Together with the Eiger and Mönch, the Jungfrau forms a massive wall of mountains overlooking the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Plateau, one of the most distinctive sights of the Swiss Alps. The summit was first reached on August 3, 1811, by the Meyer brothers of Aarau and two chamois hunters from Valais.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch: the first natural heritage site of the Alpine region! From the Sphinx Terrace you can enjoy a magnificent view of the longest glacier in the Alps, towards Italy, France and Germany.

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Discover the diversity of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage site both in and around the Jungfrau Region. Whether glacier trekking, ski touring or on a summit experience: the eternal ice, the gorges, waterfalls and mountain lakes are sure to inspire you.

Mar 8, 2025 · The Jungfraujoch provides panoramic views of the northern part of the Aletsch Glacier, views of the high peaks in the Alps of the Bernese Oberland and the Valais, a glacier cave with ice sculptures, restaurants, souvenir shops, and much more.

The Jungfraujoch (German: lit. "maiden saddle") is a saddle connecting two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps: the Jungfrau and the Mönch.It lies at an elevation of 3,463 metres (11,362 ft) above sea level and is directly overlooked by the rocky prominence of the Sphinx.The Jungfraujoch is a glacier saddle, on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier, and part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area ...

Feb 5, 2025 · The Jungfrau Region is car-free beyond Grindelwald and Stechelberg (near Lauterbrunnen). Mountain tops and the villages of Wengen, Mürren, and Gimmelwald can be reached by public transport only. So you'll have to park in Interlaken, Matten, Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald Terminal.

For more than 100 years, the Jungfrau railway has been making its journey to Europe’s highest-altitude railway station at 3454 metres a.s.l. – right at the heart of the UNESCO heritage site “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch”.

Jul 26, 2024 · Jungfraujoch is a unique year-round mountain destination in Switzerland. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage site called Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Jungfraujoch also referred to as Top of Europe, is a place where the highest railway station in Europe (3,454 m) is located.

5 days ago · Jungfraujoch is located in the Bernese Alps, south of Interlaken. Wengen, Grindelwald, Murren, and Lauterbrunnen are the closest villages to the mountain. The closest city (by definition) is Lucerne, but the closest town with the most train connections to other destinations in Switzerland is Interlaken.