What is special about Jungfraujoch?

Jungfraujoch is famous for being the highest accessible point in Europe. It is home to the highest railway station in Europe and also the Sphinx Observation Deck, the Ice Palace, the Snow Park, and the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven.



In 2026, Jungfraujoch remains the "Top of Europe," sitting at 3,454 meters above sea level. Its primary claim to fame is housing the highest railway station in Europe, a feat of engineering that funnels visitors through a tunnel inside the Eiger and Mönch mountains. It serves as the gateway to the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors in 2026 can explore the "Ice Palace," a series of tunnels carved directly into the glacier, and the "Sphinx Observatory," which provides 360-degree views stretching as far as the Black Forest in Germany. The location is also home to Europe's highest chocolate shop (Lindt) and a high-altitude research station. The 2026 travel experience is further enhanced by the Eiger Express tricable gondola, which has slashed travel time from Grindelwald to the summit by 47 minutes compared to the traditional rack railway alone.

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Jungfrau is a peak in the Bernese Alps - 4158 metres above sea-level. Jungfraujoch ( 3471 m ) is the col - lowest point on the ridge between Jungfraujoch and Moench peaks,and is also called Top of Europe . I understand it is a 4/5 hour climb from Jungfraujoch area ( Moenchjoch huts to the summit.

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You can get to the top of Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain in one of the most scenic journeys of your entire Swiss visit, while on the same big day you can find time for several easy hikes and scenic rides by train and cable car, enjoying some of the world's finest sights, walking Grindelwald's glacier gulch, and ...

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Wear warm clothing, as Jungfraujoch is quite chilly even in the summer. Ample sun protection for the skin is necessary due to the powerful radiation at high altitudes. Without sunglasses, there is a high risk of snow blindness on the glacier!

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You then board the Jungfrau Railway, which takes you to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe – in just 35 minutes, ascending 1400 metres along the way. The route is nine kilometres long, of which seven kilometres are in a tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch mountains.

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If you are travelling by Eiger Express, which is the fastest route, will take about 1 hour and 36 minutes to get from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch.

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Coverage: All trains, buses, and cable cars used for commuting in the Jungfrau region are included in this pass. Exception: The train or bus to and from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West are not included. In addition, the ticket to Jungfraujoch is not included.

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A seat reservation guarantees you a seat (unnumbered) on the Jungfrau Railway trains to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe from the Eigergletscher station and from Kleine Scheidegg station. There is no seat reservation for all other sections of the route.

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For the best photo opportunities on the up to the Jungfraujoch, sit on the right side of the train (facing forward). 4) Take time to explore Kleine Scheidegg before transfering to the Jungfraubahn train.

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Travel to the top of Europe with this ticket from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch that includes travel by rail, cogwheel train or cable car. Entry to all the attractions at the summit is included, like the Sphinx Observation Terrace, the Ice Palace and the Aletsch glacier.

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