Jungfraubahnen / Jungfraujoch

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Jungfraubahnen

Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

A visit to the Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe" and open all year round, is one of the most unforgettable experiences on any trip around Switzerland. The construction of the Jungfrau Railway is one of the most impressive rail engineering feats anywhere. Having taken 16 years to build, under the management of Zurich industrialist, Adolf Guyer-Zeller, it was opened with great celebrations on 1 August 1912. It runs from Kleine Scheidegg through the Eiger to the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres above sea level, Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.

Starting point
In order to enjoy the total experience of arrival on the top of the Jungfraujoch to the fullest, we recommend setting off from Interlaken East. The trip takes 2 hours 15 minutes each way and you are able to enjoy the spectacular and unique countryside during the whole train journey via Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald. If you want to get there more quickly, we recommend setting off from Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen station.

Offers

Alpine Sensation (tour showing the history and construction of the Jungfrau Railway), ice palace
The ice palace features impressive ice sculptures 30 metres under the surface of the glacier
Sphinx lookout terrace, 3,571 m round view over the borders
Snow Fun Park on the Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) skiing and snowboarding, tobogganing and zip-line (middle of May to end of September 2017)
Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven

Other highlights
On the return trip, tramp from the Jungfraujoch between the Eigergletscher station and Kleine Scheidegg on a well-maintained hiking trail and let the magical view cast its spell on you.

Tip
To enjoy a perfect trip, we recommend making a seat reservation on the section between Kleine Scheidegg and the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe (both ways). Book directly here www.jungfrau.ch/sitzplatzresevation