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The adage 'if one could freeze time' finds its highest expression inside the Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch. The Ice Palace (Eispalast) is a series of corridors containing ice sculptures. It is carved into Aletsch, Europe's longest glacier, between the Monch and Jungfrau peaks. Enveloping you in chilly air, these tunnels undoubtedly offer a unique experience to visitors.

Quick facts abour Ice Palace

  • Official name: Ice Palace (Eispalast)
  • Address: Jungfraujoch, 3823 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
  • Year of opening: 1930s (approximately)
  • Timings: Generally after 8 AM - 4:15 PM

Ice Palace highlights

Intricate ice sculptures

View ice sculptures of bears, penguins, huskies, igloos and other arctic-themed objects. Carved with ice picks and saws, these models showcase fine and precise artistry.

Tunnel walk

Since the Ice Palace is a series of tunnels, the walk through them is an experience in itself. Brush past ice walls and see your breath fog in front of you as you stop at each sculpture. Note that the walkways can be slippery, so be sure to hold on to the railings.

See Scrat

Find Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel from Ice Age who's frozen behind an ice block, holding his beloved acorn. You can also see a still of Charlie Chaplin in one of the segments.

Know before you go to the Ice Palace

Jungfraujoch Ice Palace

Open: 365 days a year
Timings: After 8 AM and till 4:15 PM (the opening time is dependent on the train schedule, which changes as per the season).
Best time to visit: Early morning during the lean season (October to March) is the ideal time to visit Jungfraujoch. The weather is typically clearer at this time, and there will be fewer crowds.

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Jungfraujoch Ice Palace

Address: Jungfraujoch, 3823 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

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Jungfraujoch Ice Palace

The cogwheel train is the sole means of transportation to Jungfraujoch. You can take the train up to Jungfraujoch either from Eiger Glacier station or Kleine Scheidegg.

Eiger Glacier: Take the train/tricable gondola from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacer station. From Eiger Glacier, switch to the cogwheel railway.

Kleine Scheidegg: From Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, take the railway to Kleine Scheidegg. From Kleine Scheidegg, you can take the railway to Jungfraujoch.

Detailed Jungfraujoch directions

There is a wheelchair stair lift that takes wheelchair users down to the Ice Palace. Jungfraujoch is fully wheelchair accessible.

Frequently asked questions about the Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch Ice Palace is a unique attraction within Jungfraujoch in Switzerland, which houses lifelike animal ice sculptures and other figures entirely carved from ice.

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