A visit to Junfrau, Switzerland is a perfect vacation with young kids. Famed for its Alpine views, epic playgrounds, and kid-friendly culture, this region of Switzerland calls to families from all over the world.
There’s so much to do in the region though, that it’s almost overwhelming. With a seemingly endless map of hiking trails, an efficient but complicated web of public transportation, and more playgrounds to choose from than you ever thought possible — it’s hard to figure out where to start and what is best for your family.
We hope to take off some of that stress and provide a done-for-you 5-day itinerary. It is the perfect itinerary for a summer visit with kids. We’ve hand-picked the best things to do for families, and then pieced them together in a way that just makes sense — minimizing transit and maximizing fun (and beauty!)
This itinerary balances hiking with playground time. It factors in bathroom breaks and mealtimes. Most importantly, it pieces everything together in a way that flows geographically — all with specific transit instructions for every step of the way.
This post is a little long, but our easy-to-follow itinerary is not! Keep reading for all the details and then print out the PDF for easy reference during your trip.
In this Post
- About this Itinerary
- Download the PDF Itinerary (FREE)
- Getting Around Jungfrau
- Itinerary Day 1 — Männlichen Cow Playground, Panorama Trail, Eiger Trail
- Itinerary Day 2 — First Cliff Walk, Hike to Bachalpsee, Bort Playground
- Itinerary Day 3 — Schynige Platte
- Itinerary Day 4 — Mürren, Flower Playground, Waterfall Hike
- Itinerary Day 5 — Royal Walk, Lieselotte Trail, Tree Trop Playground, Grindelwald
About this Itinerary
This itinerary outlines 5 full days in Jungfrau, Switzerland. Specifically, it is intended for summer travel (but should also work with shoulder season on either side.) It cannot be done in winter, as many hiking trails and playgrounds are not open or not ideal during that time.
This was written as a family-friendly itinerary. It includes a lot of playgrounds and a few kids’ themed hiking trails, which appeal to younger travelers. (Adult travelers without kids may still enjoy this itinerary, but they may also find that some of the more intense hikes and thrill-seeker experiences are not included.)
In addition to kid’s trails though, we’ve included several trails that are kid-friendly, without being “for kids.” These trails are a bit longer than a typical “kids’ trail”, but still mostly flat or downhill and doable. What they lack in scavenger hunts, they far exceed in natural wonder. We personally hiked all of these trails with our 5-year-old, so they have been kid-tested. However, I’ve also included modifications to these more difficult trails in case it’s not a fit for your family at this time.
This itinerary will fill 5 full days. The days are organized with the “best” attractions first. All five days are incredible, but if you have to cut days for a shorter trip, start with the end. (For example, if you only have 3 days, use days 1 through 3.)
Other than for ranking purposes though, these days can be done in any order. You might want to shift them around based on the weather, energy levels, or personal preference.
And most importantly — this particular itinerary uses Wengen as a home base. Wengen is a great place to stay and is a popular home base for visitors in there region. So in this post, we use Wengen so that we can clearly articulate directions from a single point.
If you’re not staying in Wengen, you can still use this itinerary. Simply ignore the first and last transit directions for each day, and replace them with directions to/from wherever you’re staying.
Download the Jungfrau Itinerary
Preview the Jungfrau Itinerary here, or click the the button below to download a PDF copy for free.
Getting Around Jungfrau
If you’re visiting Jungfrau for a few days, there’s a good chance you’ll be taking quite a bit of public transportation around the region.
Overall, public transit in Jungfrau is amazing. There is an efficient map of trains, trams, funiculars and gondolas that will get you everywhere you want to go. The SBB transit app makes it easy to find your route and buy tickets.
Read more! If you want to know how to get around the region, we have an entire post dedicated to How to get everywhere in Jungfrau, Switzerland.
However, the transit system is not without flaws. It is often very crowded, which can be stressful, especially with luggage. It also often involves a lot of transfers, which can be intimidating. And finally, it can be expensive — particularly when gondolas are involved.
Note: Kids under six almost always travel free on Swiss transit, and children 6-16 are eligible for discounted rates.
The Jungfrau Travel Pass is a transit card that includes unlimited public transit on most lines (trains, gondolas, busses) in the Jungfrau region. It’s sold by the day, and is very expensive. Whether or not it is worth it will depend on how many days you’re there and you’re specific plans. (With my analysis, I conceded that you’ll usually end up spending about the same amount either way, and the transit pass is easier because you don’t have to worry.)
If you follow this itinerary in full, it is cheaper to buy the travel pass than purchase tickets ad hoc — though just barely. However, if you’re doing fewer days or altering this itinerary, it might not be worth it. To help you do the analysis yourself, I’ve included the current pricing for the ad hoc full-price fares throughout this post and in the PDF.
Most of the transit referenced in this post is included with Jungfrau Travel Pass. Any transit that is NOT included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass will be specifically noted in this post and the PDF.
Note: Prices and routes are accurate as of publication. Always confirm current prices and realtime schedules in the SBB app.
Day 1 — Männlichen Cow Playground, Panorama Trail, Eiger Trail
Get ready to capture the beauty and magic of Jungfrau in a hurry on your first day. Start off big with one of the best playgrounds and a few of the best hikes in the region. If this doesn’t get you in the Swiss holiday spirit, nothing will.
Männlichen Cow Playground
Transit: Cable Car from Wengen to Männlichen (CHF 29)
The cable car from Wengen starts service between 8:10 and 8:30 AM. After you exit the cable car in Männlichen, turn right and the follow the path to the playground. It’s about a 2-minute walk — you can’t miss the giant cow.
The Männlichen Cow Playground is one of the best playgrounds in the region. It has tons of great equipment for kids — everything from a massive cow slide to multi-rider swings to a balance course. Plus, the views over the Lauterbrunnen valley are incredible.
There’s a mountain hotel and restaurant beside the playground, which has ample indoor and outdoor seating, free public bathrooms, a small souvenir shop, and a quick-service restaurant. It opens around 8:30 AM in the summer.
Panorama Trail to Kleine Scheidegg
Hike: Easy – 3 miles, 180 ft elevation gain (mostly flat), 1.5 hours
Next, enjoy a leisurely and rewarding hike from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. This trail, rightfully named the Panorama Trail, follows a ridge around the mountainside. It offers stunning views over the Grindelwald Valley and the Eiger, Monk, and Junfrau peaks.
The trail is relatively short and mostly flat. The technically easy trail, combined with the impressive views, makes this hike one of the most popular hikes in all of Jungfrau. You probably won’t be the only people out on the trail, but it’s absolutely still worth doing.
Note: There is a single porta potty in the middle of the trail, but otherwise no amenities until you reach Kleine Scheidegg.
Near the end of the trail, you’ll come to Restaurant Grindelwaldblick, a mountain restaurant and lodge. It’s a great place to stop for lunch. They have a long menu (including many vegetarian options), a small sandpit for kids outside, and a viewing deck.
If you don’t eat here, there are a handful of other options 5 minutes down the road at the end of the trail in Kleine Scheidegg.
Eiger Trail
Transit: Train from Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher (CHF 6)
Hike: Moderate – 4 miles, 308 ft elevation gain (mostly downhill), 2.5 – 3 hours
It’s a short train ride from Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher. (You could hike it, but it’s a pretty steep ascent, and it’s probably not worth the effort.) When you exit the train station at Eigergletscher, follow trail signs for “Eiger Trail” and “Alpiglen.” Once you find the trail, it’s well marked and easy to follow the rest of the way.
This is one of the toughest hikes on this itinerary. It has an early uphill push, before it flattens out for most of the middle. The final leg is downhill, but quite steep. It can be a bit tough on little legs and grown up knees. It’s doable for kids 4-5 who have some hiking experience, but is probably more comfortable for kids 6 and up.
If your family is up for it, this hike was one of our favorites. The trail leads right up to the Eiger North Face, and there’s a sign to help you spot the climbing routes. Depending on the timing, you might even see climbers up on the rock face. The trail has a few stream crossings (rock hopping), which was a highlight for our child. There’s also a few waterfalls, Alpine cows, and generally incredible views.
Near the end of the descent, there is a trail sign pointing to Alpiglen and Grindelwald. Follow signs to Alpiglen — it’s much shorter. When you arrive in Alpiglen, the trail ends. Follow the one main road through the little town to the train station.
Transit: Train from Alpiglen to Kleine Scheidegg. Transfer to train from Kleine Scheidegg to Wengen. (CHF 45)
Modifications
If you don’t want to hike the Eiger Trail, there are a few other options.
Ond option is Jungfraujoch. It does close at 6 PM, so this will depend on how quickly you get to Kleine Scheidegg. The train up to Jungfraujoch it is the same one that goes to Eigergletscher, but it’s one stop further. This train all the way to Jungfraujoch, though, is an extra cost and may require extra planning.
Another fun option would be to take the train from Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald (CHF 38.) It would be a great time to ride the Pfingstegg Alpine coaster (take the cable car, not on the Jungfrau Travel Pass) or Glacier Canyon (take bus 122.)
And of course, you could just to head back to Wengen. If you took your time at the playground and on the Panorama trail, you might be ready to get back to the hotel anyway. You could spend the afternoon doing marble runs, souvenir shopping or swimming at the Wengen Pool. There is a direct train back to Wengen from Kleine Scheidegg.
Day 2 — First Cliff Walk, Hike to Bachalpsee & Bort, Bort Playground
Day 2 starts out with some clunky transportation, but don’t let that deter you. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to the first attraction, and you’ll want to leave early if you can (around 8 AM.) This is also one of those days that goes a long way to making your Jungfrau Travel Card worth it — ad hoc fares on this route are steep.
First Cliff Walk
Transit: Train from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen. Transfer to train from Lauterbrunnen to Zweilütschinen. Transfer to train from Zweilütschinen to Grindelwald Bahnhof. Walk from Grindelwald Bahnhof to Grindelwald Firstbahn. Transfer to cable car from Grindelwald Firstbahn to First. (CHF 56)
First Cliff Walk is a popular, free attraction near the peak of First mountain. The highlight is the Cliff Walk itself, which is a suspended walking path and bridgeway along the side of the mountain. It’s a little terrifying, a little thrilling, very beautiful and perfectly safe.
As soon as you get off the cable car, follow the path to your right (away from the main building.) That path leads to the start of the Cliff Walk. There’s also a viewing platform on solid ground over here, which you can do before or after the Cliff Walk.
The Cliff Walk is a one-way path that starts near the viewing platform and ends back at the main building. There’s lots of photo opportunities along the way, including the very popular floating bridge near the end, which often has a very long line.
When you get back to the main building, there’s a gift shop and cafe (indoor and outdoor seating, quick-service and table service options.) A visit to First Cliff Walk only requires an hour or so.
Tip: Get to First Cliff Walk around the time it opens to beat the crowds on the cable car and on the Cliff Walk. If getting there early comes with low visibility (clouds), just skip it for now. It’s worth coming back to after the hike, which is often an easier transit option anyway.
Hike to Bachalpsee & Bort
Hike: Moderate – 4.5 miles, ~500 ft elevation gain (mostly downhill), 3.5 hours
The main hiking trail from First Cliff Walk is to Bachalpsee. Follow trail markers near the viewing platform toward Bachalpsee, and then follow the trail straight to the Alpine lake.
Once you get past the steep climb at the beginning, it’s an easy trail through a colorful Alpine meadow. It’s a pretty and popular trail with a great payoff. At the end, you’ll be rewarded with a pair of crystal blue Alpine lakes and panoramic views of Schreckhorn and Finsteraarhorn peaks.
Note: There are no bathrooms or food/drinks available at Bachalpsee.
Most people will turn around and hike back. If your kids are already tired, that’s a perfectly fine option. However, the next leg of the trail is even more incredible.
After leaving Bachalpsee, look for the trail markers just past the warming hut and follow the sign toward Waldspitz. You’ll cut past the lake and down into the meadow, with First Cliff Walk to your left and the Schreckhorn and Finsteraarhorn peaks in front of you. Basically, you’ll get the same views as First Cliff Walk but all to yourself.
The trail eventually hits a road for a tiny bit before reaching Waldspitz. The hike is a slow downhill and fairly easy up until this point. The final stretch from Waldspitz down to Bort is quite steep and strenuous. I’ll admit our 5-year-old was over it at this point. But you’re almost there! The trail finally flattens out and winds right into Bort.
Read more! For all the details (and why this was my favorite hike in the region), check out this post on Hiking from First Cliff Walk to Bort.
Bort Playground
The trail ends in Bort, where your little hiker(s) will be rewarded with an incredible playground.
One half of the playground is an amazing ropes/obstacle source. It’s got nets and bridges and all sorts of cool things to climb on. It’s challenging, though. It was a stretch (literally) for our 5-year-old to make it through many of the obstacles, so that side is better for bigger kids.
There’s another side for smaller kids though, which included a stream, trampolines, and other small climbing features.
There are bathrooms at the Bort Cable Car station, as well as quick-service and table-service dining options.
Transit: Cable Car from Bort* to Grindelwald Firstbahn. Walk from Grindelwald Firstbahn to Grindelwald Bahnhof. Train from Grindelwald Bahnhof to Zweilütschinen. Transfer to train from Zweilütschinen to Lauterbrunnen. Transfer to train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. (CHF 56)
*Note: It is often difficult to board the cable car at Bort toward Grindelwald because most of the cars heading down are already full with people leaving First. If you have the Jungfrau Travel Pass, take the cable car up to First instead. Then jump right back on the cable car down to Grindelwald. (If you don’t have the pass, you can still do this, but it might cost more.)
Modifications
If you don’t want to do the full hike down to Bort, you can hike to Bachalpsee and then turn around and hike back the way you came back to First. The total distance for that out-and-back comes out to 4 miles total. That route is a little (0.5 miles) shorter and easier overall than hiking down to Bort. You can then take the cable car down to Bort for the playground.
If you have older kids (at least 49 inches), you could add the Trottibikes to your day. You can rent these bike-scooter-hybrids in Bort and then ride them down to Grindelwald. In fact, there are several different adventure activities you can do in First. The wait times for these attractions can get very long though.
Day 3 — Schynige Platte
Schynige Platte is known for it’s sweeping views and access to great hiking trails. There’s also an Alpengarten, kid’s themed trial, playground, restaurants and shops. Getting to Schynige Platte from Wengen is a bit of a journey, but it makes a great day trip. Unlike the first two days, there is less transit throughout the day. Once you get there, you can spend your day doing any combination of nearby activities, then come back when you’re done.
Schynige Platte
Transit: Train from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen. Transfer to train from Lauterbrunnen to Wilderswil. Transfer to train from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte. (CHF 48)
The cogwheel train from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte is part of the fun, and also the only way to get to Schynige Platte. (Read: it’s very crowded.) Be sure to arrive at Wilderswil well before your intended departure to Schynige Platte or just know you may have to wait for the next train if it’s full.
Note: If you arrive after 11 AM, the alpine horns will be playing when train pulls in, and it’s delightful. There’s honestly no reason to arrive much before that anyway, so it’s a good excuse for a slow start to your day.
To the left of the main station, there’s a sign for Berghotel Schynige Platte. Head that way, and the path will take you toward the hotel and restaurant, Skywalk (small cliff-side viewing platform), and playground. Along the way, you’ll also pass the entrance to the Alpengarten and kid’s themed trail. You can do any of these things in any order, really.
Tip! There are bathrooms at the train station, but the lines are usually long when the train arrives. Instead, go straight on to the restaurant area, where you’ll find more bathrooms with shorter waits.
Lily’s Alpine Playground
Lily is the mascot of Schynige Platte. You’ll see her at the train station in Wilderswil and a variety of photo ops around “town.” The playground is named after here, and is located just past the restaurant and hotel.
The playground would be good in most scenarios, but based on the very high Swiss standard of playgrounds, it’s just okay. There are a few things to climb and spin on, but the real highlight is definitely the mountain-side slide. My 5-year-old went down this no fewer than 50 times.
Grown ups reading this — give it a go! It’s pretty fast and super fun!
Hike from Berghotel Schynige Platte to Daube & Oberberghorn
Hike: Easy to Moderate – 3.5 miles, ~780 ft elevation gain (mostly flat with occasional steep climbs), 2 hours
The highlight of Schynige Platte is definitely the hike to Daube and Oberberghorn. There are a few different trails and loops you can hike around here, but this one is the perfect ratio of challenge to payoff. (Full Suitcase does a great job of outlining the different trails, including a great graphic.)
Note: There are not bathrooms or food/drinks available on the trail. Be sure to handle all of that before you leave the main area.
Start at the playground and follow trail signs toward Oberberghorn. The trail starts out tough with some switchbacks, but this is the hardest part. (Keep going!) The Daube viewpoint is about a half-mile in and it is so worth it. This is where you’ll curve around the other side of the plateau and catch your first glimpse of Lake Brienz below.
Keep following trail makers to Oberberghorn — you’ll also see the peak right ahead. The trail cuts over a ridge with mountains on one side and the lake on the other. Truly stunning.
Once you reach Oberberghorn (you can’t miss it — it’s the interesting shaped rock face you’ve been staring down), you have the choice to climb up it or continue on. There’s a steep hike, followed by some stairs. It’s not unsafe but it is steep and a little sketchy, so definitely keep little kids close.
After Obergerghorn, you can follow trail signs back toward Schynige Platte. (You can also keep going, but this is a good place to turn around with kids.) You can get the detailed map on AllTrails here.
Lily’s Treasure Hunt — Kid’s Themed Alpengarten Trail
Hike: Easy – 0.5 mile (mostly flat), 30 minutes
After the long hike around Schynige Platte, reward your kids with a themed kids’ train. This is such a fun, interactive trail that children of all ages will enjoy.
First, grab a free trail map from the restaurant (inside and to the left, there’s a whole Lily’s section) or the train station. Then, look for the sign marking the start of the trail — it’s off the main path between the train station and the restaurant.
The trail winds through the Alpengarten, so it’s a really fun way to experience it. There’s signposts along the way with challenges and activities for kids. At each station, they will solve a clue to figure out a letter. At the end, the letter spells a word.
Take your completed treasure map back to the restaurant (again, inside and against the far left wall). Kid’s can retrieve a small prize, such as a balloon, magnet or sticker.
Transit: Train from Schynige Platte to Wilderswil. Transfer to train from Wilderswil to Lauterbrunnen. Transfer to train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. (CHF 48)
Day 4 — Mürren, Flower Playground, Waterfall Hike
Journey from one mountaintop car-free village to another on Day 4. The trip to Mürren is sure to wow both kids and grownups. This day features another top-tier playground, more sweeping views, and an easy-but-lovely stroll through the Valley of 72 Waterfalls.
Visit Mürren (via Winteregg)
Transit: Train from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen. Transfer to cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp. Transfer to train from Grütschalp to Mürren. (CHF 19)
Before you get to Mürren, you might want to consider a stop in Winteregg. On the short train from Grütschalp to Mürren, Winteregg is the only intermediary stop. If you’re not in a hurry, it’s worth popping out here.
Winteregg has a nice cafe with lovely pastries and a great playground for kids, including a massive swing — all right off the train platform. There’s even some fun marble-run style games for an extra cost. Once your done, you can hop back on the train and ride one more stop to Mürren.
Note: You can also hike from Grütschalp to Mürren. It’s another kid’s themed trail, called the Detective Trail. It’s about 5K, stroller friendly, and takes about 2.5 hours. Kids can solve clues and get a prize at the end.
After you arrive in Mürren, spend some time exploring the town. That essentially means walking the main street (Hehmatten) from the train station all the way through town until you reach the funicular or cable car station. There’s a great viewpoint along the way, plus several shops and cafes to pop into. (Specifically, I’d recommend Cafe LIV for their spicy hot chocolate.)
Flower Playground (Allmendhubel)
Transit: Funicular from Mürren to Allmendhubel (CHF 19, roundtrip) **Not included with Jungfrau Travel Pass.**
The Flower Playground sits on a hillside above Mürren. You can hike it, but I would not recommend it with kids. You could potentially walk it down if you wanted to save a few bucks on the funicular, but it’s overall not worth it.
Note: I definitely thought it was more walkable than it was — it’s very steep. It’s the only hike we did in Switzerland that I felt bad making my child do. It’s possible, but not worth it.
The Flower Playground is incredible. It has a water maze, zip line, ropes courses, swings, and so much more — not to mention the amazing views. Kids of all ages will want to play here for hours.
There’s also a table-service restaurant with a huge patio that overlooks the playground. It does get crowded at lunchtime, but they do take reservations if you can plan ahead. There’s also bathrooms available inside.
Waterfall Hike from Stechelberg to Lauterbrunnen
Transit: Funicular from Allmendhubel to Mürren. (Use roundtrip ticket.) Walk from funicular station to cable car station. Cable car from Mürren to Stechelberg (CHF 12) **Not included with Jungfrau Travel Pass.**
Hike: Easy – 3 miles, mostly flat, 1 hour
After you return to Mürren from the Flower Playground, it’s a 5 minute walk to the cable car station. This cable car is not included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass — be sure to by a specific ticket at the station or in the SBB app. After you exit the cable car, walk through the parking lot and you’ll hit a paved trail. Turn right (or follow signs to Lauterbrunnen) and you’ll be on your way.
This trail is a delight. It’s an easy, flat hike through the Launterbrunnen Valley. It’s called the waterfall hike because you’ll pass several waterfalls cascading down the cliffs on both sides along the way. There are two specific famous waterfalls, which you can see up close.
Trümmelbach falls is an impressive series of underground waterfalls. It’s a little out of the way (adds .5 to 1 mile, depending on your route) and is a separate ticketed attraction. (You can’t see much from outside.) We didn’t do it, but it looks amazing.
You’ll also by Staubbach Fall as you approach Lauterbrunnen. It’s one of the tallest free falling waterfalls in Switzerland. The best views are from the ground, but you can also make a short hike to see them up close.
You’ll end in Lauterbrunnen, where you’ll have to walk through the charming chalet village to get to the train station at the other end of town.
Transit: Train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (CHF 7)
Modifications
If you had extra time and money, you could also tack on a visit to Piz Gloria. It’s a mountain top peak (made famous in the James Bond movie, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.) There’s an observation deck, James Bond Exhibit and a revolving restaurant. It’s accessible via cable car from Mürren, which costs CHF 86 roundtrip. (Not included on the Jungfrau Travel Pass.)
Day 5 — Royal Walk, Lieselotte Trail, Tree Trop Playground, Grindelwald
Another day, another hiking-and-playing combo. On Day 5, you’ll revisit the Cow Playground (which I’m sure your kid’s will be asking for, anyway), plus visit another one they’re sure to love. Pepper in two amazing hikes, including a kid’s trail, and you’ll end your Jungfrau trip with a bang.
Royal Walk
Transit: Cable Car from Wengen to Männlichen (CHF 29)
Hike: Easy – 1.3 miles, ~300 ft elevation gain (uphill there, downhill back), 30-45 minutes
The Royal Walk looks a little intimidating from below, but it’s a pretty short-and-sweet hike that delivers a huge payoff.
Just to the left of the cable car station (opposite the playground), there’s a trail that leads to the summit. It’s a steep climb, but there are information stations along the way to break it up — each has a little activity or lesson that is fun for kids and adults.
At the top, you’ll get 360 views of the surrounding peaks (including Eiger, Monk, and Junfrau) and valleys (Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.) There’s also a little photo op at the top. It’s definitely worth the 30 minutes to 1 hour it takes to go up and back.
Männlichen Cow Playground
We already covered the Cow Playground in Day 1, but it’s one you will happily return to. There’s lot’s of fun stuff for kids, great views for grownups, plus bathrooms and snacks.
On this particular day, it serves as a good way to break up the two hikes. Plus, the cow plays into the theme for the next trail.
Lieselotte Trail
Hike: Easy – 2.5 miles, mostly flat/downhill, 2 – 3 hours
The Lieselotte Trail is a kid’s themed hiking trail from Männlichen to Holenstein. Along the trail are 13 different activity stations, where kids can learn, play and follow along with a cute story about Lieselotte the cow.
Read more! If you’re hiking this trail with kids, be sure to check out our post on the 10 Things To Know About the Lieselotte Trail for helpful tips and all the details.
Be sure to grab a free map from the Männlichen restaurant, and collect stamps at each station. If you get them all, kids can redeem their map for a free small prize in either Wengen or Grindelwald.
The trail starts right across from the Männlichen playground and ends at the Tree Top Playground. There is a bathroom and picnic area in the middle of the trail. Other than a self-service cheese fridge, there are no food or beverages available on the trail or at the end in Holenstein.
Note: The Lieselotte Trail and the Panorama Trail both start from Männlichen. They’re different enough that it is worth doing both, but some people may only have time for one. If I had to choose, I would say that the Panorama Trail is the better hike, but the Lieselotte Trail is more fun for kids. Take from that what you will.
Tree Top Playground
This playground gets its name from a web of climbing nets that lead up and through the trees. Beyond the nets, there’s a large slide, teeter totter, and playhouse, which will keep kids busy for a while. The highlight though is definitely the zip line. This particular zip line is pretty intense! It’s long and ends with quite a hard jolt at the end.
Be sure to grab your last stamp while you’re here. Then, head to the nearby Holenstein cable car station to grab a finisher photo with Lieselotte and continue on your way.
Note: The first stamp is actually not on the trail. You’ll have to grab that at the Wengen or Grindelwald cable car stations. For this itinerary, that will probably be your last stamp.
Grindelwald
Transit: Cable car from Holenstein to Grindelwald Terminal. Transfer to bus (121 or 123) to Grindelwald Firstbahn. (CHF 22)
Depending on how long the Lieselotte Trail takes, you might have time to tack on a visit to Grindelwald. It may also depend if you spent any time there after First Cliff Walk on Day 2. For the sake of this itinerary though, it fits in well here.
Note: If you decide to head back to Wengen instead, you can the take cable car from Holenstein to Männlichen, then Männlichen to Wengen. (CHF 47)
When you get to Grindelwald, stroll down Dorfstrasse. It’s such a cute little town, with tons of shops and restaurants. Now is a great time to grab a souvenir or two, as you’ll have tons of options. (A personalized mini Swiss Army Knife makes a great keepsake for kids. Just make sure to store it in checked luggage for your flight.)
There’s also a lovely park in the middle of town, in case you haven’t played enough today. If you’re there on a Thursday, they often play kids movies near the park starting at 5:45 PM. (Check the schedule here.)
Transit: Train from Grindelwald station to Zweilütschinen. Transfer to train from Zweilütschinen to Lauterbrunnen. Transfer to train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. (CHF 17)
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I hope you enjoyed this 5-day Family-Friendly Jungfrau Summer itinerary! If you follow any of this itinerary, I’d love to hear about your trip in the comments! Also, be sure to check out some of our other related posts from this trip.
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