Highlights of the Bernese Oberland In Style

5 Days & 4 Nights

Highlights of the Bernese Oberland In Style

A short walking break in the Swiss Alps, staying in historic 4-star hotels.
Flexible walks beneath the impressive peaks of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.
Wandering between the traditional villages of Wengen & Grindelwald.
Fine dining at hotel restaurants; indulging in Swiss cheese & chocolate…
An optional Jungfraujoch visit & the thrill of riding cable cars and funiculars.

An indulgent short hiking break taking in the highlights of the Bernese Oberland on foot. Stay in 100-year old family-run 4-star hotels, with fine dining restaurants. Relax in the spa at the end of a rewarding day exploring the alpine meadows and slopes of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You hike between the villages of Wengen and Grindelwald; also linked by a network of trains, cable cars and buses, allowing you to shorten or lengthen your hikes as you wish. You’ll also have the chance to visit the must-see Jungfraujoch, with its ice palace and panoramic glacier and mountain views.

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Day 1 Arrive Wengen

Arrive in the alpine village of Wengen. This car free village is quintessential Swiss with its wooden chalets, adorned with colourful flowers and alping pastures. Check into your traditional chalet-style hotel.

The best way to reach Wengen is by train to Lauterbrunnen; just 55 mins from Interlaken, 2hrs from Bern, 3hrs from Zurich or Basel, 3h45 from Geneva. From Lauterbrunnen you take the classic rack rail train up to Wengen (12mins).

Overnight Wengen

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Beausite Park Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

The Beausite Park Hotel is located slightly elevated above the village centre of Wengen. The view of the Jungfrau and the mountains is breath-taking and you can easily reach the village centre and the cable way station on foot. They have a large swimming pool with whirlpool and a sauna area with steam bath.

Grand Hotel Belvédère | 5 Star | Hotel

Grand Hotel Belvedere is a 5-star newly-renovated resort nestled away in Wengen, set against the panoramic mountain scenery of Schilthorn, Silberhorn and Jungfrau Mountain. With 90 rooms and suites it carters to individual traveller, couples and families likewise.

Hotel Silberhorn | Hotel

Hotel Silberhorn is in the heart of the village. It has an impressive spa and two lovely restaurants.

Day 2 Choice of hikes from Wengen 4 miles / 6.5 km

Today you have a choice of rewarding walks from Wengen. A few of these you can take mountain (train or cable car) transport to the start/end to enhance the experience.

We recommend the Grustschalp to Mürren Mountain View Trail. From Wengen you take the mountain train down and then the cable car up to Grustschalp. From here your linear hike contours around the mountains, with splendid panoramic views across the valley to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. On arrival in the car free village of Mürren you can enjoy a coffee and cake or traditional lunch in one of the resturants, before taking the mountain train back to Wengen.

Grutschalp to Mürren via the Mountain View Trail: 6.5km, ascent/descent: 450m/300m

Maennlichen-Kleine Scheidegg-Wengen: 11.5km, ascent/descent: 950m/50m

Wengen - Leiterhorn Loop: 5km, ascent/descent: 285m/275m

Overnight Wengen

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Beausite Park Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

Grand Hotel Belvédère | 5 Star | Hotel

Hotel Silberhorn | Hotel

Hotel Silberhorn is in the heart of the village, and boasts an impressive spa with fitness suite. It has 63 rooms and two restaurants (one of which is a la carte, serving such Swiss specialities as raclette and fondu; the other is a buffet/half board restaurant). Guests can book massages with therapists (booking recommended 1-2 days in advance, payable locally). There is a solarium (surcharge payable). The spa has a relaxation area with lounge beds and whirlpools and herbal tea. There are herb and Finnish saunas and a steam bath (facilities open from 14:00-20:00). Minimum age 16yrs for the sauna/spa area. Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, and there is free WiFi in the entire hotel.

Day 3 Eiger Trail/Travel to Grindelwald 8.5 miles / 13.5 km

One of our favourite Swiss walks is the Eiger Trail from Eigergletscher (a short train ride from Wengen) to Alpiglen. This high route brings you right in front of the famous North Face itself; look up and right to see the metal ladders and perhaps even a climber or two setting off on an adventure.

Soak up the views over the Wetterhorn and the Grosse Scheidegg before continuing on a zig zag trail down to Alpiglen. Here you can jump on board the train, or walk further via Gletscherschlucht to Grindelwald, your base for the next 2 nights.

Remember, you can also take cable cars or the train all the way from Wengen to picture-postcard Grindelwald, and there are easier/shorter walks to choose from.

Maennlichen-Kleine Scheidegg - Wengen: 12km, ascent/descent: 950m/50m

Eiger trail via the Gletscherschlucht to Grindelwald: 13.5km, ascent/descent: 250m/1500m

Overnight Grindelwald

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Belvedere | 4 Star | Hotel

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hote is a 4-star superior hotel dating from 1907, with unrivalled direct views of the Eiger. Your hosts are the Hauser family, now in their third generation of running the hotel. Relax in the small but attractive spa area with its large indoor pool, ‘Experience’ shower, Finnish sauna and glacier steam bath, or take a dip in the outdoor salt water Jacuzzi. You can book the sauna for private use in the evening – please ask at reception. The fine dining Restaurant Français showcases inventive cuisine featuring fresh, home-grown ingredients; classic Swiss specialities as well as light fusion food with a Mediterranean or Asian influence. The restaurant is a member of the French gourmet association ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. On Monday evenings you have the chance to take a peek behind the scenes, with a visit to the kitchen with Markus Berger and his crew. All rooms have a large balcony with mountain views, and there’s even a choice of pillows for a truly refreshing sleep! If you would like to dine on the terrace we recommend making a reservation, especially during July and August (as this is very popular).

Bergwelt Grindelwald | 4 Star | Hotel

All rooms are equiped with free high-speed WiFi, smart TV and sound system, individual air conditioning, international, Swiss and USB sockets as well as minibar, coffee and tea. Every overnight stay in the Bergwelt Grindelwald includes a rich breakfast buffet and access to the exclusive Fire & Ice SPA. O

Day 4 Jungfraujoch optional excursion or choice of walks 10 miles / 16 km

A must-do optional excursion during your stay in the Bernese Oberland is the ‘Top of Europe’ Jungfraujoch, easily reached by rail from either Wengen or Grindelwald. From Kleine Scheidegg, the cog-wheel railway climbs steeply up to the Jungfraujoch (3454m).

At the very top you’ll find an ice palace with ice sculptures, a viewing plateau, restaurants and panoramic “Sphinx” observation terrace with views over the Aletsch glacier, the longest alpine glacier at 23km.

From Grindelwald you’ve a choice of walks; explore the Grosse Scheidegg plateau, the sparkling Bachalpsee or First with its cable car station. Mountain cafés dotted around Grindelwald will tempt you to relax in the sunshine with a large slice of Apfelstrüdel or Mövenpick icecream sundae— you need to keep your energy levels up after all!

First - Bachalpsee - Grosse Scheidegg: 16.0km, ascent/descent: 850m/1050m

Grindelwald - Grosse Scheidegg: 8.5km, ascent/descent: 950m/80m

Overnight Grindelwald

Accommodations

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Belvedere | 4 Star | Hotel

Bergwelt Grindelwald | 4 Star | Hotel

Day 5 Onward Travel

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 5kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 5kg is equivalent to 1 Neapolitan margherita pizza. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me?

Escape to the Bernese Oberland on a 4-night break staying in 4-star historic hotels with spa facilities. You’ve a menu of walks each day to choose from, or you can opt to ride the extensive network of mountain railways; giving you huge flexibility as to where you explore, and the length of your hikes. Please note this tour itinerary changed slightly in July 2023. If you booked prior to this then you will follow your original itinerary.

Tour Type:

In Style | After a day of exciting adventures and soaking up unbeatable scenery, retreat to stylish accommodations and unwind with fine food and wine. This trip type is for those who like sophisticated places to stay and are looking for active routes but still want the holiday to feel special.

Activity:

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers, Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Foodie

Short Break

Alpine Walking

Activity Level & Terrain

This trip is graded ‘easy to moderate’ overall, as the walks are around 4-14km, but many you can shorten with mountain transport (payable locally or you can opt to purchase a Jungfrau Travel Pass in advance) or skip altogether. The routes and footpaths are not technically difficult, although you should have a good head for heights and be sure-footed. Please be aware that earlier in the season there may be some residual snow lying in patches, but this will not require any special equipment or skills; walking poles are recommended.

Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

4 Nights in historic 4-star family-run hotels.
4 Breakfasts.
Baggage transfers between accommodations.
Route notes, map & info pack.
24-7 Emergency telephone support.

Excluded

Travel insurance (required).
Travel to Wengen and from Grindelwald.
Entrance fees (eg. Jungfraujoch excursion).
Public transport (eg. railways, cable cars, chairlifts, funiculars, buses).
Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks.
Personal equipment.

Extras

Additional nights before, during or after the walk.

When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascents/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jackets and trousers), sun hat and sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking shoes or boots, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer and a day pack.