Jungfraujoch: On the top of Europe
The Jungfraujoch, also known as maiden saddle, connects two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps. They are the Jungfrau and the Mönch. It is located at an elevation of 3,463 metres above sea level. You can fell icy air streams across your face, snow crunches under your feet, and the view on the top of Europe. Nearly you might take your breath away and is directly overlooked by the rocky prominence of the Sphinx.
In your other hand side, you can enjoy the view of the Mittelland up to the Vosges, and the Aletsch glacier bordered by four thousand metre peaks.
The local and oversea tourists can be accessible to Jungfraujoch by the Jungfrau line since 1912. It is exactly a railway from Interlaken and Kleine Scheidegg, running partly underground through a tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch. The Jungfraujoch is like a jewel in the crown to all tour to Switzerland. So, do not miss it.
General Information
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Altitude: |
3454 m |
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Timetable: |
Operates year-round |
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Arrival: |
By Wengernalp Railway via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg, change to Jungfrau Railway up to Jungfraujoch or By aerial cableway “Eiger Express” from Grindelwald Terminal to station Eigergletscher. Change to Jungfrau Railway up to Jungfraujoch. |
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Travel duration to summit: |
2 h 10 min via train |
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Attractions: |
Ice Palace, Ice Gateway, Sphinx viewing platform, walks in the eternal snow, Alpine research exhibition in summer |
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Culinary aspects: |
Restaurant Crystal, restaurant Bollywood, self-service restaurant Aletsch |
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Specials: |
Europe’s highest-altitude station at 3454 m. |
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Hiking tip: |
The Eiger Trail goes within touching distance of the north face of the Eiger. It takes about two hours over steep |
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Reservation: |
Seat reservations for train or aerial cableway are available here |
Your benefits
- Separate fast lane access to the Eiger Express tricable gondola at Grindelwald terminal
- No waiting time when you are changing to the train towards Jungfraujoch at the Eiger Glacier
- No waiting time for the train back towards the Eiger Glacier / Kleine Scheidegg
Location: Lauterbrunnen
May 12
11:00 am
9.77 °C
May 12
2:00 pm
10.19 °C
May 12
5:00 pm
10.78 °C
May 12
8:00 pm
9.87 °C
Address
3823 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Opening Time
Operate year around
Tickets
Jungfraujoch: On the top of Europe
17 APRIL 2021 TO 24 OCTOBER 2021
The views at Schynige Platte, adventure at Grindelwald First or, if you prefer, sunset over Harder Kulm? The Jungfrau Travel Pass has it all: unlimited travel for three to eight days to all destinations and a special price for the trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
Jungfrau Travel Pass prices
Prices (in CHF per person)
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Days |
Adults |
Reduced* |
Children (6–15 years)** |
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3 |
190 |
145 |
30 |
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4 |
215 |
160 |
30 |
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5 |
250 |
190 |
30 |
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6 |
270 |
205 |
30 |
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7 |
290 |
220 |
30 |
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8 |
310 |
235 |
30 |
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*Reduced with: |
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**Junior, Grandchild and Children’s Co-Travelcard and Swiss Family Card not valid. |
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¹Wilderswil – Schynige Platte (5 June to 24 October 2021) & Grindelwald – First (13.05.2021 – 02.07.2021 | 10:00* – 16:30 h *Depending on the number of guests and the weather 9:00 h). Lauterbrunnen – Grütschalp – Winteregg – Mürren: The Lauterbrunnen Mürren mountain railway is open year-round. Closed for maintenance work: In spring from 17 May to 4 June 2021, In autumn from 18 October to 5 November 2021 Swiss travel pass |
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Duration
2h 10 min
Location: Lauterbrunnen
2:00 am
May 13
7.27 °C 90 % 1016 hPa 1.86 m/s 147 deg
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