Exploring the Bernese Alps: Excursions you don’t want to miss
Exploring the Bernese Alps: Excursions you don’t want to miss
The Bernese Alps, Switzerland's natural jewel, offer a variety of unforgettable excursions for lovers of mountains and spectacular scenery. Notable excursions around Wengen include Jungfraujoch, Winteregg-Mürren and Kleine Scheidegg.
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest train station. At an elevation of 3,454 metres, you will feel like you’re in another world once you set foot here. A world where snow and ice are always guaranteed.
The Jungfraujoch is a glacier saddle that can be reached via the cog railway. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Discover the highlights of the Jungfrau Region, from Interlaken to Grindelwald.
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE: GREAT ALETSCH GLACIER
The Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. It is surrounded by the Jungfrau massif to the north, the Rhone Valley to the south, Lake Märjelen to the east and the Aletschhorn to the west. From the summit of the Jungfraujoch, it's impossible not to succumb to this immense 20km-long river of ice.
Eternal snow and ice
It's impossible to find a view as spectacular as this anywhere else: on one side, the landscape stretches as far as the Black Forest and the Vosges mountains; on the other, the Grand Glacier d'Aletsch looms majestically, surrounded by peaks reaching over 4,000 metres in altitude. On the glacier platform, visitors find snow and ice at all times of the year.
Ice Palace
Sometimes the most fleeting things can be the most beautiful. This is true of the Ice Palace and its treasures. Created in the heart of the Jungfraufirn glacier by mountain guides in the 1930s, using pickaxes and saws, the Ice Palace’s passages and rooms now display works of art made of ice. On a tour of this space that is smooth as a mirror, visitors admire that artwork found in every nook and cranny. Depictions of animals like an eagle, a penguin and a bear seem almost natural, as if they had just been frozen in place.
Discover the other activities on offer near Europe's highest train station.
Winteregg-Mürren: A place for the whole family
Nestled amidst a picturesque setting, Winteregg-Mürren is an ideal destination for families in search of Alpine adventures. This region, which is accessible by cable car, offers a wide variety of activities for all ages and interests:
- Adventure treasure hunt for kids
- Fun and games “On the Alps”
- Pure cycling joy for freeride enthusiasts
- Hiking with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
The panoramic views of the mountains and valley all around are enough to take your breath away. Well-maintained trails allow visitors to experience a close connection with nature. In addition, charming Alpine chalets and welcoming inns offer a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Kleine Scheidegg - Start of alpine climbs
The starting point for numerous alpine climbs, Kleine Scheidegg is a landmark in the heart of the Bernese Alps. At an altitude of 2,061 metres, this pass offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, including the imposing north face of the Eiger.
Hiking and mountaineering enthusiasts will find plenty to do among the many marked trails leading to the surrounding peaks.
Kleine Scheidegg is also an important transit point for mountain trains, offering easy access to other world-renowned alpine destinations.
Discovering the Bernese Alps is an unforgettable experience for nature and adventure lovers. Excursions to the Jungfraujoch, Winteregg-Mürren and Kleine Scheidegg offer spectacular insights into the natural beauty and majesty of the Swiss Alps. Whether for breathtaking panoramic views, fun family activities or exciting alpine adventures, the Bernese Alps have something to offer every visitor.