The Jungfrau Region

Grindelwald, Eiger Express Regions

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The Jungfrau Region is up there with the best of them: be inspired by the largest glacier and the highest upper station in the Alps on the Jungfraujoch. Marvel at the most impressive waterfalls, and enjoy idyllic mountain villages and the ideal conditions for winter sports.

The Jungfrau Region at a glance

This is the Jungfrau Region

The Jungfrau Region is situated in the southwest of Switzerland in the Bernese Oberland. The Jungfraujoch, the Eiger, the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Aare Gorge make the region a top destination for excursions.

Discover the Jungfrau Region

The Jungfrau region with its three valleys offers you much of Switzerland in a compact area. In the Lauterbrunnen Valley, marvel at rushing waterfalls opposite idyllic alpine meadows and enjoy the car-free mountain villages of Wengen and Mürren. A trip to the Schilthorn with its revolving restaurant and the Thrill Walk makes for a spectacular experience. Grindelwald promises the utmost in mountain adventure: in the Glacial Gorge, for example, or on the First Cliff Walk. Finally, in the Haslital, hike through the wild Aare Gorge or the lakescape on the Grimsel.

The Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch, at 3,454 metres, is the highest upper station in the Alps. You can reach it from Grindelwald or Wengen via the Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the Eiger north face. From the Sphinx Observatory on the Jungfraujoch, you can look out over the monumental Aletsch Glacier. Other highlights include the Ice Palace, strolls through year-round snow and the Snow Fun Park.

Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage site

The largest glacier area in the Alps is a power spot like no other and is one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the world. Discover the diversity of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage site both in and around the Jungfrau Region. Whether glacier trekking, ski touring or on a summit experience: the eternal ice, the gorges, waterfalls and mountain lakes are sure to inspire you.

Around the Jungfrau Region

Also belonging to the Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage site: the beautiful Lake Oeschinen at the foot of the Blüemlisalp massif. By taking the Lötschberg Tunnel or crossing the Grimsel Pass, you can reach Valais, along with the Rhône Glacier and the Aletsch Glacier in the Aletsch Arena. Another top excursion destination is Interlaken, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

Experience the Jungfrau Region for less

With the Swiss Travel Pass, Half Fare Card, Bernese Oberland Pass or Jungfrau Travel Pass, you can benefit while travelling through the Jungfrau Region. With the digital guest card that you’ll receive when you stay for one night or more, you’ll benefit from numerous discounts on experiences and travel by public transport in the Jungfrau Region.

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  • Hotel-Restaurant Brienzerburli 3 Stars

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    Brienz, Bern Region

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  • Hotel Krone Thun 4 Stars

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    Thun, Bern Region

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  • Alpinhotel Bort 3 Stars

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    Grindelwald, Bern Region

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  • Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort 4 Stars

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    Grindelwald, Bern Region

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  • Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof 5 Stars

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    Grindelwald, Bern Region

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  • Bergwelt Grindelwald 4 Stars

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    Grindelwald, Bern Region

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  • Eiger Mürren Swiss Quality Hotel 4 Stars

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    Mürren, Bern Region

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  • Hotel Alpenrose Wengen 3 Stars

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    Wengen, Bern Region

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  • Jugendherberge Grindelwald

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    Grindelwald, Bern Region

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  • The Lab Hotel 3 Stars

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    Thun, Bern Region

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  • Thun Thun's bridges city tour

    The glistening Aare flows right through the town of Thun. Discover Thun's many bridges that... from CHF 25
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    valid: 07.09.2025 - 18.10.2025

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  • Wilderswil Canyon Swing Grindelwald Glacier Canyon

    Jump 50 m into the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon. Attached to a rope, you will experience pure... from CHF 125
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    valid: 14.06.2025 - 30.11.2025

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  • Interlaken Γιούνγκφραουγιόχ: Κορυφή της Ευρώπης από το Ίντερλακεν - Ολοήμερη Εκδρομή

    Απολαύστε μια συναρπαστική διαδρομή με οδοντωτό τρένο από το Grindelwald στο Jungfraujoch και το... from CHF 314
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  • Interlaken Custom Session Summer - Adaptive

    Our mountain lake tour on Brienzersee or Lake Brienz as its known in english,  really makes the most... from CHF 640
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  • Interlaken Interlaken private walking tour

    Marvel at the most important attractions of Interlaken while enjoying a guided and private walking... from CHF 251
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  • Grindelwald Fly-Line Ticket Pfingstegg

    With the Fly-Line Ticket, you can soar over 350 m through the forest at Pfingstegg. An integrated... from CHF 14
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    valid: 14.06.2025 - 13.06.2026

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Travel information: The Jungfrau Region