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Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New Year

 
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Celebrate New Year with a trip to the 'Top of Europe' on the Jungfrau Express, based in Interlaken, perfectly located between lakes and mountains

See in the New Year on this idyllic seasonal holiday in the beautiful Bernese Oberland, staying in the picturesque town of Interlaken, surrounded by panoramic views, sparkling lakes and snow-capped peaks.

Ascend Grindelwald First Mountain on a spectacular New Year's Eve excursion, looking out across the twinkling valley and visiting the traditional alpine village of Grindelwald, before a gala dinner at our hotel. Start your New Year with a breathtaking ride on the Jungfrau Railway to the highest train station in Europe, and enjoy a day trip to charming Lucerne.

Unforgettable Experiences

Travelling to the ‘Top of Europe’ on New Year’s Day
Travelling to the ‘Top of Europe’ on New Year’s Day
On a trip to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, experience magnificent views of the snow-frosted Mönch and Eiger peaks and the gleaming Aletsch Glacier which stretches as far as the eye can see.
Discovering beautiful Lucerne, the ‘City of Lights’
Discovering beautiful Lucerne, the ‘City of Lights’
Bask in picture-book winter wonderland scenes on a spectacular journey from Interlaken crossing the Brünig Pass to the lakeside city of Lucerne, known as the ‘City of Lights’ and famed for its covered wooden bridge.
Admiring the idyllic setting of Grindelwald
Admiring the idyllic setting of Grindelwald
Explore the village of Grindelwald, one of Europe’s oldest mountain resorts, beneath the imposing north face of the Eiger, and ride to the summit of Grindelwald First mountain by cable car.
Exploring the Swiss resort of Interlaken
Exploring the Swiss resort of Interlaken
Stay for five nights in the resort town of Interlaken, nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, between sparkling lakes Thun and Brienz, surrounded by three of Switzerland’s most iconic mountains.

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Itinerary

DAY1To Cologne for an overnight stay

Your festive holiday begins at London St Pancras where you meet the Tour Manager before boarding the Eurostar service to Brussels. Here we change trains and continue to the bustling cathedral city of Cologne where we spend the night.

After checking in, dinner is served at our hotel this evening.

Includes
  • Dinner
DAY2Welcome to Interlaken

After breakfast we journey into Switzerland, passing through Mannheim beside the Rhine and Freiburg in the Black Forest on our way to Basel. From the Swiss city of Basel, we set off on a magical winter journey past glittering lakes and snowy peaks to Interlaken, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland - one of the best-loved regions in the Swiss Alps.

This pristine resort town is nestled between Lakes Thun and Brienz, watched over by the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. On arrival, we check in to our modern hotel with views of the Bernese Oberland. After settling into our home for the next five nights we have dinner.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
DAY3Across the Brünig Pass to Lucerne, the ‘City of Lights’

A spellbinding train journey awaits today aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Express - one of Switzerland's five panoramic train routes - to Lucerne. Entering stunning alpine scenery, we travel along the banks of Lake Brienz to Meiringen, in the shadow of the famous Reichenbach Falls. From here, we climb the Brünig Pass through magical winter scenery to an elevation of 3,287 feet. On the descent, we pass shimmering lakes before reaching Lucerne.

There's time to wander Lucerne's old town where an illuminated spruce fir tree stands 15 metres high, casting a golden glow across the main square. Lucerne's cobbled streets embody tradition, culture and well-preserved medieval architecture. There are plenty of interesting attractions, from ornate churches to frescoed historic houses and the 14th-century covered Kapellbrücke. This sparkling lakeside city is a wonderful place to explore and find somewhere to eat at one of the many cosy cafés and restaurants. This evening, we retrace our journey back to our hotel in Interlaken, where you are free to dine independently. Interlaken's restaurants offer a variety of cuisine, from hearty traditional dishes to a range of international fare including Italian, Middle Eastern and Asian.

Includes
  • Breakfast
DAY4New Year’s Eve in Grindelwald

On the final day of the year, we make our way by rail to the character-filled alpine village of Grindelwald, blanketed in snow and nestled at the foot of the magnificent Eiger. Enjoy some free time to soak up the scenery of attractive wooden chalets and quaint town squares with its backdrop of dramatic mountains. You could also find lunch locally, enjoying Switzerland's flavours or a familiar favourite.

Afterward, we take a cable car journey to the summit of the Grindelwald First Mountain. Appreciate grand panoramas of the valley below as you climb and look across at the mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Mountains. As we descend, we return to Interlaken, where we sit down to celebrate the approaching New Year with a gala dinner at our hotel this evening.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
DAY5New Year’s Day at the ‘Top of Europe’

On New Year's Day we enjoy the highlight of our holiday - an excursion to the summit of the spectacular Jungfrau on the celebrated Jungfrau Railway. First we join the Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen, where the Wengernalp Railway takes us to Kleine Scheidegg. Due to the steep route, the views are outstanding, with sights including the White Lütschine River Valley and Staubbach Falls, often frozen in winter.

The Jungfrau Railway itself begins at Kleine Scheidegg and runs the remaining six miles to just below the summit of the Jungfrau Mountain. After a viewing stop along the way, making the most of fantastic panoramas, we emerge from the tunnel at Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. With plenty of free time here, you can admire the endless expanse of the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx Observatory or maybe head to the Lindt store for an insight into the history and making of Swiss chocolate. After this glorious experience we head back to our hotel for a New Year's Day dinner.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
DAY6At leisure in Interlaken

Today is a free day, giving you a chance to explore Interlaken or possibly to venture further. Locally, you could take a boat ride across one of the lakes before warming up at a cosy café. Or wrap up warm and head out on one of the many nature trails that start in the town. Interlaken's history can be traced back to a monastery built here in the 12th century, while the surrounding landscapes provide a gateway to the Bernese Oberland, a region which is home to over 45 scenic mountain railways and aerial gondolas that you can discover using your Swiss Half Fare Card for 50% off fares.

This evening we sit down to a farewell dinner at our hotel.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
DAY7Homeward bound

This sensational winter holiday has taken us into quintessential alpine scenery on renowned Swiss railways. We have explored the unique village of Grindelwald and charming lakeside Lucerne, the 'City of Lights', from our base in Interlaken.

Our tour of the spectacular Jungfrau draws to a close this morning as we depart Interlaken and make our way to Basel, before transferring to the onward rail service to Paris. In the French capital we join the Eurostar to London St Pancras where you are free to continue your journey homewards.

Includes
  • Breakfast

Additional information

Please note

We want to make sure any holiday you book is right for you. One of the excursions on this tour is at high altitude. If you have any medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you seek medical advice and talk to us.

Classic collection

Our Classic range is what we're known for. Enjoy curated moments with plenty of inclusions. Centrally located hotels, premium travel options and engaging group tours with a seasoned expert are included. You'll be in groups with an average of 20-25 travellers and a maximum of 30*. *Scandinavian and Worldwide tours are on average 30-35 and a maximum of 40.

Departure times

Travel timings in your Holiday Confirmation are provisional and are subject to change. We will confirm your travel times in your final itinerary around 10-14 days before your departure. Eurostar or Flight times will be confirmed to you approximately 30-50 days before departure.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular holiday with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

Hotel

Hotel Metropole Interlaken, Interlaken
Hotel Metropole Interlaken, Interlaken
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Trains

More information on the different trains that are used on this tour.

Eurostar

The high-speed Eurostar trains link St Pancras International in London with Paris and Lille in France as well as Brussels in Belgium.

Jungfrau Railway

The route from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, comprises three different railways. The first leg from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen is on the Bernese Oberland Railway, continuing to Kleine Scheidegg on the Wengernalp Railway. From Kleine Scheidegg, the Jungfrau Railway climbs to Eigergletscher, before entering the 4.43-mile tunnel that ends in the underground station at Jungfraujoch. During the journey through the tunnel, the train makes a short stop at the Eiger Wall for view through the picture window from the north face of the Eiger down to Grindelwald.

Enhance your holiday

Upgrade to Plus Class on Eurostar

Your holiday begins the moment you meet your Tour Manager at St Pancras International and board the Eurostar train for mainland Europe. If you wish to get your holiday off to an extra special start, why not consider upgrading your on-board accommodation from Standard Class to Plus Class?

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As well as all the amenities enjoyed in Standard Class, Plus Class travellers benefit from extra spacious, comfortable seats, complimentary newspapers and magazines and a light snack with drinks served at your seat during the journey. Before 11am, the light snack comprises breakfast pastries, yoghurt, fruit juice and tea or coffee. After 11am there is a choice of 2 main dishes and a dessert, accompanied by soft drinks, wine or beer and tea or coffee.

Prices for an upgrade from £110pp each way. Please call us for more details.

Eurostar
Extending your European holiday in Cologne

Many of our holidays include a final stopover in Cologne en route to London. Why not extend your holiday by enjoying an extra night or two in this attractive city, returning to London in your own time?

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The Wyndham Cologne or TRYP by Wyndham Cologne City Centre, Cologne
Both hotels are well appointed 4-Star hotels with a bar, lounge and restaurant. Room facilities include en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities (available on request), minibar with free soft drinks, cable TV, hairdryer and telephone. A laundry service is available at both hotels.

TRYP by Wyndham Cologne City Centre, Cologne
London Hotels

Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.

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We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.

London hotels
UK rail connections

Buying tickets for UK train services can be a tricky business - there are so many fares to choose from, each with different rules and restrictions. As you are connecting with an international departure, we strongly recommend that you book a fully flexible ticket to ensure that should the departure times for your holiday change, your rail ticket can allow for these changes.

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We can book fully-flexible UK rail tickets from your local station to join your holiday whether this be a European holiday from St Pancras or a UK holiday. The prices are competitive and tickets are not restricted to a particular train or time of day, and in most cases offer you a free choice of routes.

For an up to date quote from your local station, please ask one of our Tour Advisors.

UK train tickets
Door to door luggage service

Enjoy hassle-free travel to and from Switzerland with our return door-to-door luggage transfer service from only £269 per bag.

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The service includes one 20kg bag per person which will be collected from your home before you depart and will be ready and waiting for you at your first destination hotel in Switzerland. Your bag will also be delivered back to your home address on your return.

If your tour involves an overnight stay enroute, you'll need to travel with an overnight bag. If flying to or from your destination, you will take your own luggage with you on the flight.

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