Immerse yourself in a traditional Swiss alpine village; Mürren’s car-free streets are lined with chocolate-box wooden chalets, adorned with colourful flowers. Listen out for the tinkling of cowbells as you settle into your chalet-style hotel for a 2 night stay.

The best way to reach Mürren is by train; just 55 mins from Interlaken, 2hrs from Bern, 3hrs from Zurich or Basel, 3h45 from Geneva.

Overnight Mürren

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Eiger | Hotel

Hotel Eiger was founded in 1892 and is found in the heart car-free Mürren. Your hosts are Susanna and Adrian Stähli, the fourth generation of managing Hotel Eiger! This family-run chalet-hotel boasts a swimming pool, Jacuzzi with views of the Eiger and Mönch peaks, rain shower, sauna and solarium. Dine in the Eiger Saal with a 5-course half-board dinner option or a la carte menu, where you’ll enjoy views of the three iconic peaks, or opt for the cosy Eiger Stubli. Delicious dishes include jugged venison hunter’s style with bacon, pearl onions and bread croutons, buttered spätzli and root vegetables, and to follow there’s dark Toberlerone chocolate mousse, or parfait of strawberries and green pepper with Cointreau. Hotel Eiger has a relaxing lounge and a terrace for soaking up the sunshine and mountain vistas. By evening you can nestle into the Tächi Bar with a glass of whisky, wine, hot chocolate or pot of fine English tea. Stay in a superior room, with balcony and magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Mürren is nestled amidst a backdrop of iconic peaks; the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The Jungfrau region is a hiker’s paradise, with around 500km of superb way-marked trails. You can make good use of the cable cars, railways and funicular services to shorten or lengthen your hike as you wish! Each day we offer a variety of suggested walks to get you exploring the alpine meadows and mountain slopes.

Another option for today is to ride the cable car to the top of the Schilthorn, where you can admire 200 other peaks from the Skyline viewing platform at 2970m. There’s also a 360° restaurant and interactive Bond World 007 exhibition; paying homage to the thriller ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’.

Flexible Walking: 4-14km

Overnight Mürren

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Eiger | Hotel

Hotel Eiger was founded in 1892 and is found in the heart car-free Mürren. Your hosts are Susanna and Adrian Stähli, the fourth generation of managing Hotel Eiger! This family-run chalet-hotel boasts a swimming pool, Jacuzzi with views of the Eiger and Mönch peaks, rain shower, sauna and solarium. Dine in the Eiger Saal with a 5-course half-board dinner option or a la carte menu, where you’ll enjoy views of the three iconic peaks, or opt for the cosy Eiger Stubli. Delicious dishes include jugged venison hunter’s style with bacon, pearl onions and bread croutons, buttered spätzli and root vegetables, and to follow there’s dark Toberlerone chocolate mousse, or parfait of strawberries and green pepper with Cointreau. Hotel Eiger has a relaxing lounge and a terrace for soaking up the sunshine and mountain vistas. By evening you can nestle into the Tächi Bar with a glass of whisky, wine, hot chocolate or pot of fine English tea. Stay in a superior room, with balcony and magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

You’ll find Wengen just across the Lauterbrunnen valley from Mürren, perched at the top of vertical cliffs springing with waterfalls. You have a choice of rewarding walks at your fingertips, which you can combine with mountain transport to adjust your walk as you wish.

Trains run from Mürren to Grütschalp, from where you can descend by cable car to Lauterbrunnen. The railway from here winds its way up to the car-free alpine village of Wengen, situated on a sunny plateau with outstanding views to the Jungfrau. Spend your next 2 nights here.

Flexible Walking: 4-13km

Overnight Wengen

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Beausite Park Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

The Beausite Park Hotel is located slightly elevated above the village centre of Wengen. The view of the Jungfrau and the mountains is breath-taking and you can easily reach the village centre and the cable way station on foot. They have a large swimming pool with whirlpool and a sauna area with steam bath.

Grand Hotel Belvédère | 5 Star | Hotel

Grand Hotel Belvedere is a 5-star newly-renovated resort nestled away in Wengen, set against the panoramic mountain scenery of Schilthorn, Silberhorn and Jungfrau Mountain. With 90 rooms and suites it carters to individual traveller, couples and families likewise.

Hotel Silberhorn | Hotel

Hotel Silberhorn is in the heart of the village, and boasts an impressive spa with fitness suite. It has 63 rooms and two restaurants (one of which is a la carte, serving such Swiss specialities as raclette and fondu; the other is a buffet/half board restaurant). Guests can book massages with therapists (booking recommended 1-2 days in advance, payable locally). There is a solarium (surcharge payable). The spa has a relaxation area with lounge beds and whirlpools and herbal tea. There are herb and Finnish saunas and a steam bath (facilities open from 14:00-20:00). Minimum age 16yrs for the sauna/spa area. Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, and there is free WiFi in the entire hotel.

A must-do walk is the aptly named Panorama Trail, reached by the Männlichen cable car (2342m). The trail traces the foot of the Männlichen chain, through woods and alpine pastures with views of the mighty rock walls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and untouched Trümmelbach Valley to Kleine Scheidegg (2061m).

Reward yourself wth a cold beer, steaming plate of rösti and melting raclette at this celebrated mountain pass, with breath-taking views to the Eiger, Lauberhorn and their glaciers. From Kleine Scheidegg you can also ride the railway up to the Jungfraujoch, the highest point reachable by rail in Europe (also see Days 6 & 7).

You can board the Wengernalp railway back to the village or continue your walk further.

Flexible Walking: 5-12km

Overnight Wengen

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Beausite Park Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

The Beausite Park Hotel is located slightly elevated above the village centre of Wengen. The view of the Jungfrau and the mountains is breath-taking and you can easily reach the village centre and the cable way station on foot. They have a large swimming pool with whirlpool and a sauna area with steam bath.

Grand Hotel Belvédère | 5 Star | Hotel

Grand Hotel Belvedere is a 5-star newly-renovated resort nestled away in Wengen, set against the panoramic mountain scenery of Schilthorn, Silberhorn and Jungfrau Mountain. With 90 rooms and suites it carters to individual traveller, couples and families likewise.

Hotel Silberhorn | Hotel

Hotel Silberhorn is in the heart of the village, and boasts an impressive spa with fitness suite. It has 63 rooms and two restaurants (one of which is a la carte, serving such Swiss specialities as raclette and fondu; the other is a buffet/half board restaurant). Guests can book massages with therapists (booking recommended 1-2 days in advance, payable locally). There is a solarium (surcharge payable). The spa has a relaxation area with lounge beds and whirlpools and herbal tea. There are herb and Finnish saunas and a steam bath (facilities open from 14:00-20:00). Minimum age 16yrs for the sauna/spa area. Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, and there is free WiFi in the entire hotel.

One of our favourite Swiss walks is the Eiger Trail from Eigergletscher (a short train ride from Wengen) to Alpiglen. This high route brings you right in front of the famous North Face itself; look up and right to see the metal ladders and perhaps even a climber or two setting off on an adventure.

Soak up the views over the Wetterhorn and the Grosse Scheidegg before continuing on a zig zag trail down to Alpiglen. Here you can jump on board the train, or walk further via Gletscherschlucht to Grindelwald, your base for the next 3 nights.

Remember, you can also take cable cars or the train all the way from Wengen to picture-postcard Grindelwald, and there are easier/shorter walks to choose from.

Flexible Walking: 5-13km

Overnight Grindelwald

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Belvedere | 4 Star | Hotel

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hote is a 4-star superior hotel dating from 1907, with unrivalled direct views of the Eiger. Your hosts are the Hauser family, now in their third generation of running the hotel. Relax in the small but attractive spa area with its large indoor pool, ‘Experience’ shower, Finnish sauna and glacier steam bath, or take a dip in the outdoor salt water Jacuzzi. You can book the sauna for private use in the evening – please ask at reception. The fine dining Restaurant Français showcases inventive cuisine featuring fresh, home-grown ingredients; classic Swiss specialities as well as light fusion food with a Mediterranean or Asian influence. The restaurant is a member of the French gourmet association ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. On Monday evenings you have the chance to take a peek behind the scenes, with a visit to the kitchen with Markus Berger and his crew. All rooms have a large balcony with mountain views, and there’s even a choice of pillows for a truly refreshing sleep! If you would like to dine on the terrace we recommend making a reservation, especially during July and August (as this is very popular).

Bergwelt Grindelwald | 4 Star | Hotel

All rooms are equiped with free high-speed WiFi, smart TV and sound system, individual air conditioning, international, Swiss and USB sockets as well as minibar, coffee and tea. Every overnight stay in the Bergwelt Grindelwald includes a rich breakfast buffet and access to the exclusive Fire & Ice SPA. O

A must-do optional excursion during your stay in the Bernese Oberland is the ‘Top of Europe’ Jungfraujoch, easily reached by rail from either Wengen or Grindelwald. From Kleine Scheidegg, the cog-wheel railway climbs steeply up to the Jungfraujoch (3454m).

At the very top you’ll find an ice palace with ice sculptures, a viewing plateau, restaurants and panoramic “Sphinx” observation terrace with views over the Aletsch glacier, the longest alpine glacier at 23km.

From Grindelwald you’ve a choice of walks; explore the Grosse Scheidegg plateau, the sparkling Bachalpsee or First with its cable car station. Mountain cafés dotted around Grindelwald will tempt you to relax in the sunshine with a large slice of Apfelstrüdel or Mövenpick icecream sundae— you need to keep your energy levels up after all!

Flexible Walking: 7-14km

Overnight Grindelwald

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Belvedere | 4 Star | Hotel

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hote is a 4-star superior hotel dating from 1907, with unrivalled direct views of the Eiger. Your hosts are the Hauser family, now in their third generation of running the hotel. Relax in the small but attractive spa area with its large indoor pool, ‘Experience’ shower, Finnish sauna and glacier steam bath, or take a dip in the outdoor salt water Jacuzzi. You can book the sauna for private use in the evening – please ask at reception. The fine dining Restaurant Français showcases inventive cuisine featuring fresh, home-grown ingredients; classic Swiss specialities as well as light fusion food with a Mediterranean or Asian influence. The restaurant is a member of the French gourmet association ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. On Monday evenings you have the chance to take a peek behind the scenes, with a visit to the kitchen with Markus Berger and his crew. All rooms have a large balcony with mountain views, and there’s even a choice of pillows for a truly refreshing sleep! If you would like to dine on the terrace we recommend making a reservation, especially during July and August (as this is very popular).

Bergwelt Grindelwald | 4 Star | Hotel

All rooms are equiped with free high-speed WiFi, smart TV and sound system, individual air conditioning, international, Swiss and USB sockets as well as minibar, coffee and tea. Every overnight stay in the Bergwelt Grindelwald includes a rich breakfast buffet and access to the exclusive Fire & Ice SPA. O

A must-do optional excursion during your stay in the Bernese Oberland is the ‘Top of Europe’ Jungfraujoch, easily reached by rail from either Wengen or Grindelwald. From Kleine Scheidegg, the cog-wheel railway climbs steeply up to the Jungfraujoch (3454m).

At the very top you’ll find an ice palace with ice sculptures, a viewing plateau, restaurants and panoramic “Sphinx” observation terrace with views over the Aletsch glacier, the longest alpine glacier at 23km.

From Grindelwald you’ve a choice of walks; explore the Grosse Scheidegg plateau, the sparkling Bachalpsee or First with its cable car station. Mountain cafés dotted around Grindelwald will tempt you to relax in the sunshine with a large slice of Apfelstrüdel or Mövenpick icecream sundae— you need to keep your energy levels up after all!

Flexible Walking: 7-14km

Overnight Grindelwald

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Belvedere | 4 Star | Hotel

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hote is a 4-star superior hotel dating from 1907, with unrivalled direct views of the Eiger. Your hosts are the Hauser family, now in their third generation of running the hotel. Relax in the small but attractive spa area with its large indoor pool, ‘Experience’ shower, Finnish sauna and glacier steam bath, or take a dip in the outdoor salt water Jacuzzi. You can book the sauna for private use in the evening – please ask at reception. The fine dining Restaurant Français showcases inventive cuisine featuring fresh, home-grown ingredients; classic Swiss specialities as well as light fusion food with a Mediterranean or Asian influence. The restaurant is a member of the French gourmet association ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. On Monday evenings you have the chance to take a peek behind the scenes, with a visit to the kitchen with Markus Berger and his crew. All rooms have a large balcony with mountain views, and there’s even a choice of pillows for a truly refreshing sleep! If you would like to dine on the terrace we recommend making a reservation, especially during July and August (as this is very popular).

Bergwelt Grindelwald | 4 Star | Hotel

All rooms are equiped with free high-speed WiFi, smart TV and sound system, individual air conditioning, international, Swiss and USB sockets as well as minibar, coffee and tea. Every overnight stay in the Bergwelt Grindelwald includes a rich breakfast buffet and access to the exclusive Fire & Ice SPA. O

After breakfast check-out of your traditional chalet-style hotel and make your onward journey. If you’re planning a longer European tour then the Italian Lakes combines perfectly with the Swiss Alps.