It turns out that there are two different camping accommodation places in the small and beautiful Swiss town of Lauterbrunnen – who knew!
I had previously been to Lauterbrunnen 2 years ago on a TopDeck tour and had stayed at the other campground. This time with BusAbout the recommended accommodation was Camping Jungfrau and I will say that of the two, I found Camping Jungfrau to be much nicer.
Camping Jungfrau certainly has it’s fair share of tour groups, both BusAbout and Contiki pass through every couple of days. However I also found that there were quite a few families, couples and young independent travelers staying as well. Many of these non-tour travelers had their own tents and were set up in the actual ‘camping’ area, whilst the tour group travelers such as myself stayed in the cabins/bungalos.
As I was on BusAbout I did get some extra special, though unexpected treatment. We were greeted by the lovely couple whom own and run the campground, and were very quickly and easily checked in as a group. As it was raining and in my opinion cold (13°C) when we arrived , it was a pleasant surprise to find that the heater had already been turned on in the cabin in anticipation of our arrival.
I chose to stay in a 4 bed dorm for 1 night priced at 29euro. As this is Switzerland, the prices are higher than elsewhere in Europe, and as Lauterbrunnen is a required BusAbout stop, I didn’t really have any other option. The cabins are very cute, wooden, Swiss style little houses. I shared with two other BusAbout girls in a cabin that actually had enough beds to sleep six, which would have been tight due to people’s luggage, however for the three of us it was a perfect size.
Pillows and blankets were provided, and sheets were an additional 5 CHF if required (I paid for sheets because whilst I have a silk sleep sheet, I really only use it in times of disgusting and mouldy bedding). All linen and bedding at Camping Jungfrau was fresh and clean.
The campsite itself is very well equipped with everything guests could need. Upon arrival I was desperate to do clothes washing, and was thrilled to find there were good quality washing machines and dryers available for 5 CHF each. A small supermarket is also available next to reception, and supplies everything from fresh chocolate croissants to shampoo, washing powder and Victorinox Swiss army knives. Reception can also directly book any day trips that may take your fancy – a train ride up to Jungfrau, rafting or possibly skydiving above the Swiss Alps.
The campsite restaurant has a nice variety of both traditional Swiss and standard food, even if it is a little pricey, and there is a separate common area with a television (which we used to watch the German vs. Brazil World Cup match…umm Brazil…wow…) and a foosball table that kept the younger guests entertained.
There is also an on-sight bar called the Bomb Shelter, extremely popular with both Contiki and BusAbout passengers looking to party into the night. What is great about the Bomb Shelter is that it is tucked away and almost no noise can be heard in the tent and cabin areas, making sleeping for those who exhausted themselves during the day very easy.
Camping Jungfrau is a really great accommodation spot nestled in one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in the world.
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