Which side do you sit on a Jungfrau train?

For the best photo opportunities on the up to the Jungfraujoch, sit on the right side of the train (facing forward).



For the best views on the journey to the Jungfraujoch, your choice of side depends on the specific leg of the trip. When traveling from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg, sit on the right side to capture the sweeping valley views and the North Face of the Eiger. On the segment from Kleine Scheidegg up to the Jungfraujoch, the right side is again preferred for views before the train enters the long tunnel through the mountain. If you are taking the route via Wengen, sit on the right side when ascending from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen to see the famous Staubbach Falls. On the descent from Kleine Scheidegg back to Wengen, switching to the left side offers the most dramatic perspectives of the Lauterbrunnen Valley below. While the scenery is stunning from any seat, these specific sides maximize your photo opportunities of the iconic peaks and alpine meadows.

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Kleine Scheidegg via Grindelwald Keep in mind to get in the right part of the train in Interlaken. In Interlaken your train is to Grindelwald is located on 2B side of the platform. Both trains to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald run coupled together to Zweilütschingen where the train is split in half.

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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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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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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 don't need to reserve or book in advance for trains to Jungfraujoch, you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and go. In fact, I recommend buying a ticket on the day so you can check the weather before deciding to go - check the webcam on www.jungfrau.ch.

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Some people experience altitude sickness when travelling up to the Jungfraujoch. Altitude sickness can happen if your body has difficulty adjusting to the lower levels of oxygen at high altitude. Symptoms of altitude sickness include: Headache.

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The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Jungfrau Area, providing you access to many stunning destinations. However, it's important to note that while most of the area is included, the specific route from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch is not covered entirely.

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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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What is Jungfrau famous for and why is it called 'Top of Europe'? The reason Jungfrau is so famous world-wide is its railway - Jungfraujoch is the highest accessible point in Europe - up to a staggering 3,454m height - thanks to its centennial railway, which was inaugurated in 1912.

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Wear your regular sneakers or tennis shoes if you want. Unless you're planning on trekking to the alpine huts or doing some serious rock climbing you can just dress normally. Just be aware that the Ice Palace is very slippery underfoot. IF you are going on the snow, you should have waterproof shoes.

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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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