Adventure

Zurich: Mount Eiger Train Day Trip via Kleine Scheidegg Pass

Adventure

Zurich: Mount Eiger Train Day Trip via Kleine Scheidegg Pass

From US$ 151.22 per person

Explore the Bernese Oberland on a day trip from Zurich. Ride in a comfortable bus to Lauterbrunnen and enjoy views of Mt. Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau on a cogwheel train ride to Kleine Scheidegg pass.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 11.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English, German

Experience

Highlights
  • Feel the thrill of riding the cogwheel railway up to Kleine Scheidegg pass
  • Enjoy magnificent alpine views of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Monch mountain range
  • Get close enough to touch the imposing North Face of the Eiger mountain
  • Stop to visit the village of Grindelwald which is nestled between alpine peaks
  • Take a short stroll through the charming timber houses in the town of Interlaken
Full description

Discover the stunning alpine scenery of the Bernese Oberland on this guided day trip from Zurich. Enjoy a spacious coach ride to the traditional resort town of Interlaken, before heading to Lauterbrunnen to catch a cogwheel train to the Kleine Scheidegg mountain pass. 

Enjoy pickup from an area next to the centrally-located Zurich HB train station. Board spacious coach and relax while taking in the views on the way to Interlaken where you can take a short walk where you can see the town's old timber houses before resuming to Lauterbrunnen.

Embark on a journey to 2061 meters above sea level on the cogwheel train. Take in breathtaking views of the majestic peaks of the Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains and the spectacular north face of Mount Eiger. 

Experience the sensational alpine environment to the fullest during your free time on the pass. Have the option of taking a hike, visiting the Jungfrau Eiger Walk (open late June to October), or find a restaurant where you can purchase some regional alpine dishes.

Make your way back town the mountain on a train ride down the northwest slope of mount Eiger to the charming alpine village of Grindelwald. In the late afternoon, meet with your tour guide and travel back to the Zurich HB train station on the bus. 

Includes
  • Bus from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen
  • Wifi on board
  • Guide
  • Roundtrip train between Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the Sihlquai bus terminal which is located 200 meters behind Zurich HB (central station). Look for the 'Gray Line' check-in booth right in the first parking lot. When using GPS, please type in ‘Limmatstrasse 5, 8005 Zürich’.

Open in Google Maps ⟶
Important information

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour takes place rain or shine
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 6 reviews

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating:

Absolutely the best tour I have ever been on, I enjoyed every minute of it. All staff were just fantastic!

January 31, 2023

Raimundo i Armando, guia i xofers genials. La excursió fantàstica

January 3, 2023

Translate

Really fun and informative guide

October 3, 2022

Product ID: 415637