CAMPING JUNGFRAU, Simply Incredible Switzerland on our EURO Campervan Trip - Part 4

[@PaulDevall]

Another superb video. Telling it like it is and not sugar coating it. Great stuff. The crowds were too much for me.

[@rogerwileman9965]

We were lucky to stay at the same campsite . Just like you took the train to the top

[@MrDamonYates]

We're currently at Camping Jungfrau - leaving tomorrow. It's very very busy but in an incredible location. We hiked to Murren and Gimmelwald today, super hike at the end of the valley.

[@fionaridley5011]

You were following us! We had 2 nights in Interlaken at Camping Alpenblick (would have been longer if not an International Music Festival at the weekend and full) Tip get an ACSI card, very reasonable out of high season. We had bikes with us and to be honest were stunned at the cable car/lift/train prices for the attractions in the area so used our bikes. Rode round the lake and swam in it after. We had pretty bad weather too! Then onto Lauterbrunnen without a plan, we stayed at Camping Breithorn Stechelberg for 4 nights the week before you and were so glad we did. Great campsite and 10 minutes on bike path into town on bikes. Given the weather and the shock at the prices for the top of the world we did our own thing. Campsite much quieter, great shop and owners, pitch looking over waterfalls. Less than £30 a night too. We cycled up to Murren on traffic free route, hardly saw a soul even though Lauterbrunnen was always heaving. Looped round to the top of the valley. To be honest we thought we would regret not forking out the cash but now I'm so glad we didn't. Who wants crowds in the mountains? I presumed it would be an efficient operation but very crowded given the crowds in town. We had stocked up at Lidl in Interlaken which were very reasonable prices and just had a couple beers/coffee out in mountains. We walked up to the waterfall too you featured and did the Trümmelbachfälle as our only paid attraction, very reasonable price SF 15 each. I think we judged it well as waited for a storm to pass and got there quite late in afternoon when rain let up and most buses had gone. so it wasn't too busy. the following day we drove to Grindelwald and rode our mountainbikes up to the snowline through the village. We found the "attractions" were daft prices, not even a simple uplift on a chairlift at a reasonable price, same as a full day pass for all the lifts in the winter. Loads of downhill scooter type things whizzed past, they had paid over SF100 with cable car. Another great day and our v expensive lunch was still far far less than going with the crowds. Will be interesting to see what you thought of Bodensee, which is where we then went travelling on from Grindelwald on a very stormy day! We will definitely go back, think we did quite well for our first Swiss experience. Camping Gohren is by far the most money we have ever spent on a site and was awful value for money. The whole area is high season from early June, and full so we struggled. Wonder if same for you! Thank you for the detailed video.

[@peterjessop1878]

I was lucky enough to camp in Lauterbrunnen before the site became so big and Jungfrau so busy. Waking up to the sound of the waterfall and opening the tent zip to see the mountains was an experience I will never forget.

[@moibelgium7636]

Nice review! We have returned about a week ago from 20 days of traveling around Switzerland (Grand Tour of Switserland) and also stayed at the Junkfrau campsite in Lauterbrunnen. We had beautiful weather (actually all days of our trip) and found Lauterbrunnen indeed touristy but pleasant. About the Jungfraubahn up to Jungfraujoch: We had read some reviews before and were a bit shocked, which made us decide not to do this tour. What you now show and say about the Jungfraujoch confirms to us that we made the right choice: a burden of a journey and once at the top, it is beeing chased through it just like cattle. We previously had a price drawn up for us (two adults and two children): almost 800 euros! No, there are other excursions to do from Lauterbrunnen such as taking the train to Wengen and then the cable car to Männlichen; For a mere 5 francs more per person you can stand on top of the gondola instead of in it: a great view! In Männlichen you will experience the Kings Walk for a beautiful view of the Jungfrau but also Jungfraujoch. Also: from Lauterbrunnen the train to Mürren (very pleasant mountain village) and then the cable car Mürren - Birg - Schilthorn to visit Piz Gloria: beautiful trip with constantly stunning views. By the way, a week later during our Grand Tour we were on the other side of the mountain range with the Jungfrau and took the cable car Bettmerhorn - Aletsch Glacier (not even that expensive: 120 euros for the four of us) and also saw the Jungfrau + about one of the most breathtaking views we ever saw. It was a great pleasure, also on the terrace of the small cafe with local beer and a tasty chacuterie board. So, I guess the tourist attraction Junkfaujoch is overpriced and unfortunately - in my opinion - not even worth it because there is no chance for some mental freedom and piece of mind. I'm glad I did the other excursions. Switzerland was a first time for us and we really enjoyed it: we will definitely come back here. Keep those good reviews coming.

[@suewheeler5795]

Now this is more like it. Where did you stay nearBettmerhorn please?

[@cooperandy3]

Thanks for the trip, amazing scenery. Reaffirms our 4 days at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival as stunning value.

[@suewheeler5795]

Not everything in life can be positive and it's actually refreshing to hear the reality of this. The amount of people ! 😳🙈

[@keithweybury5212]

Fantastic drive and beautiful country. Great campsite. The viewa were breathtaking guys

[@CampervanTime]

Stunning isn't it!

[@simonpage2941]

Well that has sparked a few childhood memories! We had a few hours at the summit of the Jungfrau in 1981/82! There were lots of spare seats on the train & barely anyone at the top! My how times change! 😮 We were based in Interlaken for 10 days..... Grindelwald was my favourite place ❤

[@startaylor123]

Stunning vlog... and believe saved us a lot of stress and indeed money 👍🍾

[@edberry5476]

Thanks for the extensive tour of the campsite. We are booked in to it this Xmas for 2 nights so good to know it will be worth it.

[@CampervanTime]

It will be fantastic!

[@granddadmark7639]

Another great episode and I'm after writing of the Sven changing our view has changed so quite when driving ❤

[@janetbowen7854]

Thanks for your brilliant and honest video. Looking forward to the next installment of your European campervan tour 🚐❤️😀

[@CampervanTime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fijikimbo]

I briefly worked at this campsite 20+ years ago!! Stunning location…and thankfully summits were a little less busy back then! Thanks for the memories…. Might take my van there next year 👍🏻

[@colintrundell6612]

Great video, with excellent information told as it is.

[@chrisaskham5754]

You missed the towns at the far end of the valley halfway up the mountain - Murren and Gimmelwald and the via Ferrata.

[@annajeram9251]

Wow, wow, wow!! Thank you so much for making this fabulous vlog…we last went to this area 31 years ago for our honeymoon. It’s so lovely to see the area in the summer and not winter when we were there. We need to revisit (oh and buy a campervan! 😅

[@jamescollins4489]

Another great video. Made me chuckle with your very British understatement in the campsite shop. "Not sure we're going to talk about that coffee" 😊

[@CampervanTime]

😁😝

[@leannearnold8326]

Just back from camping Jungfrau last week...mental packed and not at all as pleasant as when you were there 🙈 not a blade of grass spare lol. So glad we decided to do the shilthorn from Lautenbrunnen rather than the Jungfraujoch...I can only imagine how bad it wd of been in peak summer. I definitely would recommend the shilthorn..the James bond exhibition was great as the 1968 film was shot up there.

[@sairasaddal6305]

Hi, wow amazing scenery and video. We watch most of your videos which slowly inspired us to buy and now have converted VW Camper-van. Thank so much for all your advice for us novices.!!! We thought we’d have a look at the Nebula Capsule Max after you video on it. Wow wow …testing it out in the house on the wall today. Massive screen with great big picture and crisp volume. Saira xx

[@eprohoda]

Campervan-very stunning . take it easy,

[@raymondplatts7516]

Awesome area millions more walks and bike rides without the crowds think you needed more time Expensive YES just stick up with provisions BEFORE entering Switzerland did you buy a vignette even more cost Glad you enjoyed it my favourite place

[@MattEMaddock]

We did almost the exact journey, in reverse, from Jungfrau to Como 2 years ago in August. After Switzerland, Como looked distinctly average. Also went up the Jungfrau (we took the cable car section going up and the train going down 😊) We also took the early morning first trip up and it was dead quiet, so were lucky. It was before the Chinese started travelling again though, so probably helped. We stayed in a campsite at Wilderswil and used the free trains available for campsite visitors to get everywhere.

[@clairewilliams3549]

Thanks guys, completely put me off Jungfraugoch, couldn’t handle all those people and queues

[@peavina]

Try Yosemite in July

[@lindahodge9670]

Wow. I cant believe how busy it is. We stayed at camping jungfrau and did the top of jungfrau trip beginning of September 22 and it was much much quieter. Looks a bit busy for me. The snow looks amazing though. Fabulous place.

[@An.Individual]

I went on the Jungfraujoch express in 2004. It was really great and not busy. It seems it has got busier in the last 20 years and the exchange rate has got much worse.

[@AlwynOllieMcKee]

Thanks for the video and your insights. Some really helpful comments on here in terms of alternatives in the region. For me, campervanning is about getting away from the crowds! Looks like Lauterbrunnen and the Jungfrau can be added to the increasingly long list of places blighted by over-tourism. 😔

[@CampervanTime]

It was busy and it sounds like now (August) is even busier! Probably just a case of picking the right time of year for a nice visit.

[@Cous1nJack]

Tented in camping jungfrau a long time ago, got fined for jumping the train down after walking up to the top of mountain above wengen and was woken up by base jumper’s chutes opening as they landed in the campsite.

[@ahiggins5252]

Hi just subscribed to your channel best camper video by a mile that I've seen so far, and I've watched loads, however to be fair it is probably the the most scenic place in Europe, but you've still did the video and activitys extremely well, how much a night was it to stay on the campsite.

[@Van_Diesel_vw]

The CHF is so strong as a currency, currently near 1:1 with GBP, which sadly makes Switzerland so expensive, when I went up the Jungfrau in 2008, it was expensive then and the exchange rate then was 2.5 CHF to the GBP., it was busy then, but nothing like the crowds you experienced. The Eiger cable car looks great, they were just starting to build it back in 2015 when I last visited the area, however it has greatly increased the capacity of people going to the top of Jungfrau and the main transit station looks now to be Eigergletscher rather than Kleine Scheidegg where the trains use to run direct from. Think the area has been heavily marketed, which looks to have been too successful and the attraction can no longer cater for the volume of visitors which makes what should be a once in a lifetime experience very stressful. I hope to visit the area in2025, but won’t be doing the Jungfrau, plenty of other areas to explore and lovely walks where you soon loose the crowds, you won’t get a tour group doing a good few mile hike😂. Does the train still stop on the way up and allow you off to look out of the viewing window in the north face of the Eiger, whilst the down train goes past. Loving this series of videos of your European tour, can’t wait to see where your next stop is.

[@CampervanTime]

Yes the train does still stop on the way up for the lookout!

[@pluc99-pl99]

I was at the Jungfrau last year mid-week at the beginning of October and it's not that there weren't any other tourists there but nothing like what you've experienced. As you have discovered, the Swiss push ahead to fill any gaps; queuing is not part of their culture 😂.

[@williamclark3572]

Have you got details of the train etc. I can only find organised tours.

[@williamclark3572]

Asked before the end thanks lol

[@granddadmark7639]

How is the Sven?

[@paulgarrad1581]

Should have used the Gotthard pass, not tunnel!

[@CampervanTime]

As we nearly overheated the brakes on a much shorter pass near Chamonix we thought best to queue and not risk it!

[@moibelgium7636]

True! Magnificent drive.

[@karlkjj]

Very like Santorini to many people spoiling the experience 😢

[@martinduplessis3949]

How long can you stay over on the campsite? And the Price?

[@CampervanTime]

We stayed 3 nights in late June 2024. We had a slightly bigger pitch than standard, and paid 172.50CHF. That included tourist tax, EHU, 2 adults. You could only stay on the more basic pitches on shorter stays, staying on the terraces was for longer stays, and were slightly more expensive too.

[@CampervanTime]

Our pitch was called Stellplatz classic, 6.5m max 9m

[@martinduplessis3949]

@@CampervanTime What's the longest you can stay?

[@CampervanTime]

Not a clue I’m afraid, you’ll have to ask them direct.

[@Sootydog]

Unfortunately Switzerland in general and the Interlaken area has become a no-go area since the release of the Netflix series ‘crash landing in romance’. Basically avoid any place where filming for the series has happened. Any bit of research would have told you not to go up the Jungfrau. It’s a tatty version of Blackpool with overwhelming crowds. Much better to go to Kleine Scheidegg and walk the eiger trail or down from the Lauberhorn. Better views without the hordes. Also stay at the ASCI site in Interlaken. Free bus into town for the trains. Cross the road to the lake. My other bit of advice is not to believe what clueless you-tubers put up (we know who they are) and do some proper planning and go to places they haven’t bothered to find. At least you were honest about it which is strange phenomenon on vanlife videos.

[@CMH1971]

Pretty much agree with this, most tour groups don’t stray very far from the top of the cable car. Go for a short hike and you will quickly escape the crowds Grütschalp to Almendhubel is a nice little walk with stunning views, did it with my kids hardly saw anybody until the end of the walk. Eiger trail down to Brandegg nice walk with some great glacial features to see.

[@JefferyRoberts-h5s]

Poor microphone sound ,! Cheap microphone ?

[@neilmick6778]

Sounds awful 😂