Lucerne: Guided Daytrip to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Interlaken
+7 photosHighlights
- See three of the Swiss Alps’ postcard villages in one easy day from Lucerne
- Explore Grindelwald beneath the Eiger North Face, with your guide’s insider tips
- Stand below Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen, the valley that inspired Tolkien's Rivendell
- Unwind in Interlaken, the lakeside town at the gateway to the Jungfrau region
Your itinerary
6 stops · in order · 10 Hours in total
- From Lucerne: Experience the best of the Bernese Oberland15 Mins
Meet your guide at the Bus Parking Landenberg Lucerne, a short walk from Lucerne main station, and settle into a comfortable air-conditioned seat for your day in the Alps.
- Brünig Pass: Front-Row Views on the Drive In75 Mins
Sit back as the city gives way to lakes, green valleys and the first snowy peaks over the scenic Brünig Pass. Your guide shares the stories behind the landscape, so the drive becomes part of the experience.
- Interlaken: Coffee by the Turquoise Lakes60
Stretch your legs in charming Interlaken, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Grab a coffee by the turquoise river, browse Swiss watches and chocolate, and take your first photos of the Jungfrau region.
- Grindelwald: Your Time Face to Face with the Eiger180
This is the heart of your day at Grindelwald, with the legendary Eiger North Face towering above the village. Your guide gives you the insider tips, then you choose how to spend it:
The classic Eiger photo: wander among the chalets to a viewpoint over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Thrills at First (optional): ride the cable car up to First and dare the Cliff Walk, hanging over a sheer drop, then the First View platform. A walk inside a glacier gorge (optional): explore Glacier Canyon, carved by meltwater over thousands of years. Easy views from Pfingstegg (optional): take the nostalgic cable car up for panoramic views over the valley. Lunch with a view: order rösti or fondue on a terrace facing the mountains.
- Lauterbrunnen: Your Rivendell Photo Moment130
Drive into the valley of 72 waterfalls and photograph Staubbach Falls as it plunges almost 300 metres beside the village church. It's the view that inspired Goethe, in the valley said to have inspired Tolkien's Rivendell.
- Back to Zurich: Relax All the Way Home
Rest on the coach, swap photos with your fellow travellers and watch the Alps fade into the evening light on the way back.
Detailed product information
Discover the Swiss Alps’ most famous villages in one easy day from Lucerne, and head home with a camera roll full of postcard views. On this guided day trip, you’ll stand beneath the Eiger in Grindelwald, watch waterfalls pour off the cliffs of Lauterbrunnen and stroll the lakeside streets of Interlaken, with no trains, transfers or timetables to work out.
Your guide and air-conditioned coach take you over the scenic Brünig Pass into the Bernese Oberland, sharing stories of the mountains as the scenery grows wilder. Your first stop is Interlaken, set between the turquoise waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, where paragliders drift down from the peaks above town.
Then comes the highlight of the day: three and a half hours in Grindelwald, face to face with the legendary Eiger North Face. Your guide shares insider tips on making the most of it, so you can dare the First Cliff Walk high above the valley, linger over rösti on a sunny terrace or wander among flower-decked chalets.
End in Lauterbrunnen, the valley of 72 waterfalls, and photograph Staubbach Falls as it plunges almost 300 metres beside the village. It’s the view that inspired Goethe, in the valley said to have inspired Tolkien’s Rivendell, and the picture everyone takes home. By evening you’re back in Lucerne, relaxed and with the Alps ticked off your list.
How it works
Instant confirmation — QR voucher by email + SMS in seconds.
Your ticket is emailed before your visit, with exactly how to get in.
Show the QR on your phone — no printing, no pickup desk.
What’s included
Know before you go
- • Plan for a full day: it’s about 12 hours, with 4 to 5 hours on the coach. Bring headphones and snacks to enjoy the drive.
- • Save on lunch: Grindelwald has plenty of cafés, plus free drinking-water fountains. Bring a refillable bottle.
- • Comfortable walking shoes: you’ll stroll village lanes and viewpoints, and the First Cliff Walk if you go up
- • Sunglasses and sunscreen: the Alpine sun is strong, even on cooler days
- • Souvenir shopping: some shops in Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen close on Sundays.
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Where we meet
Find your guide, then we head off together.
Tourist Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland
Meet us at the Bus Parking Landenberg situated near Lucerne Train Station. Please wait at the street corner (the sidewalk) at the entrance of the parking.
Find your guide
Look for our Lucerne guide holding the red Yo Tours pennant a few minutes before the start time.
- Your guide already has your booking, so there is no printed voucher to bring.
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early so you don’t miss your slot.
- Running late? Call our Lucerne team on +91 84484 48434 and we’ll help.
Frequently asked
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation · 24 h
Can I change my date?
Yes — change your date for free up to 24 hours before the start.
Where do we meet?
Tourist Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland. Meet us at the Bus Parking Landenberg situated near Lucerne Train Station. Please wait at the street corner (the sidewalk) at the entrance of the parking.
How long does it take?
10 hours
Is there a guide?
Live guide in English or Spanish
Anything I should know?
Plan for a full day: it’s about 12 hours, with 4 to 5 hours on the coach. Bring headphones and snacks to enjoy the drive. · Save on lunch: Grindelwald has plenty of cafés, plus free drinking-water fountains. Bring a refillable bottle. · Comfortable walking shoes: you’ll stroll village lanes and viewpoints, and the First Cliff Walk if you go up
How do I get my ticket?
Your booking confirmation arrives by email straight after you book. Your tickets are sent by email before your visit, with exactly how to get in. Show it on your phone.
Still unsure? Call or email our Lucerne team — a local answers, 7 days a week.