Jungfrau
Mar 27th, 2023, 02:45 AM
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Jungfrau
We have 3 or 4 days in Switzerland, coming from Strassbourg before heading to Italy and would like to do Jungfrau. We were thinking of staying in Luzern originally. Could you please advise where is best to spend our few days. Is there somewhere close to Interlaken to stay for train trip or is it best to stay in the town. Any advice would be greatly appreciated with any aspect of Switzerland. Thank you
Mar 27th, 2023, 05:09 AM
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Interlaken would be the last place I'd stay. Stay higher in Lauterbrunnen, Wengen or Murren. Transport between the villages is a snap, especially if you have a train pass of some sort. The views from Wengen and Murren in particular are fabulous. Lauterbrunnen is situated down in the valley, surrounded by high cliffs and waterfalls. It's a transport hub of sorts - you can get to just about anywhere in the Berner Oberland from there.
We've stayed in all three, plus Grindelwald, many times. Our favorites are Murren and Wengen, with Lauterbrunnen coming in third. Grindelwald is just too busy for my tastes, and Interlaken is a full on small city. We mistakenly stayed in Interlaken on our very first visit to the area - never again.
We've stayed in all three, plus Grindelwald, many times. Our favorites are Murren and Wengen, with Lauterbrunnen coming in third. Grindelwald is just too busy for my tastes, and Interlaken is a full on small city. We mistakenly stayed in Interlaken on our very first visit to the area - never again.
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Mar 27th, 2023, 06:03 AM
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Stayed in MURREN is Sept.
Our TOP pick for Hiking and trams up to the top.
Stayed at Edelweiss, basic, clean room, Id try for new additions but not necessary if not avail.
Good meals on gorgeous terrace.
Our TOP pick for Hiking and trams up to the top.
Stayed at Edelweiss, basic, clean room, Id try for new additions but not necessary if not avail.
Good meals on gorgeous terrace.
Mar 27th, 2023, 08:19 AM
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We traveled easily from Grindelwald to the Jungfrau. When we were up at the top there a group of women from India in saris and sandals, bbrrr. It is cold up there! We layered sweaters and jackets. It was a huge highlight of our trip to Switzerland.
Mar 29th, 2023, 08:44 AM
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The cableway/train ride from Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch lasts just 1 hr, from Wengen (more scenic journey) it^s 1 1/2 hrs.
I would stay at Wengen. Murren is outside the direct itinerary.
The train ride from Wengen to Milan will be a bit longer than from Interlaken, however (4 hrs instead of 3).
I would stay at Wengen. Murren is outside the direct itinerary.
The train ride from Wengen to Milan will be a bit longer than from Interlaken, however (4 hrs instead of 3).
Mar 31st, 2023, 04:24 AM
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Hello Fraserx6
Interlaken is a good starting point for excursions to the Jungfrau and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. But if you want to be closer to the mountains, the villages of Grindelwald or Wengen are more suitable.
Have a great trip!
Martin
Interlaken is a good starting point for excursions to the Jungfrau and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. But if you want to be closer to the mountains, the villages of Grindelwald or Wengen are more suitable.
Have a great trip!
Martin
