Situated 100 miles from Basel in Switzerland, the Jungfrau campsite is at the southern end of Lauterbrunnen and is a well established and equipped site with modern sanitary facilities, shop, bar and restaurant. Typically Swiss in many ways (with prices to match), but offering central access to some stunning skiing and scenery! The main ski areas are Murren, Wengen and Grindelwald and accessed via a cablecar and mountain railway (Murren) or mountain railway (Wengen/Grindelwald) from the centre of Lauterbrunnen. The railways are included in the ski passes. Skiing is varied to suit most abilities with the famous World Cup downhill Lauberhorn run in Wengen to challenge better skiers. The Lauterbrunnen valley has the stunning backdrop of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.
How to get to Camping Jungfrau?
There are a number options for your journey to Camping Jungfrau. The most direct from Calais at 550 miles using A25/A5/A31 via Troyes and Dijon, then A39/N5/D21/D471 to Censau, and D9/N57 to the Swiss border. From here follow E23/E25 to Bern, then 6&8 to junction 25 at Wilderswill. Exit to Gsteigstrasse and follow through Wildeswill into Obereigasse. Cross the Saxetenbach Gorge into Grenchenstrasse and follow road along the riverside to Lauterbrunnen. Shortly after leaving Lauterbrunnen on Pfrundmatte, turn left into Weid, and the campsite is on your left in about 300m.
Whilst access is level, the road through Lauterbrunnen is narrow and requires care if driving or towing a large unit. This route does involve tolls in France and a vignette in Switzerland for your vehicle. Caravanners will require an additional vignette for their caravan.
A lower toll route at 570 miles is from Calais to Luxembourg via E42/E25, and A31/N19 to Montbeliard, then across the Swiss border following route 6 past Bern and along the shores of the Thunersee to Wilderswill. This route includes a number of provincial routes through built up areas in France, ordinary roads in Switzerland and will still require a vignette for route 6. It will add at least 3 hours driving time to your journey, more if towing.
We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised
What do you get for your money at Camping Jungfrau?
- (Camping Jungfrau Prices)
- EHU 16amp charged per day plus per amp hour. UK style plug
- Very good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
- English speaking staff at reception and restaurant
- Large heated ski and boot room
- Grey and chemical disposal area under cover
- Gas cylinder exchange (Vitogaz Swiss type. Adapter required)
- Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
- Modern washing up area
- Dogs welcome charged per day
- Dog walking area adjacent to site
- Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
- Daytime ski bus from ski lift for Lauterbrunnen area (ski pass required)
- Seasonaires welcome
- Onsite supermarket
- Onsite restaurant with breakfast service available
- Apres Ski bar
- Cross country skiing available from campsite
- Children’s ski lift and toboggan area adjacent to site (free of charge)
- Winter hiking path adjacent to site
- Access to communal lounge until 2200hrs daily
Wengen, Lauberhorn, Mürren, Schilthorn, & Grindelwald Area– What is the skiing like in Lauterbrunnen?
Lauterbrunnen is part of the Jungfrau ski area which includes 230km of downhill skiing, with 86km blue, 107km red, & 31km black marked pistes, served by a total of 45 ski lifts and trains. In addition to the skiing in Lauterbrunnen itself, the wider ski lift pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Jungfrau Region ski resorts of Grindelwald, Wengen and Murren, where there is a total of over 500kms of piste. With ski lifts as high as 2,971m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Winterised Tips
- Expert Skiers should try out the Murren-Schilthorn area and the Eigergletscher piste 27 with a 71% incline
- Try Europes longest toboggan run ‘Big Pintenfritz’ in Grindelwald
- Local Lauterbrunnen area very good for learners and improving intermediate skiers
Pros
- Great location campsite with top quality facilities
- Free ski bus to Lauterbrunnen lift station
- Access to glacier skiing
- Good area for non skiers
Cons
- Expensive in comparison to Austrian and Italian competitors
- Extensive ski bus and train use required to get the best from the area
- Car parking at lift stations expensive if using own vehicle
For more information on motorhome skiing in Switzerland, check out this article on our sister site, Winterised.com.
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Thanks to Winterised FB Group members Dick & Clare Donovan their contributions to this post.
