[ashley_goh]

16 April 2024 at 22:35:05 #1415995

I’m staying in Interlaken from 19-23 April and am hoping to explore the Jungfrau region (e.g. Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Schynige Platte, the lakes, Harder Kulm). Will be getting a Jungfrau multi-day pass from 20-23 and leaving Interlaken at 2.30pm on 23rd. Mostly interested in going on hikes and sightseeing.

Could I get some advice on how best to schedule my itinerary, whether there will be hiking trails open for the places I’ve mentioned, and any other things I should be aware of?

Right now I’m thinking of the following schedule – do you think it’s feasible?
20th: Schynige platte + Lakes Thun and Brienz
21st: Grindelwald
22nd: Lauterbrunnen + Harder Kulm
23rd: Jungfraujoch + Interlaken (explore the city before leaving)

Also, how far in advance do I need to book things? Thank you!

[Alpenrose555]

17 April 2024 at 12:22:07 #1422126

Hi Ashley, and welcome to MySwissAlps!

Is this trip for next year? I’m assuming it is!

>>> Mostly interested in going on hikes and sightseeing.

It’s a bit early for higher altitude hikes in the Jungfrau Region, which typically don’t open until mid-June. There will be some lower altitude walks you can do though.

>>> 20th: Schynige platte + Lakes Thun and Brienz

The Schynige Platte railway doesn’t reopen until 15 June 2024. The date for next year will be similar.

Boats will be operating on the Lake Thun (2 services per day in each direction) and Lake Brienz (4 services per day in each direction), so you will need to plan carefully to fit both in.

https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/boat-lake-thun/

https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/boat-lake-brienz/

>>> 21st: Grindelwald

The gondola to First will be operating.

https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/grindelwald-first/

>>> 22nd: Lauterbrunnen + Harder Kulm

The Trümmelbach Falls reopens in early April, so you should be able to visit them.

https://www.truemmelbachfaelle.ch/e/

You could do a walk along the Lauterbrunnen Valley to Stechelberg.

https://www.myswissalps.com/blog/hike-lauterbrunnen-stechelberg/

You might also be able to do the walk from Grütschalp to Mürren, but trail conditions might not be ideal (e.g. snowy and/or muddy patches)

https://www.myswissalps.com/blog/hike-grutschalp-murren/

The funicular to Harder Kulm will be operating

https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/harder-kulm/

>>> 23rd: Jungfraujoch + Interlaken (explore the city before leaving)

You will be able to go to the Jungfraujoch, but don’t buy your ticket until the day before at the earliest – or better still on the day – after checking that the weather will be clear.

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

You can check the weather forecast here:

https://www.jungfrau.ch/de-ch/live/wetter/

A webcam for checking whether there are clear views at the Jungfraujoch are here:

https://www.jungfrau.ch/de-ch/live/webcams/

Info about Interlaken is here:

https://www.myswissalps.com/town/interlaken/

Hope this helps!

Alpenrose

[Yolanda]

18 April 2024 at 13:36:12 #1430973

Hi ashley_goh,

A very helpful reply from Alpenrose.  I hope it gives you a good overview of what you will be able to do during your visit.

In case you needed some online purchase options for the Jungfrau Travel Pass, there are some listed here:

• https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/jungfrau-travel-pass/#tickets

If it is indeed this coming week that you are visiting, I don’t think hiking will be possible. There is still much snow falling at the moment.

Kind regards,

Yolanda