🇨🇭Exploring Top of Europe - Jungfraujoch

#wheretogo Jungfraujoch is a high-altitude saddle in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. It is known as the “Top of Europe” due to its elevation and stunning natural attractions. 🚂 The Journey Begins 🚂 Your journey to Jungfraujoch typically starts in Interlaken, a picturesque town that acts as a gateway to this alpine wonderland. From there, you’ll board a scenic train that slowly takes you up into the mountains. The ride alone is an enchanting experience as you wind through valleys and quaint villages. 🏞️ Swiss pass and Berner Oberland pass covers this train ride! 🌟 The Highest Railway Station in Europe 🌟 As you approach Kleine Scheidegg, you’ll transfer to a cogwheel railway, the final leg of your ascent to Jungfraujoch. This railway journey takes you to the highest railway station in Europe, and the views along the way are nothing short of mesmerizing. The Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks reveal themselves in all their glory, and the anticipation of reaching the summit is palpable. 🏔️ Do take note that you’ll have to pay for the cogwheel railway! If you have a swiss pass / Berner Oberland pass, you’ll only have to pay 50% of the actual price! ❄️ An Alpine Wonderland ❄️ Once you step off the train, you’ll find yourself in a world of pure white. The Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, stretches out before you like an endless, glistening expanse. But the adventure doesn’t end there! 🏰❄️ Here’s what you can find at Jungfraujoch: 1. Scenic Views 🏔️: The primary allure of Jungfraujoch is the breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding peaks, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. 2. Sphinx Observatory : This research facility and viewpoint is located at the Jungfraujoch. Visitors can take an elevator to the observatory’s terrace, which provides awe-inspiring views of the Alpine landscape. 3. Ice Palace ❄️: An intricate tunnel system carved into the Aletsch Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier. Inside, you can explore a world of ice sculptures and formations. 4. Restaurants and Shops 🏬: There are several restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops where you can enjoy Swiss cuisine and purchase memorabilia. There’s also Lindt Chocolate shop over there! 🍫 5. Adventure Activities 🎿: Visitors can partake in activities like snow tubing and snow biking. This was one of the main reason we came to visit Jungfraujoch, I really wanted to snow tube and it was so fun!! There is also a short zipline that you can do over there! Price was quite reasonable I feel! Jungfraujoch is a unique destination for nature lovers, adventurers, and those interested in high-altitude research, offering an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps. 🇨🇭 At the end of the journey, the train conductor gave us a chocolate each and honestly, it was unexpectedly a really delicious chocolate! #switzerland #jungfraujoch #SwissAlps #TopOfEurope