[Anonymous]

26 April 2019 at 11:26:50 #821235

Hi all,

I am travelling on 18th June from Berlin to Interlaken via Bern. I would like to visit Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn within 2 days. I had lauterbrunnen in mind as base but I am having trouble finding accomodation for my dates. There seem to be more hotel options in Wengen.

Also, on the way back, I would like to travel from Interlaken to St Moritz for one day before catching the Bernina express to Tirano.

What would be a better base for my itinerary?

Which travel pass would better suit my trip?

Thanks for your inputs and advice,

Cheers,

Vandana

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[User]

Reply 1 of 10 • 26 April 2019 at 14:06:55 #910505

I would definitely choose Wengen over Lauterbrunnen. The village is lovely with beautiful views in all directions.

[User]

Reply 2 of 10 • 26 April 2019 at 15:36:42 #910506

Hi Melpomenne and welcome to MySwissAlps!

Wengen is a favourite on MySwissAlps but Lauterbrunnen may be slightly better for catching trains around the area (not significantly…).

Try the hotels suggested here:

• http://www.myswissalps.com/la uterbrunnen/hotels
• http://www.myswissalps.com/we ngen/hotels

As for the best rail pass – that will depend on your exact travel each day. Have a read here for help once you’ve planned each day’s trips: http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/ticketspasses/prac tical/chooserailpass

I’d have a hard look at the 3 days Swiss Travel Pass for simplicity: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass

[User]

Reply 3 of 10 • 27 April 2019 at 8:51:23 #910507

Lauterbrunnen hands down and I have stayed at both more than once. That said. both are excellent.

[rockoyster]

Reply 4 of 10 • 27 April 2019 at 8:55:19 #910508

Hi Vandana,

An “outside the square” suggestion. Skip the Jungfrau and go direct to Zermatt. Then take Glacier Express to St Moritz and Bernina Express to Tirano. You’re welcome. 😎

[User]

Reply 5 of 10 • 27 April 2019 at 18:59:14 #910509

3 stars. Won’t say why. There are no requirements….

Slowpoke

[User]

Reply 6 of 10 • 29 April 2019 at 0:20:07 #910510

Good day peeps.. on top of Vandana’s question, I have a question about Wengen too.

When I tried to search for trainride to Wengen, the choices are lauterbrunnen EY and Lauterbrunnen bahnoff but no Wengen.

Same goes with when i search from geneva to Lauterbrunnen, so many lauterbrunnens came out. Usually which one do you choose?

Cheerz

[rockoyster]

Reply 7 of 10 • 29 April 2019 at 0:29:18 #910511

Hello Shelly and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

Use the timetable on the SBB website (bit.ly/2HH1U7B) or the highly-recommended SBB Mobile app (bit.ly/2ICIUHi) to plan your travel and buy tickets if required. If you are not familiar with using the timetable it will pay to first read the instructions on this page – http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable.

Just look for Lauterbrunnen or Wengen without any additional text.

[User]

Reply 8 of 10 • 29 April 2019 at 2:49:11 #910512

<<“When I tried to search for trainride to Wengen, the choices are lauterbrunnen EY and Lauterbrunnen bahnoff but no Wengen.

Same goes with when i search from geneva to Lauterbrunnen, so many lauterbrunnens came out. Usually which one do you choose? “>>

Please, please, read the instructions page that Rockoyster linked you to. And, follow his advice about station names.

If you want to know what all the stations with extra names are, you can find out from this map:

map.search.ch/?pos=637456,161846&z=12 8&poi=bergbahn,haltest elle,zug

Mouse over the icons to get official names.

Slowpoke

[User]

Reply 9 of 10 • 29 April 2019 at 6:38:35 #910513

Hi all,

Thank you for all your responses.

So far, I’m still trying to find a hotel in lauterbrunnen, but if I don’t I’ll stick to Wengen. Also, is there any night life in Wengen? Can i grab a bite somewhere late night?

I have also taken the Bernina Express ticket and getting off at Tirano and there is only 8 mins buffer/transit time for the next train to Milan. Will that be adequate or I better wait another hour or two for the next train, in order to be on the safe side?

Cheers,

Vandana

[User]

Reply 10 of 10 • 30 April 2019 at 7:55:00 #910514

Hello Melpomenne,

You couldn’t find a nice Hotel in Lauterbrunnen in the recommendations in Luke’s link? Alternatively you can also look into rentals:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/la uterbrunnen/rentals

Regarding the connection in Tirano, this thread and Google maps should answer your question:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/bernina-express-tirano-train-station-and-bus

If you feel uncomfortable then it might be a nice idea to take the next train and enjoy Tirano a little, maybe have a meal?!

Make sure you also check:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/italy

Best,
Steph

Best,
Steph