Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau & Grindelwald Tour | From Basel

Your guide will meet you at the train station, before whisking you away to Lauterbrunnen.

With the accompaniment of an expert guide, this three-part Alpine adventure tour will commence with a tranquil rail journey through the Swiss mountains to the blissful town of Lauterbrunnen, nestled in between the Swiss Alps and enveloped by unspoiled lush valleys. While wandering through the idyllic village, our guide will unveil the area's extensive history, including the first evidence of the municipality's existence in 1240. Here, you will encounter the magical Staubbach Falls. In this fairytale landscape, a 297m (974ft) tall, never-ending cascade of glacier waterfalls from an overhanging cliff — this visit poses an excellent opportunity to capture the waterfall’s natural spectacle on camera! During this stop, our guide will recount the chronicles of Staubbach Falls's past, enabling you to gain exclusive insight into its history and cultural impacts, including the tale of how its magnificence inspired Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's poem "Gesang der Geister über den Wassern” in 1779

The tour will continue with a scenic trip to Kleine Scheidegg, a regal mountain pass surrounded by theatrical glacier landscapes. Amidst the journey, you’ll pass through Wengen, a serene ski village that offers panoramic views of the region’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this moment, the guide will share the area’s abundant history, enabling you to discover tales of its development during the 19th century. Reaching Kleine Scheidegg, there will be a rare opportunity to take in the surrounding mountain peaks, including the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger. Our guide's compelling commentary will accompany astonishing Alpine views. They will share the remarkable history behind each peak and detail interesting facts about the neighboring Jungfrau Railway, which reaches the top of Europe.

The final exploration will commence in Grindelwald's charming main town, which is surrounded by the Bernese Alps. Throughout the discovery, the guide will trace back the multifaceted history and cultural heritage of the region. From the discovery of Neolithic tools and Roman coins to the town’s surge in winter tourism during the late 1800s, Grindelwald weaves an intricate tapestry of past happenings that have played a pivotal role in shaping the town into the popular destination it is today.

After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to Basel.