From Grindelwald: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Round-Trip Tickets

The quickest way to the Top of Europe

Grindelwald Terminal railway station is your gateway to Jungfraujoch and the skiing and hiking areas at the foot of the Eiger North Face. Board the Eiger Express tricable gondola to the Eiger Glacier station, and reach in 15 minutes. En-route, gaze out at the largest north face of the Alps on one side and the summit ring of the Bernese foothills with the Lauberhorn, Männlichen and Faulhorn on the other. Embrace your inner shopaholic at the Grindelwald Terminal, home to the region's newest shopping center with a range of fine sportswear, culinary delicacies, ski storage areas, and of course, souvenirs.

Itinerary

• Starting point: Grindelwald Terminal

Board the sleek Eiger Express cable car and enjoy a panoramic ascent to Eiger Glacier Station.

• Eiger Glacier Station

Over here, gain access to numerous skiing and hiking routes, as well as connections for the final leg of your journey to Jungfraujoch – the cogwheel train.

• Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation. Get free time of 3 hours before your scheduled descent.

• Eiger Glacier Station

Travel back down to Eiger Glacier by cogwheel before boarding the Eiger Express gondola back down to Grindelwald.

• End point: Grindelwald Terminal

From Grindelwald: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Round-Trip Tickets

Rise early to embark on a journey that will etch itself into your soul, visiting the Eiger Express gondola which ascends through the heart of the Swiss Alps, revealing vistas that are both majestic and humbling. Experience the historic Jungfrau cogwheel rail as it winds its way up to the Top of Europe, crafting an adventure for explorers of heights, devotees of natural wonders, and seekers of serene landscapes. Did you know the Sphinx Observatory stands at 3,572 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views that extend across a vast expanse of Alpine peaks like Lauberhorn? With the Ice Palace boasting its enchanting collection of sculptures carved from living glacier ice, this adventure weaves awe and wonder into every step, offering memorable encounters to forge lasting connections while understanding that nature's grandeur is both humbling and inspiring.

Ascending Jungfraujoch's Alpine Heights

Access the Top of Europe during the tour’s highlight segment where you will transcend earthly boundaries and gaze upon a world untouched by time. Here, the air is thin but the views are limitless, revealing an expanse of snow-capped peaks and verdant valleys stretching as far as the eye can see. The journey itself is a feat of engineering and human ingenuity, with the historic cogwheel railway winding through tunnels dug deep into the mountain's heart to reach this breathtaking vantage point. As you ascend, prepare for the awe-inspiring spectacle of nature’s raw beauty and humanity’s bold ambition coexisting in perfect harmony.

Marveling at the Ice Palace's Glacial Wonders

Explore the Ice Palace included in the tour package enabling visitors to step into a world frozen in time. Here, artists have transformed blocks of ice into intricate sculptures that capture the essence of winter and imagination alike. Each sculpture tells a story through its delicate carvings, reflecting light from every angle to create an ethereal glow that seems almost otherworldly. The Ice Palace stands as a testament to human creativity and perseverance in one of Earth’s harshest environments.

Tour Highlights

• Ascend Eiger Express gondola highest Alpine viewpoint
• Experience historic Jungfrau cogwheel rail engineering marvel
• Stand at Sphinx Observatory Europe's highest astronomical observatory
• Marvel Ice Palace sculptures carved living glacier ice
• Capture panoramic views Bernese foothills and Alpine peaks Lauberhorn
• Include round-trip train transfers convenient seamless

For explorers of heights, devotees of natural wonders, and seekers of serene landscapes, this journey weaves awe and wonder into every step, crafting memories that feel like walking on the edge of a dream where nature’s grandeur meets human curiosity.