Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

Zürich

$271,47

Product Code: 2460JUNG

Activity Type: Day Trips (Day Trips & Excursions)

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes


Embark on a spectacular Alpine journey from Zurich to the Top of Europe! Travel by coach through the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland’s magnificent Jungfrau region, then hop aboard a cogwheel train and ride up to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at a staggering elevation of 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). A stunning panorama of snow-capped mountains and glaciers awaits you.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Sihlquai, Sihlstrasse 41, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Board a coach at the central Zurich bus terminal and savor the scenery as you drive approx. 90 minutes south through Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland to Interlaken.

Pass By: Interlaken, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern

Arrive in Interlaken and enjoy some limited time before boarding the bus again. Continue with a short drive to Lauterbrunnen.

Pass By: Kleine Scheidegg, Kleine Scheidegg, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern

In Lauterbrunnen you’ll hop on a cogwheel Train for a ride up the Alps via the Kleine Scheidegg mountain pass.

Pass By: Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps

Climb up, up, up, savoring views of the towering mountains around you, until you reach Jungfraujoch. You’re officially at the highest train station in Europe, at an elevation of 11,333 feet (3,454 meters)! At the Top of Europe, experience a breathtaking panorama of the Swiss Alps enveloped in eternal snow and ice.

Pass By: Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch 3801 Switzerland

Overlook the Aletsch Glacier (Europe’s longest glacier) from the sweeping Sphinx Observatory and spot the snow-capped peaks of neighboring France and Italy beyond. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at the panoramic restaurant if you wish.

Pass By: Ice Palace – Jungfraujoch, Jungfraujoch Switzerland

Walk through the heart of a glacier in the Ice Palace.

Pass By: Grindelwald, Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern

After your time at Jungfraujoch, ride the cogwheel train down to Grindelwald Grund, where your coach awaits for the drive back to Zurich.

Pass By: Sihlquai, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Arrive at the bus terminal Sihlquai en the evening.

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