Here is some useful travel information and why it is worth visiting the Jungfraujoch when in Switzerland for your Swiss Holiday.
Jungfraujoch is the Highlight of Any Swiss Holiday
The top of Europe, Jungfraujoch, is considered by many people as the highlight of any Swiss holiday. (at least every Indian traveler who visit Switzerland make it a point to visit Jungfraujoch)
It has the highest railway station in Europe that is located 3,454 meters above sea level, from which you can gain access to a high Alpine wonderland of snow, ice, and rock, which you can admire from the viewing platforms of the Ice Palace or the Aletsch Glacier.
The railway journey to the Jungfraujoch will give you the experience that leads you through the Mönch and the Eiger, as well as let you enjoy the great views at the Eismeer and Eigerwand intermediate stations.
Read More : What are the best scenic train rides in Switzerland?
Things to Do and See
A lot of enjoyable things can be expected once you have reached the Jungfraujoch.
- You will be taken by a lift 117 meters further up to the Sphinx Observatory, where you can enjoy a 360° view of the surroundings, both from the comfort of a building with panoramic windows and from the terrace.
- There is the Ice Palace that showcases a lot of ice sculptures that will certainly interest you.
- You can go out in the snow and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and the Grosser Aletsch glacier.
- If your holiday falls during summer, then you can go skiing, snowboarding, and sledding at the Snow Fun Park.
- The Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven will also tell you about the history of chocolate, and of course, you can buy it as well.
- You can also hike across the glacier to the Mönchsjoch hut (Be sure to do this activity in good weather and with proper hiking gear for your own safety)
- There are also multiple restaurants that you can find in this destination that offers sumptuous food.
- The Sphinx Observatory: As one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories, the Sphinx Observatory offers an additional viewing platform at a height of 3,571 meters, which can be reached by taking an elevator from the Jungfraujoch.
- The observatory houses one of the atmospheric research stations of the Global Atmosphere Watch. It is also where the Jungfraujoch radio relay station (Europe’s highest of its kind), which is not accessible to the public, is installed.
Access
The Jungfraujoch is accessible via two of the routes for visitors through the Jungfrau line that runs partly underground through a tunnel passing through the Eiger and Mönch.
Route-1 : Lauterbrunnen - Wengen - Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfrau
Route-2 : Interlaken - Zweilütschinen - Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfrau
You may choose to go via one route and return via other routes.
Travel Preparation
When going up the Jungfraujoch, check the weather forecast first, as it would not be good to do it if the place is covered in clouds.
- Make sure you wear multiple thinner layers of clothing so you can easily adjust to the different temperatures you will experience there throughout the day.
- Also, allow at least 2 hours visit of the Jungfraujoch, and this does not include the time to get there. (Travelling time from the base to the top is approx 1.5 Hours one-way)
- Depending on your departure time and pace, you can take either a day trip or a half-day trip.
- As you will be going to a high altitude, you might suffer from slight altitude sickness, so take things slow.
