[Anonymous]

31 July 2019 at 8:25:42 #823153

HI,

I am planning to visit Switzerland from 12 to 16 November this year. The places I would like to visit are: Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Murren Gimmelwald and buy a swiss travel pass to go on the Bernina Express and Jungfraujoch. I would like to know if the cable cars are operational in November and alternate travel option..

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[pvonk]

Reply 1 of 10 • 31 July 2019 at 13:52:03 #919029

Hi, and welcome to the site. In early November, you’ll find things very slow in places like Lauterbrunnen since most hotels and shops are closed due to the change from fall to skiing seasons. Grindelwald is a larger town and shouldn’t be affected as much. You might focus on that if you are looking for a base. The trains will be running but others might add to the conversation regarding which cable cars are operational then.

[Arno]

Reply 2 of 10 • 31 July 2019 at 18:04:22 #919030

Hi Veena,

Our mountain pages and the timetable allow you to check if cable cars are operational:

• http://www.myswissalps.com/ac tivities/naturalsites/ mountains
• http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

There are usually no alternative modes of transport.

[User]

Reply 3 of 10 • 1 August 2019 at 16:37:17 #919031

Hi Pvonk

Thanks for your reply.

Can you suggest places to visit from Grindelwald?

I have read that the cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grusthalp is not available as from 10 NOV. Iwould like to know if there are trains going directly to Murren.

[pvonk]

Reply 4 of 10 • 1 August 2019 at 17:06:48 #919032

If you haven’t got it yet, download the SBB Mobile app to your cell phone. Use it as a handy reference to find train/boat/etc schedules between two locations. This is how you can tell what’s available, if anything.

The app indicates Lauterbrunnen to Grutschalp not operating from Oct 21 to Nov 8.

[Annika]

Reply 5 of 10 • 2 August 2019 at 6:12:18 #919033

Hi Veena,

There are no direct trains from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren. You can get there either by cable car to Grütschalp and train via Winteregg, or by bus to Stechelberg and cable car via Gimmelwald. One of those options is always available, even if there’s maintenance work going on on the other route.

Tips for activities near Grindelwald can be found at http://www.myswissalps.com/gr indelwald and http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfrauregion/activitie s.

[User]

Reply 6 of 10 • 2 August 2019 at 8:15:15 #919034

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

[User]

Reply 7 of 10 • 2 August 2019 at 8:18:09 #919035

Hi

You are of a great help. I was worried that i will not be able to travel to Murren, now I am relieved, thanks a lot.

[User]

Reply 8 of 10 • 2 August 2019 at 15:48:35 #919036

Hi Arno

Thanks for your reply.It was very helpful.

[User]

Reply 9 of 10 • 10 August 2019 at 17:59:19 #919037

Hi

If i have a swiss pass is it necessary to pay for a reservation for the golden pass trsin?

[User]

Reply 10 of 10 • 11 August 2019 at 11:53:27 #919038

Hello Veena,

I assume you are talking about the Lucerne – Interlaken part of the Golden Pass trains, right?! If so, then NO reservation is needed for this journey if you hold the Swiss Travel Pass, you can simply board any train and present your pass when asked to do so.
– http://www.myswissalps.com/go ldenpass

As you will see in the “tickets” tab of above link, reservations ARE recommended for the Zweisimmen – Montreux part of the journey, if this is the part you’re referring to.

See details about the Swiss Travel Pass, incl. validity (check out the map), price, etc. in the according tabs of this link:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass

Best,
Steph