Jungfraujoch
Introduction
100% guarantee of snow & ice! The Sphinx observation hall and terrace, the glistening Ice Palace, a walk on the eternal snows of the Jungfrau plateau. Amazing all- year-round attractions on the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe! The Ice Gateway links the Ice Palace with the glacier plateau. Experience the high-Alpine winterworld at close quarters - in all four seasons and in all weathers - from the shelter of this innovative new building.
The unforgettable trip to our high-Alpine wonderland of eternal ice and snow is the true "highlight" of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 3454 metres, this is Europe's highest-altitude railway station.
Attractions on the Jungfraujoch:
• Ice Palace
• Ice Gateway
• Sphinx observation terrace
• Plateau with hikes in the eternal snow
• "Top of Europe" Glacier Restaurant
• High Alpine Research Exhibition
Summer (June-September):
• ski & snowboard park, husky-drawn sledge rides,
• adventure attractions: e.g. Tyrolienne, snow disk etc.
Getting There
A remarkable route:
Interlaken Ost - Lauterbrunnen - Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch - Grindelwald - Interlaken Ost.
This unique round-trip by modern cogwheel railway takes you first to Kleine Scheidegg, altitude 2061 metres, at the foot of the notorious Eiger North Wall. From here the Jungfrau Railway climbs to the station at Eigergletscher , 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 large observation windows hewn 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 Great Aletsch Glacier, at 22 km the longest ice-stream in the Alps, begins on the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe
Getting there: From Jugfrau Region:
Originating in Interlaken, Switzerland, it’s called “A journey to the Top of Europe.” The cogwheel-driven Jungfraubahnen trains drag themselves up the flanks of the Eiger, the Monch and Jungfrau, then tunnel through the hard rock underneath the snow and ice. From the ski-resort terminal at Kleine Scheidegg to the observatory at Jungfraujoch is 9.3 kilometers; barely two km. are above ground. Deep inside the glacier, a multi-chambered Ice Palace, filled with whimsical sculptures, awaits your (careful) exploration.
The Jungfrau Railway - Taking a trip to the Top of Europe:
Switzerland's 5,000 kilometre (3,000 mile) railway network - much of it over mountainous terrain - is an engineering marvel by any standards. And among the most impressive accomplishments of all is the spectacular Jungfrau Railway in the beautiful Bernese Oberland. The railway took 16 years to build and was opened in 1912, operating from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch - at 3,454 metres (11,333ft) still the highest-altitude station in Europe.
The route to the Top of Europe covers 12 kilometres (5.8 miles). It runs through open terrain for only the first two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Kleine Scheidegg to the Eigergletscher (Eiger Glacier) station. From then on it climbs through a tunnel hewn out of the Alpine rock. Two observation windows offer breathtaking vistas of the Alpine landscape.
From the Eigerwand (North Wall) Station at 2,865 metres (9,400ft), passengers can look down to the Grindelwald Valley, the Kleine Scheidegg and beyond Interlaken to Lake Thun. From the Eismeer (Sea of Ice) station at 3,160 metres (10,368ft), the landscape is one of eternal ice and rock.
The summit itself is a glacier-and-grotto world. Visitors are afforded excellent views of the Aletsch Glacier, at 22 kilometres (14 miles) the longest in the Alps. On clear days, you can even see beyond Switzerland's frontiers to France's Vosges mountain range and the Black Forest in Germany.
Among other attractions are the Sphinx observation terrace, Ice Palace, Husky drawn sledge rides, audio-visual show and high Alpine research exhibition. The Jungfraujoch complex also includes restaurants, a souvenir shop, post office and even conference facilities - for "summit" meetings, of course.
| Price List: |
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Adult 1st Class
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Adult 2nd Class
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| Option 1: Full Fares |
| Interlaken Ost - Jungfraujoch - Interlaken Ost |
CHF 187.80 |
CHF 176.60 |
| Option 2: Passholder Prices (Swiss Pass) |
| Grindelwald - Jungfraujoch - Grindelwald |
N/A |
CHF 119.00 |
| Grindelwald - Jungfraujoch |
N/A |
CHF 66.50 |
| Wengen - Jungfraujoch - Wengen |
N/A |
CHF 109.00 |
| Wengen - Jungfraujoch |
N/A |
CHF 72.50 |
| Option 3: Passholder Prices (Switzerland-Austria, Eurail Pass / Eurail Select Pass) |
| Interlaken Ost - Jungfraujoch - Interlaken Ost |
CHF 141.50 |
CHF 133.00 |
| Option 4: Swiss Card holder fares (Holders of a Swiss Card -- 50% of regular fares between the inbound and outbound trip) |
| Interlaken Ost - Jungfraujoch - Interlaken Ost |
CHF 93.90 |
CHF 88.30 |
You get:
 Round trip travel to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe from Interlaken,
Grindelwald or Wengen.
Choice of 1st and 2nd class (From Wengen and Grindelwald up to the
Jungfraujoch only 2nd class is available).
Bonus:
25% reduction for Swiss Travel System and Eurail Pass holders valid from
Grindelwald or Wengen.
Please Note:
Children under 16: free with parent traveling with a Swiss Travel System Family Card. Children under 6: free. Children traveling alone: half fare. You must begin using your pass within 6 months of the date of purchase. Prices are in CHF and are subject to change. Please read the railpass terms and conditions.
Tip:
If the child is not covered with an STS Family Card, you can get a Junior Card for 20.00 CHF at every SBB counter in Switzerland. You only need to take your passports and the birth certificate of the child along. With the Junior Card, your family outing costs even less because for a mere CHF 20.00, your child (6 to 16) can travel through Switzerland for free a whole year long. Only condition: It is accompanied by a parent holding a valid ticket.
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