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Jungfraujoch

Switzerland travel guide

What to see in the Jungfraujoch

The “Top of Europe”: the highest railway station on the continent, with the Aletsch Glacier below.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: NOTE: This image is a panorama of Jungfraujoch Sphinx-Observatory consisting of · CC BY-SA 4.0

Jungfraujoch highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Jungfrau Railway

    Up to 3,454 metres.

  2. Sphinx Observatory

    A viewpoint.

  3. Ice Palace

    Tunnels in the glacier.

  4. Aletsch Glacier

    The longest in the Alps.

  5. Plateau

    A walk on the snow.

Day trips from the Jungfraujoch

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Jungfraujoch

Any time of year is good to travel to the Jungfraujoch: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the Beiz (local tavern). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Switzerland guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Jungfraujoch

What to see in the Jungfraujoch?

Jungfrau Railway, Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Aletsch Glacier and Plateau.

What to see in the Jungfraujoch in one day?

Don’t miss Jungfrau Railway, Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Aletsch Glacier and Plateau. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Jungfraujoch?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Jungfraujoch: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Jungfraujoch?

Jungfraujoch from Interlaken.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.