Jungfraujoch - UNESCO World Heritage
Bernese Oberland
Price: 186Sfrs or 93Sfrs with your half fare card.
Open 365 days a year, the sensational train journey takes you to the highest railway station in Europe standing at an amazing 3,454 metres. A visit to the Jungfraujoch is an unforgettable experience to the high-Alpine wonderland of eternal ice and snow and is the true ''highlight'' of a visit in Switzerland. The Sphinx is the highest vantage point on the Top of Europe at 3,571 metres. Once at the top you will have magnificent views of the longest ice-stream in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier, which is 22km long and up to 800 metres thick. The mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau massif soaring almost vertically up from the valley has fascinated people for centuries. The average temperature during the summer months varies from around -9 to 1.7 degrees.
This is a full day excursion and there are so many activities and things to see and do on the Jungfraujoch that you will not want to leave...! Here are a few examples of activities at the Top of Europe:
Ice Palace: You pass a blue revolving door and step into a shimmering blue world of ice! You are able to walk down long cavern-like passages which widen into rooms and halls. The first ice sculptures appear, set in corners. This is a fantastic experience and not to be missed. Make sure you wrap up warm...!
Husky-drawn sledge rides: A big attraction for many visitors are the sledge rides take place from 1st June - 18th September from 10.30 to 13.30 depending on weather conditions. The price is 5 Sfr per child (up to 15 years) and 8 Sfr per adult. (payable locally)
Ski and snowboard park: You are able to use the Ski and Snowboard Park from the 1st June to 18th September. To hire gear and use of the park costs approximately 33 Sfr per person. (payable locally)
Hike to Mönchsjoch Hut: The hike from Jungfraujoch to Mönchsjoch hut is approximately 1 hour. It is an amazing way to experience hiking in the Alps and crossing a glacier without ropes or a mountain guide. It is a specially prepared trail, though you must never leave the marked path and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Snow Disk Run: This runs from the 1st June to 18th September. You can collect your snow disk at the Adventure Information Desk and there will be a deposit of 5 Sfr for the snow disk. You can slide down the specially prepared powder-snow piste on the Jungfrau plateau....It's a cool run on the glacier snow!
Tyrolienne: is also open from the 1st June to 18th September and is a fun way of gliding over the glacier safely attached to a steel cable. This costs approximately 20 Sfr and for reservations you will need to go to the Adventure Information Desk at the top of the Jungfraujoch. (payable locally)
Hole in one - Top of Europe: The world's highest-altitude golf shot! Costs approximately 10 Sfr (payable locally)
Restaurants: There are six restaurants to choose from at the top including the Eiger, Crystal and Bollywood restaurants and self-service cafe and cafeteria where you are able to sit, relax and enjoy the views! They serve a varied selection of European and Asian-style food.
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For one of the most enjoyable journeys we would recommend leaving from Interlaken Ost - Lauterbrunnen - Wengen - Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch - Grindelwald - Interlaken Ost
This unique round trip by modern cogwheel railway takes you first to Kleine Scheidegg (2,061 metres) at the foot of the Eiger North Wall. From here the Jungfrau Railway climbs to the station at Eigerglestcher, well known for its mountain restaurant and polar dog kennels.
The trip continues through the Eiger tunnel to the stations at Eigerwand and Eismeer, with a five minute halt at each. Enjoy spectacular sightseeing through a large observation window made from solid Alpine rock.
And then the arrival on the Jungfraujoch, in the heart of a glorious glacier world on the very roof of Europe! Superb views extend as far as the summits of the Vosges Mountains in France and the Black forest in Germany.
The Jungfraujoch can be reached easily from Interlaken, Grindelwald, Wengen and Murren. Nearby hotels are recommended below, so you will only be a stones throw away from the Jungfraujoch!
Recommended Hotels in the Bernese Oberland
Interlaken Hotels |
Wengen Hotels |
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Grindelwald Hotels |
Murren Hotels |
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Wilderswil & Meiringen Hotels |
Lake Thun and Lake Brienz Hotels |
