From Zürich: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip

Make the best of your Swiss holiday and enjoy a thrilling day trip from Zürich to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe! The World Heritage Site is home to Europe’s highest train station (3500 m). Try out the discovery tour 'Alpine Sensation' that memorializes a 100 years of the Jungfrau Railway. Enter the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau and take in 360-degree views of snow-covered peaks, the neighboring countries, and the Aletsch Glacier, longest glacier of the Alps. Don't miss out on strolling through the tunnels of the Ice Palace set in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience!

Itinerary

• Starting point: Zürich Bus Station

Your AC bus/coach will depart from this central location at 8am.

• Interlaken

A short pit stop in the lovely Bernese Oberland countryside lets you take a stroll around this stunning resort town before continuing to Grindelwald.

• Grindelwald Terminal

From here, board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway and enjoy a panoramic journey up to Eiger Glacier Station.

• Eiger Glacier Station

Catch the historic cogwheel train of Jungfrau Railway for your final ascent to the Top of Europe!

• Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.

• Little Scheidegg

On your descent, you will get off at Kleine Scheidegg instead, to experience the Wengernalp rack railway! Ride this scenic traditional route down to Lauterbrunnen.

• Lauterbrunnen

Your coach back to Zürich Bus Station awaits. Ride comfortably and soak in the memories of the day.

• End point: Zürich Bus Station

From Zürich: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip

This full-day guided tour from Zürich takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jungfraujoch, home to Europe’s highest train station at 3,454 meters above sea level. You will travel via a spacious coach that departs early in the morning and heads towards Grindelwald, where you board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway to reach Eiger Glacier station. From there, you switch to the cogwheel train for an ascent through the breathtaking Lauterbrunnen Valley and over the historic Jungfrau Railway, which was completed in 1893. The journey offers panoramic views of iconic peaks such as the Eiger North Face, Mönch, and Jungfrau. At the top, you will explore the Sphinx Observation Terrace with its impressive 360-degree view that includes the Aletsch Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier, stretching over 23 kilometers in length. The tour also features a visit to the Ice Palace where ice sculptures are carved year-round by skilled artisans. Your stay at Jungfraujoch lasts approximately four hours, allowing ample time for exploration and photography. Audio guides are available in multiple languages including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. The tour includes round-trip transportation from Zürich, a guided visit to the Aletsch Glacier exhibition, and entry to various attractions like the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Ice Palace. With over 20 kilometers of tunnels dug through solid rock since 1947, Jungfraujoch is not only an engineering marvel but also a testament to human ingenuity in creating one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.

Explore Grindelwald

Your tour stops at Grindelwald where you board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway. Established in 1976, this cable car system connects Grindelwald with Eigergletscher station and spans a distance of approximately 2 kilometers. The ride offers stunning views of the Eiger North Face, which rises to an elevation of 3,970 meters above sea level. At Eigergletscher station, you switch to the cogwheel train for your ascent to Jungfraujoch. Visitors spend around half an hour on this leg of the journey, during which they can observe the intricate railway system and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. Grindelwald itself is a popular ski resort town located in the Bernese Oberland region, known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities throughout the year.

Ascend to Jungfraujoch

Your tour continues with an ascent to Jungfraujoch via the historic cogwheel train. The railway was completed in 1896 and features a total length of approximately 20 kilometers, including tunnels through solid rock that reach depths of up to 1,500 meters below the surface. As you ascend, you will pass through several stations with unique features such as the Eismeer station at an elevation of 3,454 meters above sea level, home to Europe’s highest train station. The journey offers panoramic views of iconic peaks like the Eiger North Face and Mönch, which stand at elevations of 3,970 and 3,847 meters respectively. At Jungfraujoch, you will have approximately four hours to explore various attractions including the Sphinx Observation Terrace with its stunning 360-degree view of the Aletsch Glacier, one of Europe’s largest glaciers stretching over 23 kilometers in length.

Visit the Aletsch Glacier

Your tour includes a visit to the Aletsch Glacier exhibition at Jungfraujoch. This exhibit provides insights into the formation and significance of the Aletsch Glacier, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 due to its unique glacial landscape and scientific value. The glacier itself covers an area of approximately 156 square kilometers and is estimated to hold over 27 billion cubic meters of ice. Visitors spend about half an hour exploring the exhibition, learning about the impact of climate change on this natural wonder through interactive displays and multimedia presentations.

Tour Highlights

• Full-day round-trip from Zürich
• Eiger Express Aerial Cableway to Eigergletscher station
• Cogwheel train ascent to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at 3,454 meters above sea level
• Audio guides in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean
• Visit to the Sphinx Observation Terrace with a 360-degree view of snow-covered peaks and glaciers
• Exploration of the Ice Palace featuring ice sculptures carved year-round by skilled artisans
• Guided visit to the Aletsch Glacier exhibition at Jungfraujoch
• Round-trip transportation from Zürich including coach, cable car, and cogwheel train

Perfect for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and history buffs, this full-day guided tour provides an immersive experience of Switzerland’s natural wonders. The day trip allows you to ascend to Europe’s highest railway station at Jungfraujoch, explore the Sphinx Observation Terrace, visit the Ice Palace with its stunning ice sculptures, and learn about the Aletsch Glacier in a dedicated exhibition. With round-trip transportation from Zürich included, this tour offers convenience and accessibility to some of Switzerland’s most iconic landmarks.