From Grindelwald to Bern & Lake Thun – Caves, Castles and the Capital of Switzerland

Your day begins in Grindelwald, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Eiger and Jungfrau. Your TripTransfer chauffeur picks you up at your hotel for a journey that traces the natural beauty of the Bernese Oberland.

Leaving the mountain valley, you pass through Interlaken, Switzerland’s famous resort town nestled between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Here, your driver will take a short panoramic drive through the town and along Lake Thun’s shoreline, allowing time for photos of the turquoise waters and snow-capped summits mirrored on the surface. You’ll then continue toward St. Beatus Caves, dramatically set above the lake’s northern cliffs.

At the caves, you’ll explore the illuminated tunnels and chambers where stalactites glimmer like crystal. According to legend, Saint Beatus found refuge here and banished a dragon from these depths — a story that still echoes through Swiss folklore. Outside, the terrace offers one of the most impressive viewpoints over Lake Thun.

From there, the route leads west toward Bern, where alpine tranquility gives way to timeless urban charm. You’ll walk the cobblestoned streets of the Old Town, admire medieval fountains, and stand before the Federal Palace, the political heart of Switzerland. If you’re curious, stop at the Einstein House, where the young scientist once lived and worked.

After Bern, your chauffeur will drive you back toward Lake Thun, following a panoramic lakeside road that winds through picturesque villages and vineyards. Along this stretch, you’ll stop for photos at Schloss Oberhofen am Thunersee, a fairy-tale castle framed by water and mountains. It’s an ideal pause for coffee and snapshots before reaching Thun, a lively lakeside town full of charm and character.

In Thun, stroll through the old center, explore the medieval castle, or simply enjoy the serenity of the lakeside promenade. As evening approaches, you’ll return comfortably to Grindelwald, following the same scenic route back through Interlaken and the high alpine valleys — a day of contrasts between underground mysteries, capital elegance and lake-side peace.