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Jungfrau Region - Late October Closures

I am tacking on vacation to the end of a work trip so unfortunately timing cannot be changed. Due to work, I have no choice but to fly into and out of Frankfurt, Germany so will be doing a decent chunk of driving.

Right now the plan is to depart Germany on Friday, October 25, stay in Stuttgart, then drive down to Cinque Terre, Italy for a few days. Then, depart Italy the morning of Tuesday, October 28 and come up to the Jungfrau Region from October 28 - October 31. We wanted to get as much in as we could.

I have read that a lot of stuff closes on October 25 for this area and am concerned we will have nothing to do or places to eat.

Question - is it worth still visiting this area at this time? Will there be restaurants and shops open? If not, our plans (other than the dates) are not set in stone. Is there somewhere else in Switzerland with incredible views with more stuff open at this time? I have already been to Lucerne.

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There is always something open: people live there and need to commute, shop, and eat. Some hotels close, some do not. Here is a comprehensive list of cable way schedules. Yes, some close but there is always a way to get to Mürren and Wengen, for example, and while Männlichen is closed, you can take the train to Kleine Scheidegg and enjoy the Eigergletscher Express between Eigergletscher above K-S) and Grindelwald. https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/cable-car-and-funicular-closures-winter/

If the visit to this area is important to you, skipping the Cinque Terre might serve you well as a lot of the closures just start on October 27.