--- okf_version: "0.2" type: "Article" title: "A mountain high on the Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe" description: "The Jungfraujoch - top of Europe - ranks right up there among prime Switzerland high-altitude destinations. The sights on the way up alone are spectacular." resource: "https://travelmemo.com/switzerland/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe" language: en author: "Katja Birrer" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 25 tags: ["Alps", "Experience", "Landscape", "Nature", "Winter", "Switzerland"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/switzerland" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/alps" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/berner-oberland" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/europe" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/experience-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/landscape" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/nature-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/winter-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/restaurant" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/hiking" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/itinerary" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/boutique-hotel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/design" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/excursion-tips" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/swiss-international-air-lines" - "https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer", at: 2026-07-04T13:14:24+00:00 } verified: - { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer", at: 2022-04-15T15:00:03+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: jungfraujoch-top-of-europe.md#photos title: "Original photography by Walter Schärer" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" last_modified: 2022-02-26 timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:14:24+00:00 --- # A mountain high on the Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe > The Jungfraujoch (3,454 m / 11,332 ft) in the Swiss Bernese Oberland is home to the highest railway station in Europe and offers a carved glacier tunnel, an ice palace, and sweeping views of the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding Alpine peaks. ## Destination Bernese Oberland, Switzerland; the Jungfraujoch plateau sits at 3,454 meters (11,332 feet) above sea level. ## Getting there From Lauterbrunnen or Wengen, take the Wengernalpbahn rack railway to Kleine Scheidegg, then change to the Jungfrau Railway. From Grindelwald, the fastest option is the Eiger Express aerial tram (15 minutes) to Eigergletscher station, then transfer to the Jungfrau Railway. Seat reservations are recommended (CHF 10 per person one way); adult tickets start around CHF 79–95 with a half-fare card (as of March 2022). ## When to go Year-round destination. ## Why visit The journey through a 7 km tunnel carved between 1896 and 1912, a glacier ice palace with ice sculptures, a panoramic lift to the Sphinx observatory, and unobstructed views of the largest glacier in the Alps make Jungfraujoch one of Switzerland's premier high-altitude experiences. ## What to see - **Sphinx Observatory Platform** — An ultra-fast lift rises 117 m above the Jungfraujoch to a panoramic deck overlooking the Aletsch Glacier and peaks including Mönch and Jungfrau; also houses an international research station. - **Aletsch Glacier** — The largest and longest glacier in the Alps at over 80 km² and 23 km long, visible from the plateau and Sphinx summit. - **Eismeer (Sea of Ice) Station** — Intermediate train stop with a 5-minute viewing window cut from rock, offering a panorama of the upper and lower Sea of Ice and the Schreckhorn. - **Ice Palace & Glacier Tunnel** — A 250-metre corridor through the ice featuring sculpted eagles, penguins, and bears carved by ice sculptors. - **Jungfrau Railway History Gallery** — Picture gallery and memorial plaques inside the tunnel documenting the railway's construction and the workers who died building it. ## What to do - **Winter Hike No. 68: Eigergletscher to Kleine Scheidegg** — A recommended downhill trail offering views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as well as the villages of Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Mürren. - **Hike Trail No. 63: Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg** — A worthwhile alternative hike past the famous Eiger North Face. - **Dining on the Jungfraujoch** — Table-service and self-service restaurants are available on the plateau; allow extra time if planning a meal. ## Good to know Allow at least 2 hours to see all attractions. From Eigergletscher onward the train travels through a tunnel, so seat side does not affect sightseeing. Reservations for the Jungfrau Railway and Eiger Express cost CHF 10 per person one way and are recommended depending on season and weather. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-11-von-35.jpg" caption: "Aussichtsplattform der Sphinx auf dem Jungfraujoch" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Aussichtsplattform", "Berner Oberland", "Jungfraujoch", "Reisememo", "Sphinx", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-17-von-35.jpg" caption: "Jungfraujoch mit Kranzberg und Aletschhorn links im Hintergrund" keywords: ["Aletschhorn", "Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Jungfraujoch", "Kranzberg", "Reisememo", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-24-von-35.jpg" caption: "Katja fotografiert Touristen auf dem Jungfraujoch Plateau" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Gipfel", "Jungfrau", "Jungfraujoch", "Katja", "Reisememo", "Rottalhorn", "Top of Europe", "Touristen", "Touristenfoto", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-26-von-35.jpg" caption: "Unterirdischer Bahnhof Jungfraujoch" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Bahnhof", "Berner Oberland", "Jungfraujoch", "Perron", "Reisememo", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-5-von-35.jpg" caption: "Eismeer mit Schreckhorn im Hintergrund" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Eismeer", "Gletscher", "Ischmeer", "Jungfraujoch", "Reisememo", "Schreckhorn", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5723, longitude: 8.0102} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-6-von-35.jpg" caption: "Oberes Eismeer und Gletscher unterhalb des Mönchsjochs" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Gletscher", "Ischmeer", "Jungfraujoch", "Oberes Eismeer", "Reisememo", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5723, longitude: 8.0102} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-3-von-35.jpg" caption: "Gletschergrotte auf dem Jungfraujoch" keywords: ["Gletschergrotte", "Jungfraujoch", "Reisememo", "Top of Europe"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.9839} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-4-von-35.jpg" caption: "Katja und Walter Top of Europe" keywords: ["Eisskulptur", "Gletschergrotte", "Jungfraujoch", "Katja", "Reisememo", "Top of Europe", "Walter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.9839} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-20-von-35.jpg" caption: "Jungfraujoch Plateau mit Sphinx und Restaurantgebäude" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Jungfraujoch", "Plateau", "Reisememo", "Sphinx", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-8-von-35.jpg" caption: "Aussichtsplattform der Sphinx auf dem Jungfraujoch mit Kranzberg, Gletscherhorn, Rottalhorn und Jungfrau" keywords: ["Aletschhorn", "Auflugsziel", "Aussichtsplattform", "Berner Oberland", "Gletscher", "Gletscherhorn", "Jungfrau", "Jungfraujoch", "Kranzberg", "Reisememo", "Rottalhorn", "Sphinx", "Top of Europe", "Wengen Jungfrau", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-16-von-35.jpg" caption: "Windiges Jungfraujoch mit Jungfrau und Mathildespitze" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Gipfel", "Jungfraujoch", "Mathildespitze", "Reisememo", "Schweizer Fahne", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-9-von-35.jpg" caption: "Gipfel des Mönchs vom Jungfraujoch aus" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Gipfel", "Jungfraujoch", "Mönch", "Reisememo", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-18-von-35.jpg" caption: "Sphinx mit Observatorium" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Jungfraujoch", "Observatorium", "Reisememo", "Sphinx", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-14-von-35.jpg" caption: "Rottalhorn und Jungfrau Gipfel vom Jungfraujoch aus" keywords: ["Auflugsziel", "Berner Oberland", "Gipfel", "Jungfrau", "Jungfraujoch", "Reisememo", "Rottalhorn", "Top of Europe", "Winter"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.985} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe-travelmemo-2-von-35.jpg" caption: "Eisskulpturen" keywords: ["Eisskulpturen", "Gletschergrotte", "Jungfraujoch", "Reisememo", "Top of Europe"] captured: 2022-02-26 geo: {latitude: 46.5475, longitude: 7.9839} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```