Buy your Berner Oberland Pass here: www.getyourguide.com/interlaken-l793/switzerland-berner-oberland-regional-pass-t427858/?partner_id=6Z1XS4Y&mkt_cmp=true Or snag our FREE Swiss Transportation Checklist to pick a train pass with confidence: aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/

My wife and I visited Switzerland in April of 2023. We bought the Berner Oberland pass at the recommendation of Jana & Brett, and we could take any bus/ train / funicular / boat in the region . It was delightful. Thank you

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Glad we could help make your use of Swiss transportation more enjoyable and less confusing.

@azmesa07k89

3 ай бұрын

Hi, is it possible to visit Jungfraujoch from Neuchatel as a day trip?

@StellanBellaEiland

Ай бұрын

That’s what I think we will do. We will be there two full days and 2 half days. One day coming from Italy and the other half day going to Paris on our way back to the US. We have been to Italy and France so just passing by. We might have to buy the overland pass for 4 days and the Eurail for 4 days because of the overlapping. Still planning

@10542256

Ай бұрын

Bus train funicular boat all just show up no need reservation or advanced booking?

Have been watching your videos about Switzerland as they are very informative. Thank you so much!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

You guys are great! We are spending the summer in Switzerland, and my daughter and I watch your videos every night so that we can help plan our itinerary! We are staying about 15 minutes up the mountain from Spiez! We are grateful for all of your videos about longer stays, and advice on everything! We were able to book an Airbnb for 45 days for less than the cost. It would be for 20 days because of your tricks that you taught us 🙂 My kids and I love your enthusiasm!

Thank you for your very helpful, useful, and informative content!!! Your videos are my resources on my Switzerland planning visits!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! We happy all of our resources can help you plan your trip! 😊

Your videos are amazingly helpful and so on point with the information! You both are such a cute couple! Love Jana..she is the sweetest! We are going to use all these ideas when we travel! Best swiss travel videos we’ve found online..

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Awww this is Jana - thanks for the compliment 🥰 So happy our helpful resources can help plan your trip to Switzerland! 😊

We’ve been to Switzerland 4 times and can’t wait for our next trip with our little one in a year or two and will absolutely do this pass thanks to this video! Would love to see a video on Sulwald!

Hello Jana and Brett, Thanks for your detailed videos on swiss train passes. I recently traveled to switzerland, and it really helped me to choose Berner Oberland Pass for my needs. Overall, your channel is the best if anyone wants to know anything about Switzerland.

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. We're so glad our videos were helpful to you in choosing the right pass for your trip.

This is really good news! Thanks!

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We think so too:)

Very useful information, thank you very much for this video.

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! We’re happy to help!

We stayed in grindelwald in October 2023 and used the Berner Oberland pass combined with a half fare card because of your recommendations. It was so easy & by far the cheapest way

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

That so good to hear! Thanks for letting us know.

thank you so much for this great info you have shared 👍👍👍 must do

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video!

yessss i knew u guys were going to update on this haha. was pleasantly surprised when i discovered the youth price too. cant wait to travel to swiss nxt year !!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

You know us 🙃 Of course we had to cover the new updates! Glad you learned about them too. We think the BO pass is going to become even more popular!

Another +1 recommendation for the BO pass! For our visit in summer 2023 we used the BO pass with 1/2 fare cards and it was definitely a great value, and don’t overlook the convenience of getting to skip the ticket line many places. We used Interlaken as our base for 6 nights and the BO + half fare worked great for several days in the Jungfrau plus day trips to Lucerne, Bern/Thun and got us most of the way to Montreux where we spent a couple additional days.

@Mrmhmd1993

Ай бұрын

Question: stuff in the BO pass would also be included in the Swiss travel pass?

I ve visited grindelwald ,zermatt ,and the región in november and i understood why you are in love whit that places...now im in love too. Hope to be back soon thanks !

Thanks, for Real! I Am arriving tomorrow to Lucerne with my teenage daughter! This just popped in my Subscription suggestions, incredible as usual, you guys are very helpful with this channel, I’m a creator myself, more than thanking you …. Respect! We’ll be in CH until February 11, 2024! I suggest ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Perfect timing! Thanks for choosing to watch our videos to help you plan your trip. If you’re a creator, then you understand the value of genuine viewers 🥰 We also hope you and your daughter love Switzerland!!!

@MPSoup

3 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thanks again for your videos!! We were able to explore and visit places we wouldn’t knew they even existed thanks to you guys! And the trip to Zermatt was the cherry on top! If you need any help for your channel, please let me know? I live in Tampa USA! God Bless! Please make a video on what to do in Winter or “Off Season” …. It was so cold and snowy, we actually loved it!

thanks guuuuyyssss you are the best!!!!!!

Incredible video with a ton of helpful information!! Based on your recommendations, my family and I will be purchasing the Berner Oberland Pass and Swiss Half Fare card for our trip this June/July, and we will definitely do it through your links ☺️ Also, I would love to know more about Sulwald!! I’ve been to the region countless times, but I’ve never explored this area. Very exciting!! Thanks again for another gem of a video!! You guys are the best!!!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting our work by purchasing through our links!!! Isn’t it cool that this region has SO much to offer - and yet still there are places that people have never hear of, like Sulwald?! 🤩 Grateful for your encouragement and curiosity to learn more!!

@hussainmahmoud7881

8 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the trip. Would this combination help around Lucerne for Rigi/Titlis visit ? and Do I need to buy Half fare for me and my partner to get discount on both our tickets/when buying the Oberland pass

Great news about the BO being all year round now. We bought it last year on your recommendation (together with the Half Fare). We are hoping to be back in '25 or '26 but at a different time of year. Great to know it'll be available no matter when we travel 😊! We'll probably spend a week near Interlaken and another in La Tzoumaz so we'll need to work out if the same combo will still work best.

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

We think it's good news too! We hope you can get back here soon☺

Love it. Great job as usual:) You are doing what I should have done...20 years ago...lol

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Thank for your encouragement! We truly enjoy what we do 🙂

This is wonderful. Thanks for the information and great videos. Fingers crossed, 2025 will be our year to get there!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hey, 2025 is next year so it’s not too far away! 🤩 We hope you get to visit this wonderful place!

Thanks

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip! We’re glad to help and grateful for your support!!! 🥰

would you do a post around what and where you can travel with dogs , trams, trains & lifts …😂this would be amazing

Could you please cover Léman - Alpes" Regional Pass

I'd like to know more about sulwald thanks

Hello Jana and Brett, Thanks a lot. This is very helpful. Wondering if you have a detailed video about jungfrau top of europe pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

9 күн бұрын

Hi there! Unfortunately the Top of Europe Pass is no longer offered :(

@priyamghosh39

3 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thanks for the info. Do you have any written info of all the things included in Berner Oberland Pass?

Thank you for all the travel info you share. Really very helpful. By the way, can you recommend a private car transfer that we can use. We will be in Interlaken from May 15-18 and then to Provence, France. We’re a group of 5 and private transfer might be a better option for us. Thanks so much.

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

We’re so happy to help! Unfortunately we don’t have a private car recommendation. Although it might be easiest to train to Geneva and then hire a private car from there!

The videos (all of them) are super helpful in planning our trip. We are planning a trip to Paris and Switzerland and will be mostly near Interlaken and visit the mountains on 2nd week of June 2024. Hoping to make the maximum of the trip. So planning it this way. Day 0 (Taking a train to Zurich and hoping to take the Interlaken express from Lucern to Interlaken and starying near Wilderswill for the next days), Day 1 (Jungfraujoch and Grindelwarld First and the village), Day2 (Schilthorn, Birg, Allmendhubel),Day 3 ( Lauterbrunnen and Lake Brienz/Thun) and leave for Geneva towards the evening. It is a bit too much, but based on checking out your videos on passes, my options were ( Half travel card Berner Oberland Pass + Half Travel Card). It should be the latter, but when I get the numbers, it . I am not sure if the Berner Oberland pass only removes the hassle of buying tickets , which I plan to do using their online apps).

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Don’t forget that the Half Fare Card will also save you money on every other train in Switzerland, like getting from Geneva/Basel to Interlaken and then back out of the Berner Oberland. That usually makes it even more better! Plus, the convenience may be worth it, but of course you can price it out based on your specific activities.

Hi, your videos are amazing , is September is good time to visit Italy and Swiss in terms of weather

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! So far, September and the first half of October has been our favorite time of year!

I've been watching your videos for a while now and they are very, very nice and informative! I already stole some ideas for our summer vacation in Switzerland this year. :) We are planning to buy the Berner Oberland Pass, but can you please clarify how does it work for the gondolas for example? Do you just scan your pass at the turnstiles or you need to show the pass at the ticket offices so they can give you a ticket? We are also planning to ride the Brienz Rothorn Bahn - do we need to book the tickets in advance (as it is very popular during summer) if we own the Berner Oberland Pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Good question Irena! When a route is covered by the Berner Oberland Pass, there's no need to buy or get any other tickets! You just scan your pass to go through a turnstile (usually for mountain trains or cable cars), or if there's no turnstile you just hop on board and show your pass if asked. Have a great time!

that youth discount would have been so handy last summer!!!!! so tempted to go back before I turn 25 now

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Another reason to come on back:)

Sühlwald really is a little gem. Niederhorn is, too.

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

Hey guys great and informative video. Can you please give some information on visiting Titlis with Berner Oberland pass, after Lucern routes are pretty confusing 😵‍💫

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Hi there! Think of the Berner Oberland Pass as a way to get from Interlaken to Lucerne...but for the most part, it's not going to help you once you reach Lucerne. However, it does give you a 50% discount on the route from Lucerne to Engelberg! (part-way to Titlis)

Thank you for all the great advice. I bought the Swiss Half fare card and the Berner Oberland Regional pass thru your links. I was curious how to download the Swiss half fare card to my SBB mobile app?

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

Hi Tina, thanks for buying through our links! You unfortunately can't directly link the pass to your app, but you can add passengers on the app and select that they have a Half Fare Card (which will then apply the appropriate discount). Hope that helps!!

Hi Jana and Brett, Thanks for the video, it really assists me a lot in planning my trip with my mom coming March! Just a question on the BO Pass, I have downloaded the SBB App and would like to travel from Luzern to Grindelwald via Interlaken- your video explains that the train ride from Luzern to Interlaken should be covered by the BO Pass, but in the SBB App I can only select the half-fare rate, if I would like to use the BO Pass, does it mean I do not need to book any tickets through the SBB App and just hop on the train and show my BO Pass? Thanks!

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Ooh good question! And the answer is simple - with the Berner Oberland Pass you will not need to book tickets anytime you ride a covered route! You'll only need to buy a ticket on the app if you ride a route not covered by the pass. Happy Swiss travels!

Thanks for this video Jana and Brett, I appreciate all your travel tips. We’re coming in June and will be staying in Lucerne but would like to do a day trip to visit Matterhorn and Lake Thun. Would the BO pass be the best to cover this or should we pay point to point instead? Thanks a lot!

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Great question! If you're not otherwise planning to visit the Jungfrau Region, then the Berner Oberland Pass probably won't help too much. But if you have your Half Fare Card, look into purchasing a Saver Day Pass - you can probably get one pretty cheap since your trip is still 3 months away, and it will save you a TON of money if you do all that in one day!!

@ForeignBeautyXo

3 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps thank you so much!!

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Very informative and helpful! If the only other regions outside of this area that I am visiting include Zurich and Zermatt, is it worth it to also get the half fare card? Thank you!

@AplinsintheAlps

16 күн бұрын

Have you seen our free Swiss Train Pass Checklist? aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/ Pop your itinerary into that to see which passes are best. But more than likely the Half Fare Care will be beneficial for you (especially in Zermatt)!

Thanks guys for all the informative Swiss videos. We're trying to squeeze stuff in 3 days. If I buy the pass, do I need to prebook the trains/gondolas in Grindewald/Wilderswil/Lauterbrauten etc or do I scan the pass and hop on?

@AplinsintheAlps

22 күн бұрын

No need to prebook...just hop on!

Hi! I'd like to buy Berner Oberland pass for my 4 days swiss trip. I'm 24 years old and I'm not a Swiss Pass owner. How can I get the discount for BO pass? Thank you for your immaculate work and I'll continue to support your channel!

Hi Jana and Brett, great video as always! Thanks! A question please… we are rlanning on travelling to grindelwald from paris, we already booked tickets to basel sbb. From my research, the BOPass takes effect from basel sbb so we shouldn’t have to book tickets from basel onwards to grindelwald but its a bit “unnerving” not having a reserved ticket… so do we really just “hop-on” a train with the berner oberland pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Great question! Actually the BO Pass doesn’t work until Bern or Lucerne. Depending on your route, you will need to buy a ticket from Basel to Bern or to Lucerne, and then yep - you just hop on from there since the BO pass is your ticket!

Hello. Thank you for all information you provide in your videos. As I understand, one would be better off to buy the oberland pass in advance? I also read that one needs to have a seat reservation for any trip. Does a seat reservation need to be done in advance for each trip too or you can do it right before a trip at a ticket office or machine at a train station?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Hi Svetlana! You can buy the pass in advance online, or in the station/airport when you arrive. There's really no advantage either way, but buying in advance keeps you from having to worry about it when you arrive. You really don't need seat reservations, except for when you ride official scenic trains like the Glacier Express. So in most normal circumstances, you can just hop on transportation and ride using the Berner Oberland Pass as your ticket (wherever it's valid)!

Thanks Jana and Brett - you are such a heaven-sent! Me and wife are travelling to Switzerland on the last week of April 2024, should we buy the BO pass now? Or should we wait for April. Will the price change ? Thank you so much!

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hi James, we're so glad we can help! No need to buy this far in advance...prices are locked in for the 2024 Spring/Summer season!

Thanks for this informative video on the BO pass--definitely going to get it. One question I have is with the pass how does one make sure you have tickets for specific trains like the Goldenpass (Interlaken to Montreux) or Luzern Interlaken Express? Do you go on the sites and reserve seats only (for the fee) and is it complicated with the Goldenpass since the BO only is free part of the way (pay on the train or before you board?). From looking around, most of the sites for local transport including BLS boat don't note the BO pass as a discount option. Also kind of a bummer in that it seems like unused online reservation fees cannot refunded in case your trip timing changes.

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Hi Roger! For any route fully covered by the Berner Oberland Pass, the pass is your ticket - no need to buy or get additional tickets (for example, on the Luzern-Interlaken Express). For the GoldenPass, you'll need a seat reservation, which you can purchase on their website. For the section of the GoldenPass that isn't covered by the BO Pass (and for any other routes not covered by the pass), we always prefer to buy those tickets on the SBB Mobile App. Hope that helps!!

Wow, such a precious information. Glad i see this video rather than i buy the Swiss Travel Pass. I will surely buy it from your website. Can i ask one question : When I buy the pass online, can i use my first trip from Domodolossa to Interlaken? Because we will visit Milan prior to Swiss.

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

You sure can! Just make sure to ride the specific route that goes through Kandersteg on the way to Spiez (the faster route going through the Lötschberg-Basis Tunnel is not covered by the pass).

Hello, I have been watching your videos for a while now to get some tips for my first time coming to Switzerland ! I hope it's alright if I can ask some questions since you guys are PROS at this !! I'm looking to go by myself in September for only a week or possibly 10 days. I'm wanting to start at Geneva for a couple of days and then making my way up to Interlaken, Grindewald and whatever else I can nearby. Would the Berner Oberland pass still be good for this journey ? Or is there something else you recommend for me ? Really appreciate it if I could hear back from you guys. Quite nervous.

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Hi there! The Berner Oberland Pass is an amazing value and opens so many places up to you. We highly recommend it!!

hey! asking here because not sure where else to ask, and your videos have already been so useful in planning my trip Grindelwald in March. i'll only be there for 3 days, and i intend to go up the different stations up the Grindelwald-First (where my hostel is!) and also to the Jungfraujoch. could you advise me on which pass to get please! i don't intend on visiting anywhere else for now (lauterbrunnen etc.) due to the lack of time.

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Check out the Jungfrau Hiking and Sledging Pass. It's available as a two-day pass, and might be the most economical way to see both of those places!

@hvsgtd

3 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps thank you!!! you guys have been great help 🫶🏼

Going to Switzerland in July and using a campervan to tour the country. Question will I only need the Berner Oberland pass for my stay in the region or would it be benefit to purchase the half rail card also. Will be there 8 days between Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen with a family of 4

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

We have a free Checklist to help you pick the best pass for your itinerary! You can find it here: aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/ Enjoy your camper can road trip!!

Thank you. It’s very helpful video We are traveling to Switzerland with a child (6 year). We are staying 7 nights in Lauterbrunen and 1 night in Lucerne and planing to buy BO pass. Do we need to pay anything extra for cable cars, cruises etc ? I know we need to pay for some mountain cable cars such as Jungfraujoch but the area covers by BO pass? Any extra charges or we can simply tap our card and ride ? 😊

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

Hi there! This video covers the exceptions in this region where you would need to buy a ticket...but thankfully those are pretty few. For anything that's fully covered, you simply hop on the transportation and then show your passes when requested!

Thank you for the video. I have question I have swiss travel pass will I be able to travel around grindelwald, wengen, interlaken via bus and trains?

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Yes you can! The Swiss Travel Pass covers the buses and trains between Interlaken and Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Mürren. If you want to go up above any of those places, you'll need to pay extra.

Hello, Thanks for the Great content. Based on our travel plans below could you advice if we should get the Swiss travel pass, or the Half fare card plus Berner overland pass? (Total of 5 days - 2 adults and one teen) Thank you in advance! * Rigi trip from Luzern * Luzern to Interlaken scenic rail * Lake Oeschinensee round trip from Interlaken * Schilthorn round trip from Interlaken * Lauterbrunnen, Murren, Gimmelwald from Interlaken * Lake Brienz, Giessbach falls from Interlaken * Grindelwald First from Interlaken

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Be sure to run your itinerary through our free checklist to see which pass(es) are best for your itinerary! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/

Thank you for your very informative videos! Learning a Lot. We’re going this summer, 3 adults and two kids. Planning to make our base then go around Jungfrau region for a couple of days then zermatt overnight. Question: Do we need to buy both the swiss family pass and berner oberland pass for discounts? Where can we use the swiss family pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

Күн бұрын

The Swiss Family Card is valid for kids ages 6-16 and can be used nearly everywhere that the Berner Oberland pass is valid!

Thank you really helpful and will use the link for this pass. Can I ask about visiting Rigi/Titlis/Plateus? if We are based in interlaken, do we have to get Tell pass? for these or would the Combination of Half fare + Berner pass help?

@AplinsintheAlps

Күн бұрын

Those would be really far day trips from Interlaken! The Tell-Pass would cover the routes completely, but note that it’s 4 hours one way from Interlaken to Mt. Rigi 🙃 (The BO Pass only reaches from Interlaken to Lucerne, then you’d need to buy tickets beyond that)

Hello Jana and Brett, Thanks for your detailed videos. just one clarification, How to use the Berner Oberland Pass. What i mean is we can directly go, show the pass and take a seat or we have to book a ticket before ? Also, will i get a physical or virtual BO Pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

10 күн бұрын

The BO Pass is your ticket! So where it's valid, you can just hop on/show your pass. If you buy using our affiliate link, you'll get a digital copy that you can keep on your phone or print off. We recommend the digital version so you don't lose it (and because sometimes the paper ones are finicky after they've been folded up over and over again!)

Good morning- Thank you for all of your videos and information. Looks like this is the pass for us as we will be staying a week in Grendelwald at the Glacier hotel. How much do you charge for an itinerary for 6 days? Looking to incorporate Lauterbrunnen, Miren, etc...

@AplinsintheAlps

18 күн бұрын

Hi Josh, so glad you found this helpful! Unfortunately we don't create custom itineraries, but it sounds like out 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau Region would be the perfect fit for you. Check it out at: aplinsinthealps.com/guides

@joshdettman3822

17 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thank you for your help. Ordered the travel guide, and am very impressed. Looking forward to July!!

@AplinsintheAlps

10 күн бұрын

Glad it's helpful to you Josh!

Hi Brett and Jana, do i need to purchase half fare card first before buying BO pass? where and when can i buy them please? thanks

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

No need to buy the HFC first if you buy them both online. You can find links in the description of this video!

Hi I have been watching almost all of your videos as we are planning a trip to Switzerland from USA. Is it easy to go around without a car in Switzerland?? And can advise us where should we stay ?? Interlaken or Grindelwald?? And where to buy Berner Oberland pass? Please suggest!! Thank you.

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

We LOVE traveling by public transportation in Switzerland! In fact, sometimes it's the only way you can get up into the mountains (unless you hike)! We have lots of resources covering each of these questions, so be sure to keep browsing through our other videos as well as our Swiss Travel Guides: aplinsinthealps.com/guides

Hi there, will any of the train scenic from Geneva to Grindelwald? or do you think i need to ride the Golden Express train?

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Great question Sophie! So many of the trains in Switzerland are scenic (even when not officially scenic trains). We definitely feel that the GoldenPass ride is more beautiful than the normal route (until you reach Spiez - because from that point on, it's the same route no matter what), but it's totally a personal decision which route you take!

Enjoy your Info on Swiss visits !! We plan to stay in Italy 24 days in May 2024, then travel to Switzerland last of May and First of June 2024... someone said we will need a ETIAS travel authorisation for Italy starting in 2024 ?? Is this tru e?

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Hi David! It's kinda up in the air (like a lot of these types of things!) They currently say it will start "sometime in 2024." Be sure to keep an eye on this website for updates: www.etia.com/about-etias

Hi! New subscriber here😀 Thanks for your videos! Just wanted to confirm, I don’t need to buy Oberland pass and half fare card for children? Is Swiss family card free? Thanks in advance!

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! The Swiss Family Card is free if you purchase your Half Fare Card(s) through this link: www.sbb.ch/en/tickets-offers/tickets/guests-abroad/swiss-halffare-card.html And yep, as long as you have a valid Berner Oberland Pass or a valid ticket, your children 6-15.99 can ride with you for free!

I trying to figure out which pass to buy traveling from Paris to Switzerland and then to Italy witch visiting Interlaken and that region plus Zermatt region. Would the Eurail pass be the best option for that kind of trip?

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hi Marco! The Eurail would likely not be the best trip. Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Train Passes for a helpful overview and recommendations on which pass to choose for your trip: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mK6pspKhfbjQds4.html

Hi! If we are visiting from Italy can we still use the berner Oberland pass to get to Interlaken

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hello! Be sure to see the details in the video where we show how you can travel from Italy to Interlaken for free using this pass!

We will be in Switzerland this coming December. We're staying three days in Zurich & Lucerne with a day trip to Mt Palatus. Is this pass worth it for our trip? Our total trip includes parts of Germany & Austria. Would a half fare card be a better option? We are both senior citizens

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the Berner Oberland Pass isn’t valid in Zurich and Lucerne, so it won’t be a good option for your trip. But we do have a free checklist to help you pick the me best pass for your trip! You can find it here: aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/

Hey Jana+Brett. Where do I purchase the pass from Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch?

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Just answered your comment on our other video :)

Hi! I am traveling to Switzerland coming March. Is this pass available?

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hi there! Unfortunately, it's not available until April 1st of this year.

Hi!, does this pass cover Mount Rigi?

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hi Anna! This pass will get you to Lucerne from Interlaken for free, but it does not cover Mt. Rigi. The Swiss Travel Pass, Day Passes, and Tell Pass all cover Rigi, or you can just use a Half Fare Card to travel there at a 50% discount. Hope that helps!

Question: do we have to show the pass every time we go for a ride. if we buy it online do we just show the ticket from our phone? I understand they don’t replace damaged, stolen or lost tickets so it would probably be the best option to buy it online.

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

On most trains, buses, boats, and trams you just hop on and only show your pass if you're asked by an attendant (who usually comes around during the ride). Often when traveling up into the mountains, you'll have to scan your pass to go through a turnstile before boarding. Hope this helps!

Hey just a quick question about travel in the jungfrau region if I were to buy tickets through SBB. If I want to do a trip from interlaken to murren, and return back the same way, should I book the whole trip at once, like when putting it into the search 'interlaken to murren'? Because then it will give me all the trains, cable cars etc to get there and back with one ticket right? But If I want to stay in Lauterbrunnen for a couple of hours before heading up, can i still use that ticket after it's said time, (for example if the cable car is for 10:30 - cause I booked the trip from interlaken to murren so they put all the transport back to back - can I use that ticket at 12:30?) or should I just purchase each mode of transport with individual return tickets? (and also if I book return tickets on any of those routes, does that mean I can go and return at any time during that day, or will it be scheduled?) Thank you in advance xx

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

The tickets are valid for the whole day, not a specific time. So if you buy a round trip from Interlaken to murren, you can go at any time along that specific route!

I am travelling in the last week of March, so unfortunately missing out on this pass (which would have been ideal as our travel is very much in BO region). Which alternative pass would be best suited?

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Hi there! You could check out the Jungfrau Winter Travel Pass or the Jungfrau Hiking and Sledging Pass. Those are probably the closest to the Berner Oberland Pass. Otherwise, you can hardly go wrong simply purchasing a Half Fare Card!

hi rett! i am spending 3 days in lauterbrunnen area coming from bern .. but also want to visit Lucerne for a day ,, do u recommend this BO pass for me? i am not doing "the top of jungrao trip" but i want to do and experience funiculars and cable cars, is this the right pass for me?

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Seems like the perfect pass for you!

But you should mention whether its worth buying the pass during the period of July - April because many cable card are closed during this time. Example: The Rothebahn is not running.

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

It really depends on what you plan to do! There are still lots of things open even throughout the winter and shoulder seasons, so this will be a huge benefit to lots of travelers.

Got excited seeing the youth fare available for 25 year olds but the site says the upper limit is 24.99. 😞 Love the videos.

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Aww so sad!! Sorry you got excited!!

Hi. We have the Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Family Card, and Bern Oberland Pass. Once we are in Switzerland, do we still need to buy tickets or just hop on the correct train and time and they will scan the QR codes within the app? I have the SBB app and the BLS Mobil app for the Oberland Pass.

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

You're well equipped! When a route is fully covered by the Berner Oberland Pass, there's no need to buy a ticket since the pass is your ticket. Just hop on!

Hi there. I have been watching your videos as well as others. We are arriving from Athens to Milan on the 31 and going to the Dolomites on a tour. We will be in Italy 2 days then on the 1st late going back to Milan and continuing to either Zermatt or Interlaken. If Zermatt we will sleep there and arrive early on the 2nd in Interlaken. We will be there until late on the 4th. I am thinking about getting the Eurail for 6 days but don’t know how that will work in the interlaken region from the 31-6 we are leaving back to Florida on the 6 early morning. Will the Eurail cover all trains in the interlaken area? Leaving out of Paris on the 6th

@AplinsintheAlps

16 күн бұрын

Check out our free Swiss Train Pass Checklist to pick the best pass for your itinerary! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/ In general, the Eurail doesn't offer coverage in the mountains so you'll probably be better off with a different pass in Interlaken.

It’s not available until April :( what’s your recommended alternative?

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Hi Patricia! Either the Jungfrau Winter Travel Pass, the Hiking and Sledging Pass, or just a simple Half Fare Card would be perfect!

Thanks Jana & Brett. We are visiting Switzerland in June-2024 and I've already purchased your travel guide for Jungfrau region and Lucerne. I have one question about Berner Oberland pass purchase. How can I purchase this pass with youth price? I only see option for children below 16 and adults (16+), there is no special price for youth from 16 to 25, so my confusion.

@AplinsintheAlps

18 күн бұрын

Hi there, great question! Unfortunately Get Your Guide hasn't made things super clear with the youth pricing, so we recommend buying your passes directly from the company that offers the BO Pass: www.berneseoberlandpass.ch/prices-tickets/

We are renting a car in Zurich since we will be driving several passes in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Spending 4 nights in the Bernese Oberland and 3 nights in Zermatt. Looking for best pass combination. Your Ultimate Swiss Pass Train Checklist (page 7) recommends Swiss Half Fare Card and Jungfrau Travel Pass. Is that the current recommendation?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

We’ve recently updated the Checklist, so that is still our current recommendation! 😊

Thanks for all your helpful videos. One question: We have a 6 and an 8 year old. If we buy the Swiss Half Fare (with Swiss Family Card) and Berner Oberland pass, do we need to buy a child's Berner Oberland Pass as well for that additional CHF 30?

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Nope, no need to buy the children's BO Pass!

@regalacr

2 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps What about if we have the Swiss Half Fare + Jungfrau Travel Pass. Would we need to buy the children's Jungrau Travel Pass for that CHF 30?

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Yes, in that case you would. They don't allow you to use the Swiss Family Card with the Jungfrau Travel Pass.

I actually bought the BOP after watching your video but then have had some travel plan changes resulting in more travel outside the Berner Oberland. My calculation now unfortunately suggests that maybe I should get a Swiss Travel Pass instead; I'm hoping the BLS will refund the youth tickets I bought through them. My question is are there a significant number of mountain rides covered by the BOP not covered by the STP? The STP supposedly covers the whole Schilthorn ride but for other cable cars or mountain trains would just be half off while BOP has more of that covered?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Yep, the BO pass covers WAY more! For example, Grindelwald First, Mannlichen, Eigergletscher, Schynige Platte, and Schilthornbahn! Plus it extends all the way to Bern and Lucerne. Depending on your activities and other destinations in Switzerland, the BO might be better. Make sure to run your itinerary through our free checklist to find out! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/#open

Do you have to buy these travel cards outside Switzerland for tourists before arriving to get the discount, like in Japan? Or, can I buy it there, just show my passport?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Good question! You can buy any of these passes in advance, or at an airport/train station when you arrive.

If we want to reserve prestige class on golden pass express from interlaken to montreux, will we be able to sit in prestige class from interlaken to gstaad with Berner oberland pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Great question! The Berner Oberland Pass would cover your ticket between those two spots, but you'd still need to make a seat reservation for Prestige Class in advance.

Hey Jana and Brett. Please can you adivce me is it ok if i come in the first week of Sept? Busy season can be crowded and long queues so was thinking to save some money and time. But just worried for the weather in September. Can u please help.

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Of course we can't predict the weather, but September is typically a great time to visit!

So, if we're coming from Italy (Lake Como), staying a week, then traveling to France...do you still recommend the Half Fare Card or just roll with the BO Pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Hi Dustin! We almost always think it's worth adding a Half Fare Card when you're planning to buy the Berner Oberland Pass. In most cases, it's going to save you more money than it costs!

@dustinturnerrealestate

3 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps thanks!

So I am assuming, it will also operate on Ski lifts?

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Good question! But we kinda doubt it. It will likely cover the exact same things as the summer pass (except there will be a few things that aren't open during the winter).

Thank you so much for the video We are traveling in August and planning to buy BO pass and half travel fare card. My question is if we are traveling by direct train from Zurich airport to interlaken via Bern, we only need to buy a point to point ticket from Zurich to Bern isnt ? Do we have to buy or print ticket or can simply Tap our card ? How do we know that we need to pay extra charges ? 😊

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

You're correct that you'd on'y need a point-to-point ticket from Zurich to Bern. From there, you simply ride and show your passes if/when requested! Unfortunately the only way to know when you pay extra is to understand the validity map fully - but we think we covered the exceptions pretty well in this video!

@AD-lw8jc

25 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps thank you so much. I have worked out now. We have to pay from Murren to Schilthorn but get half price. Similarly we have to from Eigergletcher to Jungfraujoch

@AplinsintheAlps

22 күн бұрын

You're got it!

Hi 👋 Thank Youu❤Would this Trip be difficult for a person with disabilities?? 🤔🤷‍♀️

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hi there! Are you wondering about visiting a specific place, or just this region of Switzerland in general? Either way, it's very accessible, providing opportunities for those with disabilities to ride pretty much everywhere!!

Hello. I will be traveling to Switzerland from July 18th to 25th. I have to stay in Zurich atleast until end of day on the 21st. From there our hope is to spend the next few days in interlaken and grindewald and the likes. How would you guide us since we are clueless

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Hi there! We made our Swiss travel guides to solve this exact dilemma of figuring out how to spend your time! So be sure to check those out here: aplinsinthealps.com/guides

@a.bewing3955

3 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps okay. I will loom into it. Thanks again. Who knows maybe we will see you guys when we get there

Are public transport (Buses and boats ) in Lucerne included in Berner Orbland pass

@AplinsintheAlps

2 ай бұрын

Nope, it only allows you to reach Lucerne - not beyond!

@prasannathantulage2191

2 ай бұрын

thank you@@AplinsintheAlps

Hi anyone know if the Bus-312 that goes from intercalen-ost to grindelwald is included in the berner oberland pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

There’s a train from Interlaken to Grindelwald that is much more convenient, and it will be covered by the Berner Oberland pass!

This pass is a great one but we stayed in Switzerland for a month using a car leased from Eurolease. So passes that must be used on every consecutive day are difficult, weather and conditions change. On dismal days we could change our mountain plan to just a car trip with a picnic lunch but if we had a Pass we would have lost that day. Maybe on those days you could do caves or inside activities but train rides would also be disappointing when the views are through wet or foggy windows. The Hal-Fare card allows a month of travel on any and all days. Sure, it means only 50% off all tickets but it's also cheaper to buy and covers ALL of Switzerland. Consider this is you are staying for a long trip.

@AplinsintheAlps

2 күн бұрын

Absolutely! That’s what we recommend in our checklist if you’re coming for a longer trip AND if you have a car. Because really a car changes everything for passes. So cool you got to stay for a whole month - we did that for 3 summers in a row before we moved here!

Hi we are thinking to stay in a hotel in interlaken or Airbnb in meirringen and staying 3 nights . What would you suggest , any disadvantages to stay in meirringen

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

Hi there! The disadvantage to Meiringen is that it would take a lot longer to get into the Jungfrau Region if you're focusing your adventures there. The advantage is you could see some amazing places near Meiringen that most tourists don't go!

I'm a bit confused here when I click on the affiliate link it says Berner Oberland Pass for Swiss Travel pass holder does that mean I need to have an additional pass before being this ?

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

Hi there! We just about always recommend pairing the Berner Oberland Pass with the Half Fare Card, but if you'll be buying without a Half Fare Card, you'll want to use this link: www.getyourguide.com/interlaken-l793/switzerland-berner-oberland-multi-day-regional-pass-t427230/?partner_id=6Z1XS4Y&mkt_cmp=true

My only regret was to buy the 3 days, because we love the region so much that we decided to extend 1 more day. Boy, how expensive swiss public transport is without that pass. Wish they have special for last minute plan change.

@AplinsintheAlps

16 күн бұрын

You make a great point that the passes are so worth the money and are super helpful for your budget! Sorry your extra day was a bit of budget-buster though!

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Coming from Zermatt, staying 3 days in interlaken… Jungfraujoch, first, Lauterbrunnen, wegen, harder klum and boat cruise in Brienz Would Berner still be better cost wise against jungfrau travel pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

For a 3-day trip they're both really close. But the Berner Oberland Pass will cover you part-way from Zermatt if you find that helpful!

@10542256

25 күн бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps how do you use the Berner to purchase that ticket? Do I need advance booking or just purchase from the station upon arrival in zermat then show my pass upon purchase? Do train tickets need advance booking?

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

You won't need advance booking for this. You just need to buy a ticket for the portion of the route that isn't covered by the Berner Oberland Pass (see video for the details of this).

m travelling on 17 feb i can buy this?

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately it's not available until April 1st of this year. But starting April 1, it will be available year-round. Sorry!

Do i need this pass if we travel by car or what ticket pass shall be buy? Tnx

@AplinsintheAlps

4 ай бұрын

Hi Darren! It really depends on where all you'll visit. But you probably won't need this pass. However, you really might still benefit from a Half Fare Card.

@darrentheexplorer9679

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for info much appreciated 🚙👨‍👩‍👧🙏👍

How does this pass compares with JUNGFRAU TRAVEL PASS? A bit confusing.

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

The Berner Oberland Pass covers a lot more area than the Jungfrau Travel Pass. Check out our free Checklist to see the difference and which one is better for your itinerary! aplinsinthealps.com/ultimate-swiss-train-pass-guide-2023/

Hello Jana & Brett, Myself along with my wife and son (13 yrs) are travelling to Switzerland in month of May. Need your help on if I need to buy the Swiss Travel pass. 6th Arrive in Geneva from Mumbai late evening... 7th Morning finish Geneva city tour and afternoon leave for Interlaken via train...visit harder kulm in the evening 8th Morning visit Jungfrajoch and while returning visit Grindelwald town ( possible right ?) 9th Visit Lucerne from Interlaken and back ( city tour )...this travel would involve using train rides 10th - Checkout and reach Bern via basel using train ride ..spend the entire day in bern, 11th - checkout from Bern hotel and take a train to paris ( will swiss pass cover this ? ) Pls do help guys ! Thanks in advance !

@AplinsintheAlps

3 ай бұрын

Great trip you have planned! We do an extensive deep dive into your question in this video, as well as the free checklist download we mention too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mK6pspKhfbjQds4.html Let us know what you think you should buy after reviewing these resources!

If i get the half fare card does my companion also need to have half fare card or just me since ill buy the tickets? Thanks

@AplinsintheAlps

Ай бұрын

Great question! Every adult needs their own Half Fare Card.

@charliee1956

Ай бұрын

Love guys , you are awesome, keep the videos coming. Can you give more info about saver day card and companion tickets. Thanks💕

@AplinsintheAlps

25 күн бұрын

We've got loads of info about the Saver Day Passes and tons of other questions you might have in our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation: aplinsinthealps.com/guides/ultimate-guide-to-swiss-transportation/ Hope that helps!

Do I still need to buy Berner Oberland Pass if I have a Swiss Family Pass?

@AplinsintheAlps

10 күн бұрын

The Swiss Family Card is only valid for children, so the adults will probably want to buy the Berner Oberland Pass!