[AlexGreene2026]

1 November 2026 at 23:27:11 #2799604

My wife, our 13-year-old and I will be staying 5 nights in Interlaken in mid-June. We plan day trips to Jungfraujoch, Lauterbrunnen and Murren, plus one boat cruise on Lake Thun. Would the Swiss Travel Pass pay off for that, or are point-to-point tickets (with the Half Fare Card) cheaper? Also curious how busy the trains and Jungfraujoch get that time of year.

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[Anna]

Reply 1 of 2 • 2 November 2026 at 18:58:16 #2799613

Hi Alex,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

From experience, I can say that mid-June is the start of the peak season. For excursions to Jungfraujoch, you will need to book your seats in advance in addition to having tickets.

With the Swiss Travel Pass, you get 25% discounts on the excursion to Jungfraujoch.

Jungfraujoch: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/jungfraujoch/

Train travel to Lauterbrunnen and Mürren, and lake cruises on Lake Thun are free with the Swiss Travel Pass. Please request for the complimentary Swiss Family Card so your 13-year old daughter can travel along for free (no ticket required, but she will still need seat reservation for the excursion to Jungfraujoch). You can more information about how to use the Swiss Travel Pass here: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-travel-pass/

If you are exploring just one region, you might want to check out the Berner Oberland Pass: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/berner-oberland-pass/

Regards,
Anna

[Roger Sexton]

Reply 2 of 2 • 3 November 2026 at 6:50:08 #2799618

Hello Alex

Further to Anna’s reply, (especially her last paragraph)  IF your Swiss trip is confined to the area around Interlaken, then getting the Swiss Travel Pass is probably not the best solution financially.

EITHER.  The two adults get Half Fare Cards and Berner Oberland Passes, and The Family Card for the daughter,
OR  The two adults get Half Fare Cards and Jungfrau Travel Passes, and The Family Card for the daughter,

Swiss Half Fare Card: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-half-fare-card/
Jungfrau Travel Pass: https://www.myswissalps.com/details/buy-jungfrau-travel-pass/

Best wishes for your detailed planning.

Roger