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2024 Jungfrau Region Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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If you can only visit Switzerland once, you must hike the Jungfrau.
🌟[Top of Europe]🌟
In the Swiss Alps, there is a place that captivates the imagination - the Jungfrau, at an altitude of 4,158 meters. It is the "roof" of Europe and a sacred place in the hearts of countless travelers. Let's embark on this unforgettable journey together!
📍**Location Information**
The Jungfrau is located in the Bernese Oberland, about 18 km southeast of Interlaken. It spans the cantons of Bern and Valais and is part of the Bernese Alps.
✨**Attraction Introduction**
The Jungfrau is renowned for its spectacular natural scenery, offering views of rolling mountains, deep valleys, and the longest glacier in Europe - the Aletsch Glacier. From the observation deck at the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the majestic Alps.
🚞**Transportation Guide**
- **How to Get to the Jungfrau:**
- From Interlaken, take the Golden Pass Line or Bernina Express to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald.
- Then transfer to the Jungfrau Railway, a historic cogwheel railway that takes you through mountain tunnels to the summit.
- **Suggested Itinerary:**
- Depart from Interlaken in the morning, transfer to the Jungfrau Railway at Kleine Scheidegg, passing the foot of the Eiger and Mönch peaks.
- Upon arrival at the Jungfrau station, visit the "Alpine Sensation" circular corridor to learn about the history of the railway and the magnificent scenery of the Alps.
- Don't miss the ice sculpture exhibition in the Ice Palace and the outdoor snow hiking.
🏨**Accommodation Recommendations**
- **Interlaken**: Located on the way to the Jungfrau, there are many hotels and inns to choose from. We recommend the Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, a five-star luxury hotel with an excellent location and comfortable accommodations.
- **Lauterbrunnen**: If you want to be closer to nature, you can stay in Lauterbrunnen. The Hotel Belvédère is a good choice, offering traditional Swiss-style rooms and beautiful mountain views.
🏞️**Nearby Attractions**
- **Schilthorn**: From Mürren, take the cable car to the top of Schilthorn, the filming location of the 007 movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," which also features a revolving restaurant.
- **Lauterbrunnen Valley**: Home to 72 famous waterfalls, the most famous of which is Staubbach Falls.
- **Grindelwald**: A charming Swiss town where you can enjoy skiing or summer paragliding.
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Easy access to Jungfrau from Interlaken. Purchased the swiss half card which made travel in this area much cheaper. You should plan your day when you know it will not be cloudy as you won't see anything. I had sunshine.this is not the top but the surroundings
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Switzerland · The Roof of Europe - Jungfrau
Swiss 'Crash Landing on You' themed small group tour, average cost 1260💶||.
Switzerland🇨🇭, a country embraced by the magnificent Alps🗻, where every corner is a perfect blend of nature and culture.
This five-day tour will take you deep into the heart of Switzerland🏔️, experiencing the unique charm of Switzerland🇨🇭.
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⭐Highly recommended experiences⭐
🏔️Jungfrau Panoramic Cable Car: Take the panoramic train, aerial cable car, and sky elevator to the top of the Jungfrau Sphinx Observatory and Aletsch Glacier.
🏔️Giessbach Cogwheel Train: One of Switzerland's oldest funiculars, preserved in its original state.
🏔️Interlaken Boat Tour: Depart from Lake Brienz, enjoy the scenic mountain and lakeside views along the way, and feel the unique charm of Switzerland while cruising in God's left eye.
🏔️Interlaken Paragliding: Experience the thrill of paragliding and overlook the beautiful scenery of Interlaken and Jungfrau.
🏔️First Cliff Walk: A challenging and thrilling cliff walk in the snowy mountains, challenge yourself anew in the high altitude and snow.
🏔️Lucerne Boat Tour: Cruise on Lake Lucerne, exploring the central Swiss Alps by water.
🏔️Brienz Rothorn Steam Train: Take the old steam train directly to the Alpine viewing platform, enjoying a 360-degree view of Switzerland.
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❄️Must-see scenic spots❄️
🌈First: Panoramic views of the Eiger Mountain and Bachalpsee.
🌈Bern: An ancient city from the 12th century, perfect for serene city walks.
🌈Panorama Bridge in Sigriswil: Although it feels thrilling to stand on the bridge, you can overlook the beautiful Alps.
🌈Lauterbrunnen: A true waterfall town, with countless melted glacier waters flowing down the cliffs, creating a mesmerizing scene.
🌈Grindelwald: The famous 'Dream Slope,' a favorite Swiss mountain view for photographers.
🌈Schynige Platte: The most popular summer hiking trail in the Alps.
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🚗Itinerary🚗
☀️D1 Paris - Geneva
➡️【Stay at a lakeside hotel in Geneva, watch the Flower Bridge cross the ancient city】
☀️D2 Geneva - Bern - Interlaken
➡️【Picturesque Panorama Bridge in Sigriswil】
☀️D3 Interlaken - Jungfrau
➡️【Giessbach Castle Hotel under the Aletsch Glacier Waterfall】
☀️D4 Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich
➡️【Paradise Lungern, the transcendent lake and mountain scenery】
☀️D5 Zurich - Paris
➡️【'Crash Landing on You' themed, chasing love in Zurich】
Switzerland road trip!
This was my spring trip, it was snowing as well so kind of mix green and white colors in my camera! I spent about one week and stay by the Thün lake.
easy to stopover and takes some photos. So convenient traveling in Switzerland with car. Jungfrau area has a lot of to see and pretty close to each other. There is Interlaken, Iseltwald, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and other small villages.#switzerland #roadtrip #tripmoments #jungfrau #beautifuldestinations
【The Summit of Switzerland·Jungfrau】Unlock the magnificent glaciers and the secret beauty of the Alps
🌟Attraction Introduction🌟
Located in the heart of Switzerland, Jungfrau is known as the "Top of Europe" and is a dazzling jewel of the Alps. This snow-capped mountain, with an altitude of 4158 meters, is famous not only for its beautiful mountain lines and year-round snow, but also for its unique summit observation deck - the Jungfrau Observatory, where you feel like you are in the clouds, with a 360-degree panoramic view of the rolling peaks of the Alps and the spectacle of glaciers.
Here, you can visit the Ice Palace and feel the historical sediment of the millennia-old ice layers; step into the snowfield to experience the speed and passion of skiing; or send a unique blessing from the clouds to friends and family at the "Time Stands Still" post office. Every scene in Jungfrau is like a flowing painting, inspiring longing and making one linger.
📅Itinerary📅
DAY 1:
• Morning: Depart from Interlaken, take the famous Jungfrau cogwheel train, pass through forests and meadows like the fairy-tale, and enjoy the ever-changing natural scenery.
• Afternoon: Arrive at the top of Jungfrau, visit the observatory, Ice Palace, and snowfield, and enjoy the unique charm of the snow world.
• Evening: Return to Interlaken, taste Swiss specialties, and enjoy the night in the quiet town.
DAY 2:
• All day: According to personal interests, you can choose to hike, ski, and other outdoor activities in the Jungfrau region to deeply explore this magical land.
Transport Hub💡
The most convenient way to Jungfrau is to take the Jungfrau Express from Interlaken Ost station. This railway line is like a train to heaven, passing through Grindelwald and Kleine Scheidegg, and finally reaching the Jungfrau Observatory. The whole journey takes about 2 hours. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance to ensure a seat and pay attention to weather changes to arrange the trip reasonably.
A trip to Jungfrau is a pilgrimage to the beauty of nature and a pursuit of the joy of life. With anticipation for the unknown, embark on this journey to the clouds, and what you will gain is not just a stunning visual feast, but also a purification and tranquility of the soul.
Jungfrau region - A magical place
The Jungfrau region is a must-go when you head to Switzerland. Key spots include the cute cottages at Grindelwald, and the top of Europe. The Swiss Alps is a magnificent sight itself and completing the whole experience would include immersing yourself in the snow! Make sure you are not underdressed, glove up if needed so that you can enjoy the scenery without bothering about survival. #Switerland #Jungfrau
What is it like to look down on all the mountains from the top of Europe, the Jungfrau Peak
"Top of Europe" Jungfrau Peak⛰️ is a must-visit destination for an immersive experience of the Swiss landscape❗️
The breathtaking scenery, thrilling cable cars, and fresh natural air will make you stop and enjoy!
【"Top of Europe" Jungfrau Peak】
🌟 Not only does the Jungfrau Peak have the highest railway station in Europe (elevation 3454 meters), but it is also at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch".
🌟 Take the unique 3S cable car or the legendary cogwheel train to reach the summit of Jungfrau Peak, and you will experience a journey that you will never forget.
【Geographical Location of Jungfrau Peak】
- Jungfrau Peak Jungfrau ⛰️ is located in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland, a famous peak in the Alps, with an altitude of 4158 meters. It overlooks the Lauterbrunnen valley and is 18 kilometers southeast of the tourist resort Interlaken.
- The terminal station of the Jungfrau Peak railway, Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe," is located in a cave near the summit ridge of the Jungfrau Peak. It is the highest railway station in Europe🔥, with an elevation of 3454 meters.
【Jungfrau Peak Railway Climbing Route】
Depart from Interlaken Ost station Interlaken Ost 🚉
➡️ Transfer at Grindelwald/ Lauterbrunnen/ Kleine Scheidegg
➡️ Transfer to the 3S cable car at Grindelwald Terminal (Eiger Express), then take the train at Eigergletscher station
⌛️ Time required to reach the summit: 1 hour 36 minutes
【Highlights of Jungfrau Peak】
🔥 Eiger Express
- It transports from the modern Grindelwald Terminal 🚉 to Eigergletscher station in just 15 minutes. With only one transfer in between, you can reach the "Roof of Europe" Jungfrau Peak.
- The opening of this express line shortens the journey by 47 minutes, leaving more generous time for tourists to enjoy the magnificent panorama and various attractions at an altitude of 3454 meters❄️
- Take the legendary cogwheel train with more than 100 years of history from Eigergletscher station 🚂, and you will reach the terminal station Jungfraujoch in about 26 minutes.
🔥 Sphinx Observation Deck
- From the train station, take the elevator directly to the Sphinx Observation Deck at an altitude of 3571 meters, the entire ascent process takes only 25 seconds.
- Standing on the observation deck, take a deep breath of the mountain air and quietly enjoy the alpine scenery💐
- The longest and largest glacier in the Alps🧊—the Aletsch Glacier is right before your eyes, and on a clear day, you can even see as far as the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges snow mountains in France⛰️.
【Ticket, Seat Reservation, and Surcharge Information】For reference only
🔔 Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders enjoy a 25% discount from Wengen/Grindelwald to Jungfrau Peak, and from Grindelwald Terminal to Jungfrau Peak
🔔 Eurail Pass holders enjoy a 25% discount on the route from Interlaken Ost to Jungfrau Peak
🔔 Swiss Half Fare Card holders enjoy a 50% discount on the route from Interlaken Ost to Jungfrau Peak
Jungfrau Peak·Canton of Bern
Don't rush! The Swiss snow season is super long! Recommended ski resorts for beginners
The enthusiasm for skiing from the Winter Olympics continues unabated, and the skiing season in Switzerland is very long, lasting from November to March or even April. It's really worth experiencing when traveling.
▫️ Switzerland is forever the moonlight in my heart. As a skiing beginner + tourist, the Bodmi ski resort in Grindelwald is definitely a good choice, suitable for everyone from beginners to pros. The scenery of the whole town is unbeatable, with beautiful snow-capped mountains and chalets, and a well-developed tourism industry (many places are too desolate to even find a convenience store).
▫️ Start by taking a small train from Interlaken to Grindelwald, which takes about half an hour. Then take bus 124 up the mountain to Das Bodmi station. The scenery along the way is super super beautiful, giving a truly peaceful feeling.
Most of the people on the bus are carrying ski gear, and the scene is quite spectacular. It seems that locals start off from home already wearing ski boots, and if you're afraid of getting lost, just following everyone else is fine~
▫️ There is no admission fee for the ski resort, and ski equipment can be rented. It is recommended to rent before taking the bus at the foot of the mountain, as it is more expensive on the mountain. You can also hire an instructor. At that time, we booked a ski package online, which included local instructor teaching by the hour~
Switzerland, the backyard of Europe
Switzerland is a country that leaves an indelible impression on any traveler, with its stunning natural landscapes, charming cities, and rich history. You can enjoy the beauty of mountains, lakes, and towns all at once.
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The train ride to the Top of Europe is a scenic one and quite an unforgettable experience, right from Interlaken OST to Wengen/ Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg and finally to Jungfraujoch. The rail tickets though are very highly priced. Even though it is a really expensive amount to get here, I am really happy with the amount of money we spent because it was such a great fun day and it was totally worth it.
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The Jungfrau is a famous mountain in Switzerland and is part of the Alps. Its name comes from the small town at the foot of the Jungfrau, the former convent of Interlaken. At 4158 meters above sea level, it is like a young girl, wrapped in silver and standing quietly between the white clouds. In fact, in addition to the Jungfrau, there are two other peaks standing side by side with her, Eiger (3,970 meters) and monks (4099 meters).
In addition to the magnificent scenery to watch, the Jungfrau Mountain Railway, which transports tourists up and down the mountain, is an engineering miracle of mankind in the early 20th century. In fact, the Jungfrau is not the highest mountain in Europe. It is called the top of Europe because it is the highest railway in the world.
There are different routes for mountaineering railways. Visitors can go up and down the mountain and feel the Qifeng Mountain from side to side. From different heights, the scenery changes like a different season, from flowers to ice and snow, but More than forty minutes. Sometimes even the windows are completely different from each other. Of course, walking through the green fields and snow peaks, the retro-colored mountain train is also a charming sight.
Free travellers generally depart from Interlaken, which consists of a three-story connection. The
Jungfrau lower railway is a blue-yellow carriage, referred to as BOB
Jungfrau mid-level railway is a yellow-green carriage, referred to as WAB)
Jungfrau upper-level railway is a red carriage, referred to as JB
subordinate to multiple companies Need to transfer 2 times.
Taking a sightseeing train up the mountain is a must-see ride to Jungfrau. The maximum slope of the railway is 25%. It was designed by Swiss railway engineer Adolf Guyer Zeller. It started in 1896 and lasted for 16 years before it was opened in 1912. About three-quarters of the roads are passed through the rock walls of the tunnel under the glaciers, and the project is very difficult. Crossing the Jungfrau Mt. Jungfrau Railway, 1.0 m gauge, the maximum slope of the toothed section is 250 , and the Jungfrau Mt. is 3,453 m, the highest point of the European railway.
Take a sightseeing train up the mountain, the altitude is getting higher and the scenery is getting better.
The train parked in the tunnel. There are two stations in the middle, one is Eigerwand, and the other is Eismeer, which is 3160 meters above sea level. Both stations will stay for about five minutes. In the short parking time, you can touch the bare rock wall of the tunnel and experience The hardships of this project. There is a large glass viewing window inside the station, which is the widest view of the Eiger glaciers and the most amazing ice sea landscape. The
Spenix viewing platform is 3,571 meters above sea level, which houses the fastest lift in Switzerland (110m vertical height, 25 seconds), and is the most amazing of the 360-degree view of the Alps. Panorama: The most common glaciers in the Alps, 23.6 km long, covering an area of 117 square kilometers of the magnificent Alaiqi Glacier.
It takes about two hours to drive from Basel Marina to Jungfrau, and it is picturesque along the way. The Jungfrau is a famous mountain in Switzerland. It is located 18 km (11 ft) southeast of the Interlaken tourist destination. It separates the state of Berne from the state of Valais and is the Bernese Alps. portion. Known as the Queen of the Alps, the Jungfrau is one of the highest peaks of the Alps.
The idyllic scenery at the foot of the Jungfrau is fascinating. As the saying goes, the beauty can be stunned. This sentence is not bad. Switzerland is just such a country. The idyllic scenery of Switzerland alone is enough to make you marvel.
Switzerland is a developed country with a very high per capita income. Swiss people prefer the pastoral scenery. Perhaps it is because of their heart. They have a special attachment to the pastoral beauty. Swiss people don't like high-rise buildings, but they have a soft spot for the cabins. Perhaps the pastoral life that doesn't ask the world is their pursuit. The Swiss's consciousness is indeed high.
If you have time, be sure to visit Switzerland. If you don't have anything else, it will be the rural scenery of Switzerland. If you come, you will know how beautiful she is. If you have been there, you don't want to leave.
Although the Jungfrau is covered with snow all the year round, the temperature at the top of the mountain is not very cold (mostly due to the sunshine), and we will see the Chinese friends taking off their clothes, walking barefoot, holding a panda to leave the memorial of china in Switzerland, leaving Beautiful frozen people's figure ~ foreign friends are also rushing to take pictures;
to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Jungfrau Railway, opened on April 1, 2012 in the Jungfrau, the 250 meters of the Alps shock experience pavilion Adventure trip. This route connects directly to the Sphinx Hall and the Super Ice Palace. The adventure tour takes the form of a single sensory picture in the context of lighting and music, telling the past and present of the tourism industry in the Jungfrau region.
This narrow ice cave, also known as the Ice Palace of the Jungfrau, is a hundred years of ice and snow, ice caves and ice sculptures carved in glaciers;
Once upon a time in Switzerland, there was an old legend: the legendary angel came to the mortal world, lived in a beautiful valley, and laid an endless flower and forest for it, set with a silver glittering bead chain, and also for it. Wishing to say: "From now on, people will come close to you, praise you, and fall in love with you." This mountain that makes the angels enchanted is the Jungfrau.
From Lauterbrunnen to Jungfrau, take a two-hour mountain train, take a train from the small town in the foothills and slowly crawl to the top of the mountain. The scenery outside the window slowly turns from a green oil to a snowy, train At Kleine Scheidegg, you will change to the red gear train unique to Jungfrau and continue to the Jungfrau at high altitude.
In the Kleine ScheideggJungfraujoch section, the train passes through a tunnel cut in the Jungfrau rock. During the journey, the train will stop at the two viewpoints of Eigerwang and Eismeer for about 5 minutes, and you can get off and watch the spectacular glaciers at close range.
On the day of the Jungfrau storm, the room's exterior view is closed, and the day is like the end. Every time here is a dazzling blue sky and snowy mountains, disdain the legend of the Jungfrau, saying that she is like a shy girl, the clouds cover the face, not seen a few times a year. Looking at the snow and ice that slammed the window, pia pia sighed with a sigh.
can be happy or not, because there are fewer tourists, and the friends and friends have taken the Jungfrau indoor attractions to play, and took a lot of photos and video footage. Run up and down, lie down and sit down, completely forgetting the high opposition at 3571 meters above sea level.
I have always been the country I want to go to, but I am too lazy to be a free-know strategy in Europe. The Viking Cruises is the most comfortable way to travel to Europe and become the biggest advantage. I chose the Rhine 11 A romantic day trip from the Rhine to the Netherlands -German -French -Swiss , are the most suitable and most classic city tours in Europe, and the scenery is getting more and more The best thing that I can't forget is the Swiss Jungfrau
on the top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway is made up of these three segments. The lower railway (BOB) is blue-yellow, the middle railway (WAB) is green and yellow, and the upper railway (JB) is red. Our bus takes us directly to the starting point of the middle railway and packs the entire carriage for us. Each person will send a Jungfrau travel passport with a classic view and free travel route. The last page can be kept on the top of the Jungfrau summit with the seal of the day. It is very memorable
The train starts. The world's only gear train, although with the noise of gear friction, my ears have been selectively deaf for the beauty of the window, the glass inside the compartment can be lowered, convenient for passengers to take pictures, the scenery outside the window is also in the green mountains and The neat field changes back and forth, the small trains increase the driving force, crawl on the ridge, and the Jungfrau surrounded by the snowy mountains and valleys
Alpine Jungfrau! Boarded the top of Europe.
Viking Viking cruise ship with the group to play super peace of mind, one price worry-free, to know that the fare of the small train climbing is 200 euros, Viking will bring you experience in the most authentic way; and no matter where you go, Special meals will be arranged in the most beautiful places!
In the foothills of the Jungfrau region in the Alps, the staff has been suggesting that I dont go up the mountain. After all, there is a storm today, and the ski resorts camera is white. I am going back to the train and seeing a bridge is quite good, not reaching the terminal. I was very willful to take pictures of the train, but I got off the train and didn't miss the scenery.
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Swiss Jungfrau has always been the hottest place for skiers! Jungfrau is a famous mountain in Switzerland, at an altitude of 4
I have always dreamed of skiing in the Alps. Although I couldnt slide this time, I was able to stand on the Alps. The highest peak of the Jungfrau, 4158 meters above sea level, Jungfrau Railway Station is also the highest railway station in Europe, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Alps along the train, it is also a famous ski resort!
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