← All Scenic Journeys
Jungfrau Railway with Swiss Alps mountain peaks in the background
🇨🇭

Jungfrau Railway

Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch • Switzerland

Quick Facts

Distance9.3 km
Journey Time~50 minutes
Altitude3,454m (station)
GradientUp to 25%
Opened1912
Known AsTop of Europe

About This Journey

The Jungfrau Railway is one of Switzerland's greatest engineering achievements, taking passengers from Kleine Scheidegg (2,061m) to Jungfraujoch (3,454m) — the highest railway station in Europe. The 9.3-kilometer journey tunnels directly through the heart of the Eiger and Mönch mountains.

At the top, visitors step onto the Sphinx observation platform for panoramic views of the Aletsch Glacier (the longest in the Alps), cross a year-round snow field, visit the Ice Palace carved inside the glacier, and enjoy the highest-altitude restaurant in Switzerland.

বাংলায় পড়ুন

জুংফ্রাউ রেলওয়ে ইউরোপের সর্বোচ্চ রেলওয়ে স্টেশনে পৌঁছে — ৩,৪৫৪ মিটারে। আইগার ও মöঞ্চ পর্বতের মধ্য দিয়ে টানেলের মাধ্যমে "টপ অফ ইউরোপ"-এ পৌঁছায়। অ্যালেচ হিমবাহ ও আইস প্যালেস দেখা যায়।

Highlights

  • Highest railway station in Europe at 3,454m
  • Tunnels through the Eiger and Mönch mountains
  • Sphinx observation platform with Aletsch Glacier views
  • Year-round snow and ice experiences
  • Ice Palace carved inside the glacier

Best Time to Visit

Year-round, but clearest views are May to September

How to Book

Book at jungfrau.ch. Return ticket from Interlaken costs CHF 211 (with Swiss Travel Pass discount: CHF 127+). Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch via the new Eiger Express is faster.

Visit Official Booking Site →

Travel Tips

  • Check the webcam at jungfrau.ch before going — visibility varies greatly
  • Use the new Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald for a faster route up
  • Swiss Travel Pass gives 25% discount; Jungfrau Travel Pass gives unlimited area travel
  • The altitude can cause headaches — take it slow and drink water
  • Morning visits often have clearer views than afternoon

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jungfraujoch cost?

Return from Interlaken is approximately CHF 211. Swiss Travel Pass holders get 25% off. From Grindelwald with the Eiger Express, it is somewhat cheaper.

Is Jungfraujoch open in winter?

Yes, the Jungfrau Railway and Jungfraujoch are open year-round, weather permitting. Winter visits offer snow-covered landscapes but shorter daylight hours.

How high is Jungfraujoch?

The Jungfraujoch railway station is at 3,454 meters above sea level, making it the highest railway station in Europe.