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Everything that makes Switzerland special seems to come together in the Bernese Oberland.
Our itinerary in Switzerland’s Jungfrau Valley takes you through an area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, waterfalls, glaciers and car-free villages follow one after the other, all the way to the very “roof of the Alps”. It’s all there, within easy reach by train.
People come here to see, of course. But above all to experience. To understand what it means to live in the mountains without ever disturbing them.
Wengen as your base. The Grand Hotel Belvedere as your refuge.
Everything that makes Switzerland special seems to come together in the Bernese Oberland. Our itinerary in Switzerland’s Jungfrau Valley takes you through an area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, waterfalls, glaciers and car-free villages follow one after the other, all the way to the very “roof of the Alps”. It’s all there, within easy reach by train. People come here to see, of course. But above all to experience. To understand what it means to live in the mountains without ever disturbing them. Wengen as your base. The Grand Hotel Belvedere as your refuge.
This five-day trip in Switzerland begins before you reach the mountains.
Zurich or Lucerne give you a first glimpse of the country. An urban, well-ordered Switzerland, where every detail feels perfectly placed. You’ll spend a few hours there, just long enough to grasp that quiet precision which characterises the country: a way of life where nothing is ostentatious, and everything is just right.
Along the tracks, the journey settles into its rhythm. Switzerland is best explored from a train carriage rather than behind the wheel. The GoldenPass Panoramic trains prove the point perfectly with their floor-to-ceiling windows through which landscapes roll by like a film, changing scene by scene: plains, hills, the first forests, then the rising hills, the deepening valleys, and suddenly the Bernese Oberland opens up.
This five-day trip in Switzerland begins before you reach the mountains.
Zurich or Lucerne give you a first glimpse of the country. An urban, well-ordered Switzerland, where every detail feels perfectly placed. You’ll spend a few hours there, just long enough to grasp that quiet precision which characterises the country: a way of life where nothing is ostentatious, and everything is just right.
Along the tracks, the journey settles into its rhythm. Switzerland is best explored from a train carriage rather than behind the wheel. The GoldenPass Panoramic trains prove the point perfectly with their floor-to-ceiling windows through which landscapes roll by like a film, changing scene by scene: plains, hills, the first forests, then the rising hills, the deepening valleys, and suddenly the Bernese Oberland opens up.
In Interlaken, the scenery begins to change. In Lauterbrunnen, everything takes on a spectacular scale. Cliffs rise up, waterfalls tumble into view. Then Wengen, accessible only by train. A hint of what lies ahead.
How to get to Wengen by train from Interlaken
In Interlaken, the scenery begins to change. In Lauterbrunnen, everything takes on a spectacular scale. Cliffs rise up, waterfalls tumble into view. Then Wengen, accessible only by train. A hint of what lies ahead. How to get to Wengen by train from Interlaken
No cars. No engine noise. Just the wind, distant bells, and that special kind of silence you only find in places where people have chosen to preserve something. Wengen is a car-free Swiss village perched at an altitude of 1,274 metres, overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley and its seventy-two waterfalls. It’s no coincidence that English ski clubs made it their base as early as the late 19th century. There’s a sense of calm here that settles in the moment you arrive, and which never leaves you.
The Grand Hotel Belvedere, Beaumier’s address in the Swiss Alps, reflects the village itself: serene, effortless. You set down your bags, open the windows, and there stands the iconic Jungfrau, so close you could touch it.
No cars. No engine noise. Just the wind, distant bells, and that special kind of silence you only find in places where people have chosen to preserve something. Wengen is a car-free Swiss village perched at an altitude of 1,274 metres, overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley and its seventy-two waterfalls. It’s no coincidence that English ski clubs made it their base as early as the late 19th century. There’s a sense of calm here that settles in the moment you arrive, and which never leaves you.
The Grand Hotel Belvedere, Beaumier’s address in the Swiss Alps, reflects the village itself: serene, effortless. You set down your bags, open the windows, and there stands the iconic Jungfrau, so close you could touch it.
In the afternoon, take a scenic walk to Männlichen along the ridgeline. A wide, moderately challenging trail, with views at every turn. You’ll return at sunset, when the light sweeps over the Eiger and paints a new tableau with every passing minute. End your day at the spa, where indoor and outdoor pools and Susanne Kaufmann treatments are there to restore body and mind. For dinner, the Brasserie at the Grand Hotel Belvedere takes the same approach, serving simple, honest food with a strong sense of place.
Discover our rooms and suites in Wengen
In the afternoon, take a scenic walk to Männlichen along the ridgeline. A wide, moderately challenging trail, with views at every turn. You’ll return at sunset, when the light sweeps over the Eiger and paints a new tableau with every passing minute. End your day at the spa, where indoor and outdoor pools and Susanne Kaufmann treatments are there to restore body and mind. For dinner, the Brasserie at the Grand Hotel Belvedere takes the same approach, serving simple, honest food with a strong sense of place. Discover our rooms and suites in Wengen
As morning arrives, it's time to venture deep into the heart of the mountains.
The Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”, rises to 3,454 metres. The journey begins in Wengen, via a cogwheel railway that cuts through the heart of the Eiger, carved into the rock at the start of the 20th century. The ride itself is an experience. And so is the arrival: at the top, the Aletsch Glacier – the longest glacier in the Alps, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – stretches as far as the eye can see. It takes a while for your gaze to adjust to this vast expanse of white. It’s clear why mountaineers from all over the world have chosen this place as their training ground.
In the afternoon, return to the heights on the Schilthorn side from Mürren, a two-cable-car ride from Wengen. The panorama here is more rugged, less visited. The Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger rise up before you, side by side. The kind of view that shifts your sense of scale.
As morning arrives, it's time to venture deep into the heart of the mountains.
The Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”, rises to 3,454 metres. The journey begins in Wengen, via a cogwheel railway that cuts through the heart of the Eiger, carved into the rock at the start of the 20th century. The ride itself is an experience. And so is the arrival: at the top, the Aletsch Glacier – the longest glacier in the Alps, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – stretches as far as the eye can see. It takes a while for your gaze to adjust to this vast expanse of white. It’s clear why mountaineers from all over the world have chosen this place as their training ground.
In the afternoon, return to the heights on the Schilthorn side from Mürren, a two-cable-car ride from Wengen. The panorama here is more rugged, less visited. The Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger rise up before you, side by side. The kind of view that shifts your sense of scale.
Between these two peaks, the region offers a multitude of routes and activities. Hiking, via ferrata, the freedom to explore. You’ll return to Wengen with a distinct feeling of having gained a new perspective.
Explore our experiences in the Jungfrau Valley
Between these two peaks, the region offers a multitude of routes and activities. Hiking, via ferrata, the freedom to explore. You’ll return to Wengen with a distinct feeling of having gained a new perspective. Explore our experiences in the Jungfrau Valley
Just a short train ride away, Grindelwald offers a different perspective on the mountains. More lively and dynamic, the resort combines Alpine heritage with contemporary touches: restaurants rooted in local tradition, and shops and facilities with everything you need for a comfortable stay. As for the scenery, the north face of the Eiger towers over the village. It’s a striking sight, even if you’ve seen it before.
First, accessible by cable car, is an ideal starting point. You can discover the mountains in new, more active ways via hiking trails, e-bike routes and scenic walks.
Lunch follows this theme, favouring locally sourced produce and flavour over effect: AOP cheese fondue, air-dried beef known as “Bündnerfleisch”, and rösti unlike any you’d find elsewhere. A simple meal, rooted in tradition and terroir, before you head back to Wengen, where calm reigns once more.
Browse our travel guide on the Bernese Oberland with Beaumier
Just a short train ride away, Grindelwald offers a different perspective on the mountains. More lively and dynamic, the resort combines Alpine heritage with contemporary touches: restaurants rooted in local tradition, and shops and facilities with everything you need for a comfortable stay. As for the scenery, the north face of the Eiger towers over the village. It’s a striking sight, even if you’ve seen it before.
First, accessible by cable car, is an ideal starting point. You can discover the mountains in new, more active ways via hiking trails, e-bike routes and scenic walks.
Lunch follows this theme, favouring locally sourced produce and flavour over effect: AOP cheese fondue, air-dried beef known as “Bündnerfleisch”, and rösti unlike any you’d find elsewhere. A simple meal, rooted in tradition and terroir, before you head back to Wengen, where calm reigns once more. Browse our travel guide on the Bernese Oberland with Beaumier
Your last day is the most precious. After so many discoveries, it’s time to savour every moment with gusto. What is there to do in Wengen on this final day?
For starters, a short hike departing from the village, bright and early. Towards Wengernalp, or simply along the alpine meadows surrounding Wengen. On paths where you’ll encounter more marmots than hikers. A moment to see how the morning light plays on the peaks, to smell the damp grass, the wildflowers, and the air flowing down from the glaciers.
The Grand Hotel Belvedere’s excursions continue in this spirit. Mushroom foraging, led by chef Will Gordon, is an invitation to engage with the mountains more mindfully. The meal that follows, built around these ingredients, ties the whole experience together. A yoga session in the yurt, too. With the mountains as your backdrop, and your breath as your guide.
Your last day is the most precious. After so many discoveries, it’s time to savour every moment with gusto. What is there to do in Wengen on this final day?
For starters, a short hike departing from the village, bright and early. Towards Wengernalp, or simply along the alpine meadows surrounding Wengen. On paths where you’ll encounter more marmots than hikers. A moment to see how the morning light plays on the peaks, to smell the damp grass, the wildflowers, and the air flowing down from the glaciers.
The Grand Hotel Belvedere’s excursions continue in this spirit. Mushroom foraging, led by chef Will Gordon, is an invitation to engage with the mountains more mindfully. The meal that follows, built around these ingredients, ties the whole experience together. A yoga session in the yurt, too. With the mountains as your backdrop, and your breath as your guide.
At midday, head to higher ground with a picnic freshly prepared by the Grand Hotel Belvedere Brasserie. Terrines, cheeses, bread, a little sweet treat: a simple break, where the landscape is enough. The afternoon unfolds naturally. The rooms and suites of the Grand Hotel Belvedere become a prime vantage point, binoculars in hand, on the balcony. In the evening, a final dinner at the Brasserie Belvedere: Art Nouveau with Heimatstil spirit, ochre arabesques and large arched windows. Nothing is overdone. Will Gordon’s signature vegetable fondue is the perfect example: silky texture, deep flavours, hearty yet light. A dish like a final sustained note, simple and precise.
The Jungfrau Valley with the Grand Hotel Belvedere
At midday, head to higher ground with a picnic freshly prepared by the Grand Hotel Belvedere Brasserie. Terrines, cheeses, bread, a little sweet treat: a simple break, where the landscape is enough. The afternoon unfolds naturally. The rooms and suites of the Grand Hotel Belvedere become a prime vantage point, binoculars in hand, on the balcony. In the evening, a final dinner at the Brasserie Belvedere: Art Nouveau with Heimatstil spirit, ochre arabesques and large arched windows. Nothing is overdone. Will Gordon’s signature vegetable fondue is the perfect example: silky texture, deep flavours, hearty yet light. A dish like a final sustained note, simple and precise. The Jungfrau Valley with the Grand Hotel Belvedere
The Jungfrau Valley isn’t just for winter.
June-August, a summer holiday in Switzerland brings freshness and long, sunny days. It’s the season for hiking adventures and high-altitude excursions.
Early August, Swiss National Day transforms the villages: bonfires on the peaks, lanterns in the night, a sense of belonging to something enduring.
From May to October, these are quieter periods, inviting a more contemplative pace. The light is softer in May, warmer and more dramatic in October.
September marks the end of the summer grazing season, a key moment in the Alpine calendar, when the herds make their way back down to the valleys. It’s one of the most remarkable sights in the Alps. Bells, flowers, beautifully decorated cows, and locals celebrating the end of summer.
Plan your stay in Wengen
The Jungfrau Valley isn’t just for winter. June-August, a summer holiday in Switzerland brings freshness and long, sunny days. It’s the season for hiking adventures and high-altitude excursions. Early August, Swiss National Day transforms the villages: bonfires on the peaks, lanterns in the night, a sense of belonging to something enduring. From May to October, these are quieter periods, inviting a more contemplative pace. The light is softer in May, warmer and more dramatic in October. September marks the end of the summer grazing season, a key moment in the Alpine calendar, when the herds make their way back down to the valleys. It’s one of the most remarkable sights in the Alps. Bells, flowers, beautifully decorated cows, and locals celebrating the end of summer. Plan your stay in Wengen
The Jungfrau Valley deserves to be experienced within its wider setting.
To the west, Montreux and the shores of Lake Geneva with its terraced vineyards, old towns, and that feeling of being between two worlds. Geneva, for its international atmosphere and museums. Further south, Stresa and Lake Maggiore mark the border between Switzerland and Italy: the gardens of the Borromean Islands, the palaces, the blue-green waters.
The Grand Tour of Switzerland – the official Swiss tour that loops round the country by train and car – provides seamless connections between these destinations, in true Swiss style.
Extend your trip
The Jungfrau Valley deserves to be experienced within its wider setting. To the west, Montreux and the shores of Lake Geneva with its terraced vineyards, old towns, and that feeling of being between two worlds. Geneva, for its international atmosphere and museums. Further south, Stresa and Lake Maggiore mark the border between Switzerland and Italy: the gardens of the Borromean Islands, the palaces, the blue-green waters. The Grand Tour of Switzerland – the official Swiss tour that loops round the country by train and car – provides seamless connections between these destinations, in true Swiss style. Extend your trip
A destination that has it all
Here, everything coexists in harmony.
Grandeur and simplicity. Motion and silence. Exertion and contemplation. Dizzying peaks and peaceful villages. A shared fondue and yoga at dawn.
A rare find. And it’s right here.
Book your 5-day tour of Switzerland around Wengen
A destination that has it all Here, everything coexists in harmony. Grandeur and simplicity. Motion and silence. Exertion and contemplation. Dizzying peaks and peaceful villages. A shared fondue and yoga at dawn. A rare find. And it’s right here. Book your 5-day tour of Switzerland around Wengen
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