3 DAY SWITZERLAND ITINERARY: The ultimate vacation guide for Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Hey guys! Traveling to Grindelwald, or Interlaken Switzerland and looking for a step-by-step itinerary? In this video we'll go through a 3-day itinerary for the Interlaken region, based in Grindelwald. We'll cover some amazing villages like Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, Brienz and more. We'll cover all of the exciting tourist attractions in the area like some incredible alpine peaks such as First, Mannlichen, and Schilthorn!

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Day 1: Grindelwald - Adventure & Scenic Views

Morning:
Take the gondola from Grindelwald to Grindelwald First (Top of Adventure).
Start with the Tissot Cliffwalk for panoramic views (best done early to avoid crowds).
Hike to Bachalpsee Lake, a beginner-friendly hike with stunning mountain views.
Midday:
Enjoy adventure activities like the zipline or the First Flyer (a zipline alternative with shorter wait times).
Try the mountain carts or mountain scooters for a scenic ride back down to Grindelwald.
Afternoon:
Visit the nearby Pfingstegg gondola station for more activities like a mountain coaster or zipline.
Evening:
Head to Grindelwald Canyon (open late on Fridays with beautiful lighting).
For dinner, try the Fondue Gondola at the Bernerhof Hotel, offering a unique dining experience with scenic valley views.

Day 2: Explore the Lakes - Lake Brienz & Surroundings

Morning:
Take the train to Interlaken Ost and board the 11:07 AM historic boat for a scenic cruise on Lake Brienz.
Optionally stop at Giessbach Falls (reachable by funicular) or view them from the boat.
Midday:
Arrive in Brienz. Walk along Brunngasse Street, often cited as one of Switzerland's most beautiful streets.
Ride the historic Brienzer Rothorn steam train for panoramic views of Lake Brienz.
Afternoon:
Alternatively, visit Ballenberg Open-Air Museum to explore traditional Swiss architecture.
Option to visit the Trauffer World toy museum in Brienz for a family-friendly experience.
Evening:
Return to Interlaken for dinner at Harder Kulm restaurant, offering stunning views of the surrounding lakes and mountains.

Day 3: Lauterbrunnen Valley - Valley of Waterfalls

Morning:
Take the gondola from Grindelwald to Männlichen and hike the Royal Walk for breathtaking views of the Swiss skyline (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau).
Continue the gondola ride down to Wengen for a stroll through the picturesque village.
Midday:
Take the train down to Lauterbrunnen and walk along the valley’s pedestrian path to see its 72 waterfalls.
Visit the Trümmelbach Falls, a series of interior glacial waterfalls inside the mountain.
Afternoon:
Head to the Stechelberg gondola and take it up to Gimmelwald, a charming village with self-service fridges running on an honor system.
Optionally, continue up to Mürren, or take the gondola further to Schilthorn for a 007 Bond World experience.
Evening:
Return to Grindelwald via Wengen or Spiez.

[fleurjoesten]

I used to travel to Switzerland every summer with my brother and father. It is still my favourite place in the whole wide world. Just seeing this video takes me back. I can’t wait to travel there again. 🇨🇭

[ZeroTwo-itbm]

WOW! What a perfect timing that you released this video and it’s coming from the best YouTubers for Switzerland. I am going in August and your videos never fail to impress me with great info! Thanks Alexis and Louis🥰

[justinrenda]

Thank you, we'll be in Grindelwald for 4 days in September. This is helpful for us to get our itinerary ironed out.

[mkj]

I purchased the Grindelwald itinerary from the website. Very detailed. Made my job easy. No research on what to do. Just review and decide what you want to do.

[liampeoples]

Great ideas. I took inspiration for this on my trip. Be warned ⚠️ it's very difficult to do both lakes in a day, I suggest getting a train to Brienz, touring there. Take the boat back to Interlaken then the same for the 2nd lake. The boats are infrequent, even in summer, if you miss the 9am boat, the next one is not until past 11am.

[milespalero]

Thank you so much! This is the itenerary that I need for my trip planning! Your videos have been so helpful 🤩😍

[Carol_Kalola_U]

I’ll follow the exact same things for my 3 days!! Thx a lot! I’ll be there next week!! 🙌🙌

[GJ_Brown]

My advice for visitors - bring an umbrella. The weather here in Switzerland (Interlaken) have been a bit odd. Rain. A few day of sunshine. And then more rain and chilly. A bit of sun. And again more rain ☔

[lethanikvothe]

I've watched all of your Jungfrau region videos multiple times, and our 4 night stay next September will include almost everything you've listed here. The only decision I need to make now is whether to stay in Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen.

Thank you so much for all your guides, they're actually perfect. I've never travelled before and your videos are so informative and fun to watch. I only wish I could find a channel as amazing as yours for the other countries I'm visiting.

[Lisalove-mq]

Thank you so much for doing these videos!! So helpful. We had a wonderful trip to Switzerland a few weeks ago and kept your tips in mind. Ok, to be honest, I made lists on my phone that I could refer to. We had such a wonderful time. The Trummelbach Falls was very much worth seeing. We had the most amazing weather for May. We did not make it up to Grindlewald First due to great weather, a holiday, and tons of people with the same idea on that Saturday. However, we saw a gondola in the distane and decided to see where it went. We had a wonderful visit to Pfingstedd, having lunch on the balcony at the restaurant and did my first zip line. Unfortunately the mountain coaster did not open until the following day. After that, we headed for another gondola on the other side of the valley and went up to the Eiger Glacier. We had our own gondola and the views were amazing. We also took cruises on both lakes, being able to take the steamboat on Lake Brienz. We really saw a lot of the area and much of that was thanks to your videos. Thank you!!

[saket]

Seeing your channel after 1.5 months. So refreshing. Thanks

[JamieAdStories]

You are giving me so many ideas. I love the steam train and lit up cave.

[Carol_Kalola_U]

Thank you so much for being so informative!! You help me out a lot! ❤

[HHWR]

I loved your information and your detailed video. The places are great and beautiful but how my plans are set up, I could not make Grindelwald my base. Heading to Switz in about a week. You did this flawlessly. 🙂

[ronakshah]

Thank you very much! Very nice informative video. Covering a lot of ideas !! Perfect for planning our itinerary. Please keep up the great work!

[explorewithmartha]

Great beautiful video sharing, recommend, thank you
Greetings from Bali 🏖️🙏🏾😍

[gailbrandly]

Good video with helpful info😊 I never tire of seeing this area♥️

[nicolaward]

Thank you for sharing! Will definitely be checking out some of these excursions when we come over in July! xx

[ems]

this was super helpful thank you!!! liked and subscribed!