10 Free Things to do in Jungfrau Region That You Shouldn't Miss

August 10, 2021 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Jungfrau Region, Switzerland including North face Trail, The Eiger, Tanne Bar, Blumental Panorama Trail, Central Sport, Maennlichen Romantic Trail, The Wetterhorn, Bachalpsee Lake, Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, Grosse Scheidegg.
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1. North face Trail

Murren Switzerland
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

North face Trail

2. The Eiger

The Northface of the Eiger, 3818 Switzerland http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/eiger-trail-the-swiss-alpine-experience-trail.html
Excellent
81%
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5.0 based on 475 reviews

The Eiger

Reviewed By Graeme74 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Lucked out with a perfect sunny, cloudless day for this simply stunning route. Was a bit nervous reading some reviews as I only had running shoes and clothing (and a small back pack with thin sweater and water/snacks). Climb out of Lauterbrunnen to Wengen is sharp but lovely - in the trees but regular gaps to see the incredible Lauterbrunnen valley and waterfalls. Once in pretty Wengen, it was a beautiful hike/run along above the valley all the way eventually to Kleine Scheidegg, passing a few train stops and info signs for exhilarating ski runs. The views of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger - as well as countless other snow peaked beauties and look backs down to the valley were incredible throughout. After some rest and drink/food in Kleine Scheidegg, it was a short walk/run up to Eigergletscher station, which is nestled right under the start of the Eiger Trail. I was advised there was snow still in a round a dozen gullies on the path - so was a little early in my well worn grip running shoes. But that, and the scree elements were very easy with just some basic care when crossing those short sections (usually 10-20 careful side steps were enough.) I can imagine earlier in year it would be quite different, and require better equipment and boots - and also on a different day in heavy wind/rain would be a totally different prospect - so carefully consider weather, as well of course your fitness. But there were many others of varying fitness and hiking experience out there, so I think on a sunny day in mid-summer it’s a very doable trail as long as reasonably fit. The traverse under the Eiger’s north face is incredible - watching the rock climbers above was breathtaking! A few short, steep ups and downs, but nothing overly taxing in each of those and the path is well defined and worn-in throughout. Amazing waterfall just before main descents start before Alpiglen. From there, it’s a long, steady and at times fairly steep descent for many km’s into Grindelwald - could be difficult if you have knee or ankle issues, but fun otherwise. Can’t recommend enough for a few hours to see some of the most incredible and varied scenes in the world! Again, just consider the weather, your fitness, time of year, equipment/gear needed and water/snacks. Have fun ????????

3. Tanne Bar

Wengen 3823 Switzerland +41 33 855 12 44
Excellent
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Tanne Bar

Reviewed By 268kevinp - Falls Church, United States

We visited in early August and they open late in the summer, sort of an apres dinner bar. A good part of the evening was spent talking with the bartender who was very helpful with recommendations on their excellent selection of whiskys, bourbons and gins. It's a small bar, but very warm and inviting and definitely worth visiting for apres dinner or ski. We can't wait to return.

4. Blumental Panorama Trail

Murren Switzerland
Excellent
83%
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5.0 based on 124 reviews

Blumental Panorama Trail

5. Central Sport

Wengiboden 1349, Wengen 3823 Switzerland +41 33 855 23 23 [email protected] http://www.centralsport.ch
Excellent
84%
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Central Sport

Welcome to Central Sport your No.1 sports shop in Wengen. Here you will find first-class brand products from leading manufacturers. Individual, professional advice and best service is of course included! Take a look at the wide range and diversity of brands and enjoy the cozy and friendly atmosphere in our shop.

Reviewed By Wilus - London, United Kingdom

We would like to say a great thank you to Waldo from the team. He has taken a great deal of time making sure our daughters boots fit perfectly. He has shown excellent of customer care, and expertise. I can’t recommend him enough, thank you. The shop is great in the middle of the village, it sells all you need to ski, has large boot,ski storage zone and is well stoked.

6. Maennlichen Romantic Trail

Grindelwald 3818 Switzerland +41 33 854 80 80 https://www.maennlichen.ch/en/romantic-trail.html
Excellent
82%
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5.0 based on 90 reviews

Maennlichen Romantic Trail

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

The wide, well maintained panorama trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg with a gentle descent most of the way. Only the part by the Tschuggen flank has a guard rail. We walked early October and the trail had only a section (mainly in the shade) that was icy and tricky to manoeuvre as it was one of the few uphill sections. The views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are simple breathtaking.

7. The Wetterhorn

Grindelwald Switzerland
Excellent
57%
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4.5 based on 83 reviews

The Wetterhorn

Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia

We had a brief stop in Grindelwald and found that most of our photos were of this unique mountain behind Grindelwald.

8. Bachalpsee Lake

Bachalpsee, Grindelwald 3818 Switzerland
Excellent
69%
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25%
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4.5 based on 632 reviews

Bachalpsee Lake

He painted the Jungfrau and the Schynige Platte, but Ferdinand Hodler never committed Lake Bachalpsee to canvas. The glacial water reflecting the Schreckhorn in the calm air would have been entirely in keeping with the taste of the well-known symbolist. Many others discovered the beauty of the "blue jewel". Lake Bachalpsee travels around the world as a postcard. However: no photo are able capture the radiance of the lake. You need to go there and see it for yourself. That doesn't require much effort. Lake Bachalpsee can be reached from First on foot in less than an hour.

Reviewed By Xabbu - Zurich, Switzerland

Bachalpsee is an extremely scenic lake and can be reached by an easy hike from First. Definitely worth visiting.

9. Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls

Stutzli 460, Lauterbrunnen 3822 Switzerland +41 33 856 85 68 http://www.lauterbrunnen.ch
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
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3%
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4.5 based on 1,054 reviews

Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls

Reviewed By erikapst72 - Jacksonville, United States

Swiss Alps are breathtaking, all worth it...ready for my next adventure. The Alpine region of Switzerland, conventionally referred to as the Swiss Alps, represents a major natural feature of the country and is, along with the Swiss Plateau and the Swiss portion of the Jura Mountains, one of its three main physiographic regions

10. Grosse Scheidegg

Grosse Scheidegg, Grindelwald 3818 Switzerland +41 33 853 67 16 http://www.grosse-scheidegg.ch
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Grosse Scheidegg

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