievably stunning scenery this Swiss paradise offers.I will be soooooo appreciative.Thanks.
Thanks for your positive comments...A good daytrip from Interlaken is the Postbus from Meiringen that covers 4 passes (Grimselpass/Nufenenpass/Gotthard pass & Sustenpass- all higher than 2000m). This busride avoids the tourist crowds that you would encounter at most attractions. You can Google Swiss Postbus line 12.682 for further information.
@@socalled.travelexpert ....Genius!wish I can take you in my pocket!😂🤣
@@socalled.travelexpert can we use the Swiss half fare card for this daytrip? thanks in advance
If you are referring to the Postbus, yes...the Half Fare card is valid...check out the timetable though, as these mountain passes are only open in summer.
i'm thankful to come across this video. a couple wants to explore the Jungfrau region. we want to buy 6 days Berner Oberland Pass + Swiss half fare card. Can we use half fare card for Jongfraujoch? coz Berner Oberland pass does not include transpo to the Top but ferries to Lake Thun & Briens are included. i hope you get my point.
Thanks for the positive comment... with the half Fare card, you will anyways get a discount on the Berner Oberland pass (215chf instead of 330 CHF for the 6 day pass). However you still have to pay the 99chf surcharge for Jungfraujoch (unfortunately that is not discounted with the half Fare card). If you are only traveling in the Jungfrau Region, then you could also consider the Jungfrau Travel Pass together with the Half Fare card (only 63 chf (off-season) surcharge to Jungfraujoch and ferries on Lake Thun and Brienz included)
@@socalled.travelexpert thanks a lot this help in the planning our trip! one more thing we are coming from Tirano to St. Mortis boarding Bernina express
The Bernina train route is also very scenic... remember to sit on the left side in the direction of travel to get beautiful views of the Morteratsch glacier... you can have a look in one of my older videos...
th-cam.com/video/yphCxumV100/w-d-xo.html
Hi, which hike(not too stressful) can you recommend? I am staying in Grindelwald next week for 4 days. Thanks mate.
You could consider the Eiger trail (link below) th-cam.com/video/LvbalhJrRbw/w-d-xo.html,
or a hike to Pfingstegg (link below) th-cam.com/video/tA1YgqoSy5s/w-d-xo.html, or the short hike from Eigergletscher to Kleine Scheidegg (th-cam.com/video/9DfqxkG8W9I/w-d-xo.html). All these hikes were possible for a 6-8 year old, so should be easily done 👍
Very useful video.
I have a question : If I have Berner Oberland Pass, can I use it to travel for free for below routes ?
1. Interlaken to Lucerne
2. Lucerne to Basel
3. Basel to Interlaken
Thanks for watching...you can use it to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne (or Bern), but not onwards to Basel.
Hi thanks for explaining so well..so ill be traveling with my husband n 3yr old next year April start..
I am so confused as to what travel pass to order online.
So ill be travelling from geneve station to Interlaken by train (my stay for 2nights) and 3rd night back to geneve.
Day 1 i plan to travel Lauterbrunnen and kleine falbodensee.
Day 2:top of Europe and then explore grinderwald village and also grinderwald first.
Day 3:train to geneve and boat cruise(which is covered by swiss travel pass)
So shall i go for swiss travel pass for 3days?
Or any other pass which covers my up n down train travel to geneve ?
Please suggest
Thanks for watching...just a few comments:1) you don't need to buy the passes in advance. You can purchase them at any train station when you arrive in Switzerland.2) The Fallbodensee will not be accessible in April...it will still be snow covered 3) With the Swiss Travel Pass, free travel is included till Wengen and 25% discount thereafter. So it will cost you an additional (approx) 150chf from Wengen to Jungfraujoch.
@@socalled.travelexpert thank u so much
Hii can u pls suggest which pass will be suitable...planning to stay 2 nights in interlaken, 1 night each in lucerne and zurich...totally 4 nights and 5 days... would like to visit interlaken , spiez, harder kulm, lauterbrunnen, jungfrau, lucerne, boating in atleast one lakes, zurich city for one day...and vl be travelling to munich from zurich
Thanks for watching...you could consider either the half Fare card (if the total spend on tickets is higher than 240chf), or the Swiss travel pass. But remember that the Swiss travel pass only gives a 25% discount to the Jungfraujoch (full price ~235chf). I am also not sure if the Swiss Travel Pass includes free travel to Harder Kulm.
Hello, I have a ques on Travelling with Eurail pass Switzerland and taking a Jungfrao -Top of the Europe Pass.
This will be my first time going to Switzerland in the middle of September staying for 3 days arriving in Interlaken from Germany, travilling with Eururail PASS from Stutgart to interlaken,
Ques to you is - 1st day my Eurail PASS is valid from travelling from stutgart to Interlaken, but if I want to Visit to Jungfrao on the Second day ( Of my stay) can I be still eligible for 25% discount showing my Eurail pass.
Please clarify my ques.
I have taken a 5 days Eurail PASS for the month of september.
Hi..yes, you are eligible for a 25% discount, as long as your Eurail pass is valid.
Is Meiringen - Interlaken train trip covered under Top of Europe Pass?
My plan is to visit
Jungfeauhoch
Grindewald
Lauterbrunnen
Lake Brienz
Mürren
Wangen
I found cheap accommodation in Meiringen ( 40 % less price than one at Interlaken) Is it a good deal?
Either you reply or not reply.. Your videos are really usefull. Thank youu.
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. Unfortunately the Top of Europe pass doesn't include the travel from Meiringen to Interlaken. You should also keep in mind that travel time from Meiringen to Interlaken by train is around 30-40 min, and another 30 min from Interlaken to Grindelwald/ Lauterbrunnen.
@@socalled.travelexpert Thanks a lot for your reply. We found a solution. We are a group of 6 and planning for 8 days. Comparing the accomodation price in Interlaken, the accomodation in Meringen is 40-50 % cheaper. So we took the accomodation in Meiringen. Our plan is to explore the complete Jungfrau region. We selected our travel base as Interlaken Ost. If we travel everyday Meiringen - interlaken Ost , to and fro ticket will costs a lot (13 CHF * 2 = 26 CHF). So we decided to buy Jungfrau Travel pass.
Meiringen - Brienz to and fro ticket price is 5.20 CHF. Brienz - Interlaken Ost train line is covered under Jungfrau pass. Above all the ship journey in Lake Brienz and Lake Thun is free and also Jungfraujoch for an additional price of 63 CHF. So it seems a good deal.
Sounds like a good plan... thanks for sharing. If your total spend on tickets is higher than 240 SFr, you might also want to consider buying the Half Fare card (cost for 1 month card 120 SFr). Then you will get 50% discount on all travel (including the Jungfrau Travel Pass).
I checked the jungfrau website, and the top of Europe include grindelwald buses and railways
Yes, you are right. Looks like the validity has been updated, as the Grindelwald city buses were not included in the Top of Europe pass when we visited.
I see top of europe pass covers only 1 trip during pass validity not unlimited validity. instead we can take region pass + one trip to top which also includes trip in both lakes....
You are right about only a single journey to Jungfraujoch (not unlimited trips)...looks like the rules have changed recently.
Which website to check accurate weather of jungfrau?
You can check out the jungfrau.ch website for the 3 day weather forecast, and they have webcams at numerous locations as well.
@@socalled.travelexpert thanks you. God bless ❤️
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Brother is there any halal shops please?
I'm not sure about halal raw meat shops, but the Indian restaurants in the Jungfrau region all serve halal meat dishes. Hope this answers your question.
@@socalled.travelexpert thank you so much. You said top of europe pass is unlimited travel to Jungfraujoch top of europe, i heared with this pass you can only travel once at the top?
Yes, the Top of Europe pass includes unlimited rides to the Jungfraujoch...you can check the website to confirm.