Jungfrau Switzerland Travel Guide - The Top of Europe
A travel guide for riding the train to the Jungfrau in Switzerland and exploring the Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe. The Jungfrau is one of Switzerland's most visited attractions, and is also home to Europe's highest elevation train station. It's an amazing place where you can see glaciers and snow all year round. I begin by giving you an overview of the Jungfrau region itself, then we ride to the Jungfrau on the train from Lauterbrunnen via Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg. Then I explore the various attractions at the top of the Jungfrau at the Jungfraujoch including the Sphinx Platform, the Ice Palace, and the various outside snow play areas. We'll even take a look at how expensive a cup of instant noodle is up here!
The Jungfrau summit is one of the most famous peaks in the Swiss Alps. It has an elevation of about 4000 meters or 13,000 feet. It used to be fairly difficult to access well, until 1912 when Switzerland built the world's highest elevation cogwheel railway which takes you up to about 11,000 feet. And once you're at the top, there's a lot of neat stuff to do.
The Jungfrau is a pricey attraction. It can be a hundred, to a hundred and fifty Swiss franks depending upon where you're coming from. But I think it's really worth it. A lot of people, including Rick Steves say it's too manufactured for them, but let me tell you, I enjoy this manufactured platform that I can view the amazing view from. Otherwise I'd have to be like an ice climber and climb up this mountain. Which I never would.
If you're coming to Switzerland the Jungfrau is a must see for the natural beauty and splendor. It is truly amazing. Most trips to the the Jungfrau will start at Interlaken Ost. It's a station at the bottom of the valley. There's a few different ways to work your way up to the top ultimately to the Jungfraujoch or the saddle that's in between the two mountains. In this video I'll be going up the way by Wengen. You can also go up via Grindelwald. And you can also make it a circle trip. You can go up one way and then down the other.
The beginning of the journey up to the Jungfrau, you take the cogwheel train. It'll come up from Lauterbrunnen, and it stops in Wengen. And then it goes up to the station where you take the main train to actually go up to the Jungfrau. This train is kinda cool because it's a cogwheel train. You can actually see there's a track in the middle of it that has all these spikes on it that has the wheel so this train can be really steep. And I'll tell you, the train is really loud. And what's interesting is, the windows you can actually put your hand outside you get fresh air coming in which is really great on a day when it's probably not too hot.
There's a really popular travel quote that says, It's not the destination. It's the journey. And this is one of those trips that it really is the journey. I mean the destination's cool, but the views on the journey are epic. So enjoy the views on the train ride. Have your camera at the ready.
The different facilities at the Jungfrau are connected via these underground tunnels. You come in and it's the restaurant complex. The tunnel will take you out to a lot of the outdoor activities. One of the coolest places at the Jungfrau is at the high climate altitude research station. This is the Sphinx Terrace. It's an altitude of 11,782 feet. From up here you can see snow and what looks like to be a big glacier, in this direction. You can see down into the valley where there's no snow. You can see the snow tubing and the snow hiking paths. I will say why you're up here be careful not to drop anything small because it's open grating and that is a long way down.
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Grindelwald, Switzerland - Most Beautiful Place in Europe (UNCUT)
Grindelwald is a tiny little alps village at the foot of the Jungfrau and Eiger mountains, you can do fun activities in Grindelwald like hiking, mountain carting, zip line or scooter bike (Trotti Bike). This is my uncut video of my trip, the finished cut can be seen on my official channel.
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Tips & Things to do in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland (Winter edition)
The Swiss Alps is where it's at in winter so I teamed up with SnowTrex to check out the ski resorts and things to do in the Jungfrau Region to give you some tips for your next holiday in Switzerland
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I flew down to Zürich and took a train to get into the mountains with Grindelwald being my first stop. The location of Grindelwald is very unique providing one of the most stunning panoramas in Switzerland as it faces the mountains of Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch. The ski area of Grindelwald-First offers some of the best views - especially from the breathtaking First Cliff Walk…but it is also a good spot to try the hearty Swiss cuisine before hitting the slopes again and finish it all off with some proper after ski drinks at the mountain huts or the Bus Stop bar.
From Grindelwald we took the Jungfraubahn train to the Jungfraujoch aka the „Top of Europe“ on 2571m where the highest railway station is located. The Jungfraujoch offers an outstanding view to the Aletsch glacier and the surrounding Alps from the viewing platform at the Sphinx observatory. But you can even go inside the glacier if you visit the ice palace underneath the building!
I finished this trip with a skiing day in the ski area of Hasliberg-Meiringen just a 2h picturesque train ride from Grindelwald.
As always feel free to leave more recommendations in the comment section below for future visitors of the Jungfrau Region as I only focussed on the highlights in this part of Switzerland.
Following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in the Jungfrau Region:
- Grindelwald-First
- First Cliff Walk
- Bergrestaurant First
- Bus Stop Bar Grindelwald
- Avocado Bar Grindelwald
- Barry’s Grindelwald
- Jungfraubahn from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch
- Jungfraujoch aka the Top of Europe
- Restaurant Crystal
- Sphinx Observatory
- Ice Palace Jungfraujoch
- Ski resort Hasliberg Meiringen
- Hääggenstübeli
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Top 5 Attractions #Interlaken
You are visiting Interlaken? Here is the Top 5 attractions. Enjoy Watching.
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Grindelwald, Switzerland - Most Beautiful Place in Europe
Jungfrau region in Switzerland is perhaps the most gorgeous place in Europe. In this travel guide I take you to Grindelwald, the Jungfrau mountain, Sphinx observatory, First mountain and Interlaken. I will show you the things to do, best places to visit and where to eat in Grindelwald.
Receiving a last minute call to attend a basketball game with Tony Parker on top of the Swiss Alps must have been the most ridiculous phone call I've ever received! Read my full experience on my blog:
On my journey to Switzerland I was lucky enough to fly with the brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner loaded with the latest features in commercial aviation.
Upon arrival in Grindelwald I was blown away by the fantastic scenery and the hospitality at Hotel Hirschen. In the coming weeks you will be able to enjoy new episodes from Switzerland on my blog.
The next day took place on the First mountain which must have been the most incredible view I have ever witnessed. On the way down we took the zipline, mountain cart and scooter bike which are one of the many activities offered on the First.
After another mesmerizing day we were taking to the Jungfrau mountain to watch the basketball game with Tony Parker at freezing temperatures at 12,000 ft. Perhaps one of the most unique experiences to date.
In conclusion, I want to thank the Swiss Tourism board, Tissot & Jungfrau Railways for making this adventure possible. The full length videos of the First Mountain and the Jungfrau Basketball Game are some of the best compilations I have recorded, so make sure to subscribe.
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Jungfrau & Grindelwald Switzerland - The Best Swiss Alps
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Welcome back to another episode of Must Do Travels. Let’s check out the top spots in Grindelwald!
Jungfraubahn Trip
The Jungfraubahn train is the highest railway in all of Europe which runs between between the Bernese Highlands and the Valais in Switzerland. Most people start their trip to Jungfraujoch in Interlaken, but you can board the train at any station along the way. Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views!
Grosse Scheidegg
The Grosse Scheidegg pass is a popular hiking destination that has majestic gushing waterfalls, thundering ice falling from glaciers and the idyllic sound of cowbells accompanying you along the way. Here, you can set the scene for a fabulous and impressive landscape in the heart of the Swiss Alp.
The Eiger
The Eiger is a 13,015 foot mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. This famous mountain is known to be climbed by only the most experienced climbers but tourists come from far and wide to just get a glimpse of the majestic mountain.
Bachalpsee
Being an easy walk, Bachalpsee is one of the most popular hikes in Grindelwald. This walk is unexpectedly not overcrowded which allows you to rest peacefully, enjoying the silence and the enchanting scenery.
Interlaken
If you are in Grindelwald, then you have to take a trip to one of the most iconic cities in all of Switzerland - Interlaken. Today, daredevils scream with adrenalin-loaded activities that can be found in the town. With the beautiful scenery of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the town is the gateway to Switzerland's Jungfrau region and the country's hottest adventure destination. If the touristy town is not your thing, the backdrop of the mountains will leave you speechless, not to mention the amazing waterfalls.
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Jungfraujoch - Europe's Highest Train - The Top of Europe
5 Money Saving Tips: Switzerland on a Travel Budget
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It's a very known fact that Switzerland is a very expensive destination, but don't let that stop you.
On my travels in Switzerland this summer I found 5 ways you can save money while traveling on Switzerland:)
I don't normally do money saving tips, but I really loved Switzerland and think it's such a shame if money is the reason you don't go, that's why I've put this together, hope it helps and shows that there are always ways to make your travel dreams come true some way or other:)
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