
Jungfraujoch Day Trip
Discover the magic of Jungfraujoch, one of Switzerland's most spectacular natural sights. Climb up to 11,371 feet (3,466 meters) above sea level on the famous rack railway and find yourself at the Top of Europe!. Jungfraujoch Day Trip. Your day...
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Discover the magic of Jungfraujoch, one of Switzerland's most spectacular natural sights. Climb up to 11,371 feet (3,466 meters) above sea level on the famous rack railway and find yourself at the Top of Europe!
Jungfraujoch Day Trip
Your day trip to the "Top of Europe" will begin from the Sihlquai bus terminal parking lot in Zurich. You will travel through the Bernese Oberland, stopping in the town of Interlaken, located between Lakes Thun and Brienz. After exploring Interlaken, you will proceed to the nearby village of Grindelwald.
In Grindelwald, you will take the Eiger Express to the Eiger Glacier and board the rack railway, which will take you to Europe's highest train station!
At over 3,466 meters above sea level, you will be at Jungfraujoch mountain. It offers views of the surrounding peaks: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau and is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
At the peak of Jungfraujoch, you'll have approximately 2.5 hours of free time for activities and lunch at the restaurant. Afterward, you will meet the guide to catch the rack railway back down to Lauterbrunnen and return to Zurich by bus, arriving around 8 pm.
What to Do At Jungfraujoch
Once at Jungfraujoch, there are various activities available:
Sphinx Observation Terrace: visit one of the highest observatories for views over the Swiss mountains and the Aletsch Glacier.Ice Palace: explore a tunnel carved out of ice.Alpine Sensation: an exhibition about Jungfraujoch's history and a memorial to the railway miners.
Routes and means of transport may change without notice due to construction or weather. However, a minimum stay of 2 hours at the top of Jungfraujoch is guaranteed.
Prices
Included
- English–speaking guide
- Transfer by bus between Zurich and Grindelwald
- Transfer by bus between Lauterbrunnen and Zurich
- Tickets for the rack railway and the Eiger Express cable car
- Booking and priority boarding
- Access to Alpine Sensation, The Sphinx Observatory, The Plateau viewpoint, and The Ice Palace (weather permitting)
Not included
- Food and drinks
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility