TOP OF EUROPE

HIGHLIGHT NO. 1 IN SWITZERLAND

11,333 ft
UNESCO World Heritage
365 days of ice & snow

The Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest-altitude railway station. Located in the heart of Switzerland, it offers breathtaking views of the largest glacier in the Alps. Experience the Top of Europe yourself!

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Day trip to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe: a once-in-a-lifetime experience for your bucket list

- Embark on a train journey to the highest railway station in Europe
- Marvel at the largest glacier in the Alps
- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Guaranteed ice and snow – 365 days a year
- Capture breathtaking photo moments
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An unforgettable experience

I can hardly believe we are on the roof of Europe. An unforgettable experience. We would love to go hiking again, but we don't have enough time. We'll do it the next trip because one thing's for sure – we will return.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: longest glacier in the Alps
UNESCO World Heritage Site: longest glacier in the Alps
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: 22 km long, 900 m thick, 12 billion tonnes of ice.
- 3571 m
- Time required ~ 15 minutes
A Bird's Eye View of the Glacier
A Bird's Eye View of the Glacier
In the Snow Fun Park, take a bird’s eye view of Europe’s longest glacier on a flight with the Tyrolienne.
- 3454 m
- ~45 Minuten
Explore a World Carved in Ice
Explore a World Carved in Ice
On a mirror-smooth tour through a frosty world, you will discover enchanting sculptures in the niches of the Ice Palace. An eagle, penguin or bear, as though they had just turned to ice, appear quite natural.
- 3454 m
- Time required ~15 minutes
Journey Through Time: Over 100 Years of History
Journey Through Time: Over 100 Years of History
Take a thrilling, multimedia journey back in time through over 100 years of history of the Jungfrau Railway, an alpine sensation.
- 3454 m
- ~15 minutes
Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven
Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven
The highest Lindt shop in the world offers an extensive range of the finest Lindt chocolate: Discover delicacies high above the clouds.
- 3454 m
- ~10 minutes

Restaurant «Aletsch Self»
Restaurant «Aletsch Self»
Everyone will find something to suit their tastes at Aletsch Self. A large self-service menu offers a selection of international dishes: from lasagne to rice bowls and kebab boxes to delicious desserts.
«Crystal» à la carte restaurant
«Crystal» à la carte restaurant
A real treat at 3454 metres above sea level: Swiss cuisine, international dishes and an exceptional wine list await you – a unique experience in the midst of the high Alpine mountains.
Pikantus Lounge by Erdinger
Pikantus Lounge by Erdinger
After the trip on the historic Jungfrau Railway, the bar invites you to linger. Enjoy a small snack or a delicious wheat beer from the traditional Bavarian company Erdinger.
«Bollywood» self-service restaurant
«Bollywood» self-service restaurant
Authentic Indian cuisine at 3454 metres above sea level, nestled in a breathtaking glacier panorama. Aromatic curries and vegetarian specialities meet an unobstructed view of the longest glacier in Europe. This too is Top of Europe.

The most modern tricable gondola in the world
The best view of the famous Eiger North Face from the new Eiger Express tricable gondola! The world's most modern tricable gondola takes you from Grindelwald to the Eiger Glacier in just 15 minutes.
- 2320 m
- 15 minutes
A stopover with a view
5-minute stop during your journey to the Jungfraujoch at around 3,160 m. The train stops so that you can take your personal souvenir picture of the eternal ice.
- 3160 m
- 5 minutes
A unique train journey through the mountain
THE pioneering work of the mountain railways: Since 1912, the Jungfrau Railway has been travelling through the Eiger and Mönch mountains to Europe’s highest railway station.
- 3454 m
- 26 minutes
Grindelwald Terminal
The ultra-modern terminal with direct rail connection and shopping centre is the start and end point of your journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
- 937 m
Top of Europe Shop Jungfraujoch
Take a piece of Swissness home – find the perfect souvenir of your unique excursion into this high alpine glacier world at the souvenir store at 3454 meters above sea level.

Return ticket Top of Europe
Return ticket Top of Europe
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The Top of Europe is easily accessible via Switzerland’s major airports in Basel, Zurich, and Geneva, which offer direct flights from the US (Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C.). Convenient train connections to and from the Top of Europe are available every half hour from these major cities:

From Basel: 3 h 43 min
From Geneva: 4 h 36 min
From Zurich: 3 h 39 min