About Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch is a glacial pass between the Jungfrau and Mönch mountains. You can get there by train from Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Kleine Scheidegg. Jungfraujoch has been nicknamed the “Top of Europe” because, at over 10,300 feet, it's the highest train station in Europe. Experience a whole different world on the Jungfraujoch. First, feast your eyes on the Eismeer, the Sea of Ice. Imagine what Switzerland must have once looked like with ice and blankets of snow. Warm-up by turning on Lindt’s magic chocolate mixing machine for a bite of heavenly chocolate at the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven. When your belly is full of sweets, put your parka back on for a tour of the Ice Palace. The halls were chiselled with picks and saws in the 1930s. Ice sculptures of penguins and bears will astound you, as they melt even in the -3°C temperatures. And for a final alpine experience on the Jungfraujoch, take a tour along the trail through the icy world to the Mönchsjochhütte. Daily life and the simplest of tasks at almost 11,000 feet above sea level can be a challenge!

Must See

  • Aletsch Glacier.
  • Station Eismeer.
  • Jungfrau Panorama.
  • Ice Palace.
  • Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven.
  • Monchsjochhutte.

How to reach

Jungfraujoch top is the highest mountain railway station in Europe
From Interlaken Ost station two routings are available to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station – either travel via Lauterbrunnen or via Grindelwald.
The train from Grindelwald takes just over half an hour while the trains from Lauterbrunnen need around 45 minutes to reach Kleine Scheidegg.
From Kleine Scheidegg, the Jungfraubahn trains go through the mountain to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station.


 

Tips

  • Book ticket online to avoid long queue.
  • Pick the Jungfrau Railway anniversary pass at any Jungfrau Railways station.
  • Mountain railway tickets are personal, non-refundable, & non-transferable and can only be used on the day of validity.
  • After booking, you can print the train ticket at any time or add it to your wallet as a mobile ticket.
  • There are bars and restaurants on 2 levels.
  • Water Bottle– Mineral water is very expensive in Switzerland, so carry your own bottle.
  • The area will be chilly and windy so make sure that you cover yourself well.
  • Bring a jacket, gloves & hat.
  • Don't forget to carry your camera to capture the amazing view.
  • If you are travelling in the summer season, make sure that you cover yourself well, carry an umbrella, hat, water, and sunglasses.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • There's quite a lot to do at the top like zip-lining, tubing, hiking, etc. 
  • Jungfraujoch tickets come at a discounted price in case one already has the SwissSaver Rail Pass. 

Visit Time

Sunday:          8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:         8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:        8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:       8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:            8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:        8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Snow -12.31°C

 

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