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From Bern: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch & Bernese Alps by Train

1. From Bern: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch & Bernese Alps by Train

A must for a visit in Switzerland is Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousander peaks Jungfrau and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level. It’s part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, belonging to the Unesco world heritage site. A aerial cableway and a coghwheel train connects the Jungfraujoch with Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Since 1912, this fantastic glacier world is accessible by coghwheel train. The tour begins with the travel from your starting point by train to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where the Jungfrau railway line starts. It is a varied tour with a constantly changing landscape up to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe with the highest train station in Europe. At the Top of Europe, your guide will take you on a tour through the attractions like the Sphinx terrace, the viewing platform, the Alpine sensation exhibition and the Ice cave. The building include several panoramic restaurants and shops.

From Bern: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Private Tour

2. From Bern: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Private Tour

Explore the mountain of Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe" in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousand peaks Jungfrau and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 meters (11,371 ft) above sea level. Meet your guide at your hotel and make your way to the train station in Bern. Board an intercity train for 1 hour to Interlaken, where you will change onto a local train. After 20 minutes, arrive at Lauterbrunnen, a small village at the end of the valley. Ride the cogwheel railway from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg, passing Wengen, a small alpine town known for winter sports. At Keine Scheidegg, change onto the Jungfrau railway, which will take you to the top of the mountain. During the ride, the train will make a scenic stop in the middle of the tunnel. Once you arrive at Jungfraujoch, take a 1-hour walking tour through the tunnel system. If the weather conditions are good, you may be able to see the Black Forest in Germany from the terrace. Continue through the ice cave to the plateau, a lovely outdoor spot covered in snow. Finish the walking tour by passing through a small exhibition about chocolate making in Switzerland. Stop for lunch at 1 of the 3 restaurants in Jungfraujoch - your guide will be happy to assist you or join you for lunch. After lunch, take in the views and enjoy the mountain air, before you head back to the Jungfrau railway for the descent to Kleine Scheidegg. Make an optional stop in Grindelwald if desired, before returning back to Bern via the same route where you will be dropped at your hotel. 

From Basel: Private Full-Day Glacier Express Train Tour

3. From Basel: Private Full-Day Glacier Express Train Tour

Travel on the world-famous Glacier Express Train with a guide. Bring your friends or family along for a private experience, for just your group and your guide. Hop aboard for a round-trip, panoramic journey by train. You'll be glued to the window for these 4 hours from Chur to Brig, crossing 291 bridges, passing through 91 tunnels, and climbing up to approximately 7,000 feet above sea level. Relax on the iconic Glacier Express while passing the spectacular valleys and mountains of the Swiss Alps. According to your group's preferences, you can get out and take a short walk around in Chur or Brig. Your guide will accompany you from the starting point, show you the changing landscape, and answer any questions you may have about the country and its people.

Schilthorn (James Bond Location) Small Group Tour form Bern

4. Schilthorn (James Bond Location) Small Group Tour form Bern

Explore the Schilthorn, Bond World, and Piz Gloria on a group tour from Bern. Board a series of cable cars to get to the Schilthorn from the valley floor. Take in panoramic views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau mountains from the top viewing platform. Meet your guide for the day and set out from Bern to discover a film location of the James Bond movie, Piz Gloria. This revolving restaurant was featured in the 1969 James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."  Continue the tour with a visit to the Bond World exhibition to relive different movie moments. Then, from the terrace at Birg, start the Thrill Walk down to the vertical drops of the rock massif. As you explore, your tour guide will show you the changing landscape and answer your questions about the country and its people. As an added perk, your guide will show you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Bern: Private 75-Minute Matterhorn Helicopter Flight

5. Bern: Private 75-Minute Matterhorn Helicopter Flight

On this 75-minute alpine flight you will get to experience some of the most breathtaking mountains views the Alps have to offer.  Meet the friendly staff at Bern-Belp airport. After a short safety briefing, you will take a seat in the helicopter. First, you will fly via Riggisberg, Adelboden, Wildstrubel, and Sierre to the impressive Dent Blanche. You will then get up close to the most famous mountain in Switzerland, the Matterhorn. The return flight takes you through the Mattertal valley in the direction of Visp. See the Petersgrat mountain, the Blüemlisalp river, and finally Lake Thun. After a safe landing back at Bern airport, you will receive a souvenir. You will also be able to download pictures from your flight without any extra costs.

Schilthorn Piz Gloria Private Tour from Basel

6. Schilthorn Piz Gloria Private Tour from Basel

Your tour begins as you meet your tour guide in your hotel lobby. You will then make the journey from the Lauterbrunnen valley to the top of the Birg. 2100m above sea level. First, take a 2-hour ride on the intercity train to Interlaken East. From there, take a local train to the Lauterbrunnen. Then ride a bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg. As you ride, you’ll pass the “Staubach” waterfall, the helicopter base, and the steep mountain walls. After arriving at Stechelberg, you’ll begin your ascent up the mountain via cable car. Ascend 2100-meters above sea level up the Birg. Once there, walk the “thrill walk,” a steel walk that hugs the side of the mountain. The “thrill walk” has netting that you can climb through that will almost give you the feeling that you are floating hundreds of meters above the ground. Take a second cable car and ascend to 2970-meters above sea level, into a majestic world surrounded by mountains. After your cable car ride, head to the James Bond exhibition where you will see memorabilia from the 007 films. Enjoy lunch at the 360-degree rotating restaurant. The restaurant was partly financed by the James Bond production team and served as the setting for the 1969 Bond film “Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” Take in fantastic views of the famous peaks of “Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau,” in what was once a James Bond villain’s secret lair. In clear weather, you may even be able to see Mont Blanc. Afterward, your tour guide will lead you to the intercity train back to Basel, and then finally, back to your hotel.

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