Exploring Jungfraujoch | The Highest Train Station in Europe
Jungfraujoch | Knowledge Graph

- Official name: The Jungfraujoch
- Location/Address: 3823 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
- Date of Opening: 21 February 1912
- Timings: 8 AM to 4:20 PM
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: 2001
- Number of Visitors per Year: Over 1 million
Why is Jungfraujoch So Famous?

- Jungfraujoch is famous for being the highest accessible point in Europe. It is also known for being the highest railway station in Europe.
- The area around Jungfraujoch, known as the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch region, is the first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in the Alps.
- The Sphinx Observation Deck at Jungfraujoch is one of the highest astronomical observatories in the world.
- The Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch is the highest of its kind in the world.
- The world’s highest chocolate shop - the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven - is atop Jungfrau mountain.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-capped landscape around Jungfraujoch from the Sphinx Observation Deck and the Glacier Plateau.
Plan Your Visit to Jungfraujoch

Opening Hours
8 AM to 4:20 PM every day throughout the year.
The last departure from the bottom to the top is at 2 PM and the last departure from the top to the bottom is at 4:20 PM
The itinerary is subject to change depending on the season.
Detailed Opening Hours
Location
Address: 3801 Fieschertal, Switzerland [Find on Maps]
Jungfraujoch is located in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland, between the peaks of Jungfrau and Mönch.
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Sphinx Observation Deck
Located at a height of 3,572 m above sea level, the Sphinx is one of the highest astronomical observatories in the world. It is home to one of the Global Atmosphere Watch's atmospheric research stations. An elevator takes you directly from the Jungfraujoch railway station to this open viewing deck, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger mountains.
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Ice Palace (Eispalast)
One of the attractions at the Top of Europe is the world’s highest ice palace. The Ice Palace is carved within the Aletsch Glacier as a tunnel that takes you into an ice exhibition zone. Here, you will find intricately detailed ice sculptures of animals such as bears, penguins, and eagles. You will also see ice carvings, an igloo, and some movie-inspired fan art made of ice.
Discover the Ice Palace
Alpine Sensation
The Alpine Sensation is a 250-meter-long corridor connecting the Sphinx Observation Deck to the Ice Palace. The site features a multi-media display portraying the history and story of the making of the Jungfrau Railway. The site also pays homage to the miners who were injured and lost their lives in the process, with 30 memorial plaques. The moving walkways along the chilly corridor take you to a massive snow globe at the end.

Glacier Plateau
The Glacier Plateau is the most picturesque viewpoint at Jungfraujoch. It offers unobstructed views of the German Black Forest and the French Vosges on one side, and Aletsch Glacier with its highest mountain peaks on the other side. You can take a picture with all of this in the background, along with the Swiss flag on the site. This vantage platform is hardly a ten-minute walk from the Jungfraujoch train station.

Hike to Mönchsjoch Hut
Mönchsjoch Hut - the highest-altitude serviced hut in Switzerland - is one of the most popular attractions near Jungfraujoch. The 45-minute long hike from Jungfraujoch to Mönchsjoch Hut takes you on a journey through the picturesque icescapes at a height of 3650 meters. You can admire the true beauty of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch region, while on this hike.

Eiger Express
The Eiger Express is the newest addition to the Jungfraujoch experience. This tri-cable gondola ride is the fastest way to get to the Eiger Glacier station from Grindelwald Terminal, taking just about 15 minutes (than the usual 45 minutes). Enjoy breathtaking bird’s eye views of the snow-capped rocky mountains, lush greenery, and white ski slopes beneath, as you ride on these gondolas.
Eiger Express Cable Car
Jungfrau Panorama
One of the first attractions you come across at Jungfraujoch is the Jungfrau Panorama experience. It is a 4-minute long visual treat that gives you a 360-degree all-around experience of the mountainous region with real-life views of the Jungfrau summit. Visitors can race through the clouds with their cameras, fall into piles of snow, plunge into ice crevices, or watch it snow over the mountains, irrespective of the actual weather outside.

Snow Fun Park
The Snow Fun Park at Jungfraujoch offers visitors the ultimate winter experience. With a wide range of activities such as snowballing, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, sledding, and more, the Snow Park guarantees fun for people of all ages. The Flying Fox rope slide at the park lets you zipline over the longest glacier in Europe - the Aletsch Glacier, while you can also enjoy great views of the glacier from the SnowBar.
Discover the Snow Fun Park
Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven
Located atop the Jungfrau mountain, the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven is the world’s highest chocolate shop. At the store, you will get to learn about the history of Lindt, taste some delectable chocolate treats, and also watch how the famous Lindt chocolate is made from a virtual Lindt Maître Chocolatier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch is a glacier saddle, 3,463 meters above sea level, connecting the Jungfrau and the Monch mountains of the Bernese Alps.
Jungfraujoch is famous for being the highest accessible point in Europe. It is home to the highest railway station in Europe and also the Sphinx Observation Deck, the Ice Palace, the Snow Park, and the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven.
Jungfraujoch offers visitors the ultimate winter experience with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, a snow park, ice sculptures, gondola rides, and much more.
Jungfraujoch is located on the upper part of the Aletsch Glacier, on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, and halfway between the towns of Interlaken and Fiesch.
You can book your tickets to visit Jungfraujoch either offline at the venue or online here. It is advised to buy them online to skip the ticket queues, especially during peak times.
Prices for tickets to visit Jungfraujoch start at CHF 148.20.
Jungfraujoch is open from 8 AM to 4:20 PM every day throughout the year.
The best time to visit Jungfraujoch is from June to August when the weather is comfortable to go hiking and try out various snow activities.
A visit to Jungfraujoch would take around 5 - 6 hours including the train ride if you wish to explore all the attractions. It would take an hour and a half lesser if commuting by the Eiger Express.
Visitors must wear warm clothes, thick jackets, thick socks, comfortable walking shoes with a good grip, and maybe a pair of gloves and sunglasses while visiting Jungfraujoch, as the area remains cold even during summer.
Yes, Jungfraujoch is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair users can either take the Wengernalp Railway or the Eiger Express tri-cable gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Jungfraujoch.