This 6-day Train Journey Around Switzerland Includes a Ride on Europe's Highest Railway

"The " Interlaken and the Jungfrau Express at New Year" itinerary from tour company Vacations By Rail is a guided six-day tour-by train-around the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland over the New Year holiday. Along the way, guests will be treated to a breathtaking ride on the Jungfrau Railway, traveling to the " Top of Europe" in the Bernese Alps, and five nights in a picturesque Swiss town. The cherry on top"

"and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland region, this charming town will serve as your base camp for the trip. After checking in at the hotel, you'll meet up with your group for dinner. The next morning, everyone boards the train to Lucerne, a dazzling medieval city that's renowned for its well-preserved historic center and gorgeous vistas of Lake Lucerne. On the way, the train travels over the scenic Brünig Pass, treating you to views of waterfalls, snowy peaks, and shimmering"

Travel begins in Zurich with a train to Interlaken, which serves as the base for five nights. Daily group activities include a scenic rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne with views of waterfalls, snowy peaks, and Lake Lucerne. Day trips include Grindelwald, where a cable car ascends Grindelwald First for panoramic mountain vistas. New Year's Eve features a gala dinner in Interlaken. On New Year's Day, travelers ride the Jungfrau Railway through the Eiger to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at 11,332 feet, offering commanding views of the Mönch and Eiger summits.

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