Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe is the Highest Altitude Railway in Europe located in Bernese Switzerland

The Jungfraujoch (German: lit. "maiden saddle") is a saddle connecting two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps: the Jungfrau and the Mönch. It lies at an elevation of 3,463 metres (11,362 ft) above sea level and is directly overlooked by the rocky prominence of the Sphinx. The Jungfraujoch is a glacier saddle, on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier, and part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, situated on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch.

Since 1912, the Jungfraujoch has been accessible to tourists by the Jungfrau line, a railway from Interlaken and Kleine Scheidegg, running partly underground through a tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch. The Jungfraujoch railway station, at an elevation of 3,454 metres (11,332 ft) is the highest in Europe. It lies east of the saddle, below the Sphinx station, and is connected to the Top of Europe building, which includes several panoramic restaurants, shops, exhibitions, and a post office. Several tunnels lead outside, where secured hiking trails on the crevassed glacier can be followed, in particular to the Mönchsjoch Hut. The normal route to the Jungfrau and Mönch starts from there.

The Sphinx Observatory, one of the highest astronomical observatories in the world, provides an additional viewing platform at a height of 3,572 metres (11,719 ft), the second-highest in Switzerland. It can be reached by an elevator from the Jungfraujoch. The observatory houses one of the Global Atmosphere Watch's atmospheric research stations. The Jungfraujoch radio relay station, which is not accessible to the public, is installed west of the Jungfraujoch, on the Jungfrau ridge. It is Europe's highest radio relay station.

This is what to expect once you have reached the Jungfraujoch:

• A lift takes you 117 m further up to the Sphinx observatory. You can enjoy a 360° view here, both from the terrace and from the comfort of a building with panoramic windows.

• There is an Ice Palace with many ice sculptures to admire.

• The Alpine Sensation is a moving walkway with images, light and music, connecting the hall below the Sphinx observatory to the Ice Palace.

• There are multiple restaurants.

• You can go out in the snow and enjoy the view of the Grosser Aletsch glacier and the surrounding mountains.

• In summer you can go sledging, skiing or snowboarding or use the zipline in the Snow Fun Park (not included in the train ticket).

• In Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven you can learn about the history of chocolate and how it's made. Of course you can buy chocolate here as well.

• There are several exhibitions and informative multimedia shows.

• You can hike across the glacier to the Mönchsjoch hut in about an hour. Be sure to only do this in good weather and with proper hiking gear. Do not leave the marked trail.

Jungfraujoch ticket prices

• CHF 210.80 (January-May) September-October and 2nd half of December)

• CHF 235.80 (June-August)

• CHF 184.80 (November-1st half of December

This price applies to adults making a trip from Interlaken Ost to Jungfraujoch and back. Prices are the same for all routes, whether you travel by train via Grindelwald-Kleine Scheidegg, by train via Lauterbrunnen-Wengen-Kleine Scheidegg, or by Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald.

How can i get discounted ticket?
Tickets to the Jungfraujoch are available online and at any Swiss rail station. Make sure you have a rail pass to get a discount. Note that prices vary by the season. November to mid December is the cheapest time.

• Only buy the tickets once you are sure the weather is clear enough to enjoy the view from the Jungfraujoch. It does not make sense to travel up there if you end up in the clouds. If you buy tickets well in advance, make sure the date is flexible.


• You can arrange for seat reservation in priority boarding, which is recommended for busy days. Priority boarding guarantees that you can travel to and from Jungfraujoch at pre-selected times. For CHF 10 per person you'll have priority access to the Eiger Express cable car and to the trains from/to Jungfraujoch. Without priority boarding, you may have to wait longer.

How can I get to the Jungfraujoch mountain? You can only get to Jungfraujoch by train and only from the Kleine Scheidegg stop. The journey departs from Interlaken Ost and passes either through Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald. Once there, you discover not only the highest altitude station in Europe (3,545 meters), but also the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To avoid too long a wait, it is recommended to reserve a seat. You can travel to the Jungfraujoch 365 days a year and the journey takes around 2 hours from Interlake