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You can enjoy boarding the highest railway in Europe to reach Jungfraujoch at 3454 meters above sea level. Once you reach Jungfraujoch, you can board the Gondola Eiger Express cable car to reach the summit at 3500 meters. There, you enjoy your visit to the Alpine sensation, Spinix Observatory, Ice Palace, and Plateau.
Board the Jungfraujoch Railway to reach the Jungfraujoch summit at a whooping height of 3500 meters. Once you reach the top, you can check out Sphinx Observatory for the views of Aletsch Glacier, Alpine Sensation tunnel, The Plateau, and the popular Ice Palace for its enchanting ice floor.
Get Jungfraujoch Tickets to board the highest train in Europe at 3500 meters to reach the enchanting town of Jungfraujoch. Board the newly opened gondola Eiger Express cable car ride to reach the Jungfraujoch summit. Amidst the journey, witness the largest glacier in the Swiss Alps “Aletsch Glacier”- Listed by UNESCO. Upon reaching Jungfraujoch summit, you can explore places like Sphinx Observatory, alpine sensation tunnel and ice palace for more winter adventures.
Board Gondola Eiger Express cable car from Interlaken to reach Jungfraujoch. The cable car ride moves above the Eiger Glacier and lets you witness its captivating views. Upon reaching the Jungfraujoch summit, you can explore places like the Alpine sensation, Sphinx Observatory, and Ice Palace. After enjoying your day at the summit, you can head back to Interlaken via the panoramic train of Lauterbrunnen.
Take a 1-day train trip from Bern to Jungfraujoch passing through Klein’s Scheidegg, Interlaken, and Grindelwald. You get to witness the beauty of the alps as you enjoy the sightseeing tour from Bern to Jungfraujoch top. Amidst the journey, move through the tunnel and reach the terrace to witness the Black Forest of Germany.
Why Visit Jungfraujoch
- You should visit Jungfraujoch to travel in the enchanting gondola Eiger Express cable car and the world’s highest railway that presents you with the vistas of the Swiss Alps.
- The Sphinx observation deck lets you see the summits of Aletsch, Jungfrau, and Eiger.
- The Ice Palace lets you walk on the ice floor and witness ice carvings of animals like eagles and bears.
- You can hike to the world’s highest altitude servicing hut of Monchsjoch Hut to have a hot drink.
- Travel through the alpine sensation tunnel beneath its glittery roof to reach Ice Palace.
- The Jungfraujoch Tickets let you indulge in ziplining, sledding, snowboarding, skiing, and many more winter sports at the Snow Park.
- Watch 360-degree 4-minute views of the Swiss Alps at Jungfrau panorama film screen.
- Lindt Swiss chocolate heaven at Jungfraujoch offers you to taste the best chocolate in Switzerland.
What to Do at Jungfraujoch
Also known by the name of Eispalast in the Swiss language, the ice palace is an enchanting place to visit in Jungfraujoch. Carved within UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier, this ice palace has detailed precision and a floor of ice! This place is the highest ice palace in the world that features exceptional designs of animals like bears and eagles cut out in fine ice.
Sphinx is one of the highest observation decks in the world with an open-air view. You can board a direct elevator from Jungfraujoch railway station to arrive at this place. The breathtaking views of the summits of Jungfrau, Eiger, and Monch are visible along with the captivating views of the snow-covered Swiss Alps.
The alpine sensation is a 250-meter-long corridor that connects the Sphinx observation deck and ice palace. The beautiful tunnel has glittery designs and 30 plaques that pay homage to miners who helped in constructing Jungfraujoch. The tunnel showcases pictures from those times and the supporting music played as you travel through the tunnel. Towards the end of the corridor, you come out to witness a massive snow globe.
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If you plan to buy Jungfraujoch Tickets, hiking to Monchsjoch Hut is a thrilling thing to do in Switzerland. The hike is about 45 minutes through the glaciers of Natural Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Once you reach the hut, you can enjoy snowy drinks and snacks to realize that this is the world’s highest serviced hut.
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The rugged terrain of the glacier plateau is enough for you to take advantage of the snow. You can walk to the Swiss flag that makes waves in the snow. The view of the Swiss Alps from the plateau is a sight to catch.
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Eiger Express is a newly introduced tri-cable car that takes you to Eiger Glacier Station from Grindelwald in 20 minutes. The journey by cable car is pleasing enough to let you admire the beauty of the Swiss Alps, lush greenery, rocky mountains, and enchanting lakes in the white world of snow.
Plan Your Visit to Jungfraujoch
- TimingsJungfraujoch is open from 08:00 AM to 04:20 PM daily. The last ascent happens at 02:00 PM and the last descent happens at 04:20 PM.
- How to Reach
By TrainYou can reach Jungfraujoch via Europe's highest train. You can board the Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken to reach Lauterbrunnen in 20 min, Grindelwald in 33 min, and Grindelwald Terminal in 30 min.
- Train From Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald: Board a train from the Wengernalp Railway to reach Kleine Scheidegg in 40+ minutes. From there, you can board Jungfraubahn to reach Jungfraujoch in 35 minutes.
- Cable Car From Grindelwald Terminal: You can board the gondola Eiger Express cable car to reach Eiger Glacier in 15 minutes. From there, you can board Jungfraubahn to reach Jungfraujoch in 35 minutes.
Best Time To Visit: To take the advantage of fun winter activities, you should visit Jungfraujoch during the summer season from June to August. This is a peak season when most people enjoy this snowy white world.
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FAQs
Why is Jungfraujoch so famous?
Jungfraujoch is popular mainly due to its exceptional railway that reaches up to the top of Jungfraujoch. Inaugurated in 1912, the train journey lets you witness the beauty of the Swiss Alps and lush greenery until you reach a height of 3454 meters. Another thing that has recently added to the popularity of Jungfraujoch is the newly opened gondola Eiger Express cable car ride. Besides the mode of transport, places like the Sphinx observation deck, ice palace, alpine sensation, snow park, and monchsjoch hut, and the world’s highest Swiss chocolate shop Lindt Swiss chocolate heaven make Jungfraujoch even more famous than ever!
What would be the price for Jungfraujoch Tickets?
Jungfraujoch Tickets start at approximately 211 CHF.
Are any discounts available on Jungfraujoch Tickets?
Yes, there are plenty of discounts available on the tickets for Jungfraujoch. You can buy combo tickets to reach Jungfraujoch from Zurich, Interlaken, Lucerne, and Bern. These combo tickets are priced much lower than single tickets on the website. These discounts help you to save some money.
What to Wear at Jungfraujoch?
Jungfraujoch is always cold so you have to wear a full sleeve T-shirt, light jacket, and coverable clothes. If you plan to visit towards the end of the year; you should wear warm clothes as the temperatures go down below normal.
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