Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

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11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Embark on a spectacular Alpine journey from Zurich to the Top of Europe! Travel by coach through the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland's magnificent Jungfrau region, then hop aboard a cogwheel train and ride up to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at a staggering elevation of 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). A stunning panorama of snow-capped mountains and glaciers awaits you.

What's Included

V-Cableway Eiger Express
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cogwheel train ride
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Zurich Bus station

The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. At the bus station there is a wooden/green building where we have a check-in counter marked 'Meier Tours - Gray Line Sightseeing'.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Sihlquai (Pass by)

    Board a coach at the central Zurich bus terminal and savor the scenery as you drive approx. 100 minutes south through Switzerland's beautiful Bernese Oberland to Interlaken.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Interlaken

    Arrive in Interlaken and enjoy some limited time before boarding the bus again. Continue with a short drive to Lauterbrunnen.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kleine Scheidegg

    In Lauterbrunnen you'll hop on a cogwheel Train for a ride up the Alps via the Kleine Scheidegg mountain pass.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Jungfraujoch

    Climb up, up, up, savoring views of the towering mountains around you, until you reach Jungfraujoch. You're officially at the highest train station in Europe, at an elevation of 11,333 feet (3,454 meters)! At the Top of Europe, experience a breathtaking panorama of the Swiss Alps enveloped in eternal snow and ice for approximately 3 hours.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory

    Overlook the Aletsch Glacier (Europe's longest glacier) from the sweeping Sphinx Observatory and spot the snow-capped peaks of neighboring France and Italy beyond. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at the panoramic restaurant if you wish.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch

    Walk through the heart of a glacier in the Ice Palace.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Eigergletscher

    After your time at Jungfraujoch, ride the cogwheel train down to Eigergletscher, where you will change to the V-Cableway Eiger Express. After approx. 15 minutes you will reach Grindelwald Terminal, where the coach awaits for the drive back to Zurich.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Sihlquai (Pass by)

    Arrive at the bus terminal Sihlquai en the evening.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich

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