Complete Guide on How to Get to Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch refers to the "saddle" between Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch. It is one of Switzerland's most popular attractions. At 3,454 meters (11,332 feet) above sea level, the Jungfraujoch railway station is the highest in all of Europe. On this page you can find all the information on how to get to Jungfraujoch, different routes and how to plan your trip accordingly.
Where is Jungfraujoch Located?
Address: 3801 Fieschertal, Switzerland Find On Map
The Jungfraujoch, a glacier saddle on the higher slopes of the Aletsch Glacier, is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch region and is located midway between Interlaken and Fiesch, on the border between the cantons of Bern and Valais.
Closest Landmark: Interlaken
Plan Your Visit to JungfraujochHow to Get to Jungfraujoch by Train?
Interlaken Ost to Jungfraujoch via Lauterbrunnen
Travel Time: 2 Hours
By train, you will travel from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen village. As you arrive at Lauterbrunnen train station, you will take the Wengernalpbahn (WAB). You'll journey up to the picturesque alpine village of Wengen and then into Kleine Scheidegg after changing trains in Lauterbrunnen.
The right side of the train offers the best views. You'll be able to see up to the Jungfrau mountain and other snow-capped summits. The panoramic windows in the train offer you a glimpse of the breathtaking Lauterbrunnen valley with its Staubbach Fall.
You'll get on the Jungfraubhan at Kleine Scheidegg for the last stretch to Jungfraujoch. The train will stop for a brief time at the Eismeer station before you reach your destination.
Interlaken to Jungfraujoch
Interlaken to Jungfraujoch via Grindelwald
Travel Time: 2 Hours
From Interlaken East, you can take a train to Grindelwald from Track 2B. You will change the train in Grindelwald and take the train going to Kleine Scheidegg. Sit to the left for a striking view of the Eiger North or to the right for a more expansive scenery of the Grindelwald valley.
Once you reach Kleine Scheidegg, you'll switch trains for the final journey to Jungfraujoch through the Eiger tunnel.
Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch - Eiger Express
Travel Time: 45 Mins
The Eiger Express avoids the cogwheel trains that use Kleine Scheidegg, making this the fastest route.
You can take the Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald to the station at Eigergletscher in 15 minutes. You have the opportunity to witness the stunning views of the well-known Eiger North face during the journey. You will board a cogwheel train at Eigergletscher to travel to Jungfraujoch.
Grindelwald-FirstHow to Get to Jungfraujoch by Car?
Getting to Jungfraujoch by car can be tricky as you will have to leave your car at either Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald. From there, You can take a train to Kleine Scheidegg. You must change trains at Kleine Scheidegg, where you board the Jungfraujoch train to get to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Get to Jungfraujoch
A. Jungfraujoch is situated between the mountains Mönch and Jungfrau. You can get there by a cogwheel train or a cable car. The Jungfraujoch station is the tallest in all of Europe.
A. Jungfraujoch is located in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. It is about 100 kilometers from Zurich
A. It takes approximately 2 hours to get from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch.
A. The fastest way to get to Jungfraujoch is by taking the cable car from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher and taking the cog wheel train from Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch.
