Grindelwald & Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich

Tranquil lakes, scenic mountains and dramatic glaciers: embrace the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps on this day trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken from Zurich.

Grindelwald & Interlaken Day Trip Itinerary

Meet your guide at the Silhquai Bus Terminal in Zurich. Begin your tour through the Bernese Oberland, passing through Lucerne and arriving in Interlaken. Take a brief bus tour of the area before heading to Grindelwald, known as Glacier Village.

In Grindelwald, receive your train tickets for the return to Interlaken and three hours of free time for exploration. Consider taking the cable car to Mount First for views over 7,100 feet (2,100 metres). You can also visit local shops and enjoy a typical lunch of local delicacies.

Make your way to the Grindelwald train station to catch the train back to Interlaken, which takes 36 minutes. Enjoy the natural landscapes and passing Alpine villages during the journey.

In Interlaken, you will have two hours of free time for shopping, a boat cruise on Lake Brienz, or taking the cable car to Harder Kulm for extensive views. Meet your guide in Interlaken for the return bus journey to Zurich.

Please Note

This tour is partially guided. The guide will accompany you from Zurich to Grindelwald and from Interlaken back to Zurich. During free time and the train journey, you will have tickets and an informational booklet.

Changes After March 31st, 2025

If you do this activity after March 31st, 2025:

Free time in Grindelwald will be approximately 3.5 hoursThere will be a brief visit to Interlaken for shoppingA visit to Lauterbrunnen will be includedThe Grindelwald - Interlaken train journey will be replaced by a bus tripThere will be a live guide in English throughout the tour