The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the heart of the mountains and up to the highest train station in Europe (at 3,454 meters above sea level), offers unbelievable views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and of the longest river of ice in the Alps.

The Jungfrau Railway leads from Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch. It climbs nearly 1,400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven kilometers in tunnels along the nine kilometer long stretch.

In the interior of the summit at Europe's highest train station (the peak is called "Sphinx"), a lift takes visitors to the peak with its observatory and the famous observation platform, from which one has a magnificent view of the mountains and the Aletsch Glacier. The Jungfrau-Aletsch region with its unique plant and animal world is the first Unesco World Natural Heritage Site in the entire Alpine region. Further sights include the Ice Palace, the Ski and Snowboard Park and the glacier restaurant "Top of Europe".

The journey to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, at 3454 metres Europe’s highest altitude railway station, is the highlight of every visit to Switzerland. It offers visitors a high-Alpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. On clear days, views extend as far as the Vosges mountains in France and Germany’s Black Forest.

The train journey to the Jungfraujoch through the rock of the Eiger and Mönch is also an incredible experience. Visitors can enjoy stunning views from two intermediate stations, the Eigerwand (Eiger Wall) and Eismeer (Sea of Ice).

Experiences

• Hiking in Stunning Scenic setting - The Jungfrau Region is heaven for hikers. You’ll find classic and spectacular hiking trails with fabulous views of the three icy icons, the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau, as well as of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Kleine Scheidegg, First, the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, Schynige Platte and the Harder Kulm are all superb hiking areas.

• Kids and Family Playtime and hiking in natural paradise - The Jungfrau Region is the ideal excursion destination for the whole family. In the Grindelwald-First area, the Bort Alpine playground is located on the bank of a tiny stream and in a marvelous mountain setting.  Hiking, whizzing down the mountain on a scooter-bike or with the First Flyer – guaranteed family fun!

• Fun Activities - Speed and Adrenalin - Anyone seeking an adrenalin kick will find an array of offers in the Jungfrau Region. Zoom through the air at 80 km/h on the First Flyer. Feel the wind in your face on a scooter-bike, which you can hire at the First aerial cableway. And the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe has a fun park where you can slide down the snow slope in a variety of ways – cool thrills!

• Rail Technology - Visitors to the Jungfrau Region can travel by historic as well as modern trains. The Jungfrau Railway, completed in 1912, is especially spectacular and takes guests through the rock of the Eiger and Mönch massif to Europe’s highest-altitude railway station at 3454m. Nostalgia fans will be in their element on the Schynige Platte Railway. The trip up to the Harder Kulm is also an exciting experience; the funicular train is fitted with panorama windows.

• Culinary - Spectacular sights with food and drink - You’ll find inviting restaurants waiting on all excursions in the Jungfrau Region. All with matchless views of the high-Alpine world. Jungfrau Railways also have a range of special offers that combine trips with fine fare.

• Group Travel - Guaranteed Fun - Jungfrau Railways have numerous offers and price reductions on all excursions for groups. One highlight is the Eiger Ambassador-Express, the Jungfrau Railway’s historic train that can be hired. In the Grindelwald-First area you can book a Fun Package that guarantees action and fun. The Eiger North Wall excursion is stunning and spectacular. Participants walk through a tunnel and can climb safely out onto the vertical face!

Contact Details

Jungfraubahnen / Rail Info

Harderstrasse 14

3800 Interlaken