Day Trips

From Zürich: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip

Set off from Zürich on a comfortable coach, followed by a riveting 360° gondola ride and a cogwheel train all the way to the top of Europe.

Highlights

This full-day round-trip from Zürich lets you comfortably discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jungfraujoch, home to Europe’s highest train station.
A spacious coach takes you to Grindelwald, where you will board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway to Eiger Glacier station.
Switch to the cogwheel train and enjoy views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Try out 'Alpine Sensation' to know more about the mountain railways.
Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and see snow-covered peaks, the Aletsch Glacier, and other countries.
Fun fact: On your way back, the cogwheel train goes through the car-free holiday destination, Wengen.

Inclusions

Full-day trip around Jungfraujoch
Round-trip AC coach transfers from Zürich Bus Station
Expert English-speaking tour leader
Eiger Express gondola tickets from Grindelwald Terminal to Eiger Glacier
Round-trip cogwheel train tickets to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Wengernalp rack railway tickets from Little Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen
Access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Fuhrer

4/5

Jul, 2024

The excellent chauffeur and the courteous companions on the bus were great. The fact that sooo many other people had the same destination confirmed to us that it would be a worthwhile trip.

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Ved

5/5

Aug, 2024

Timings and very courteous staff

Your experience

Make the best of your Swiss holiday and enjoy a thrilling day trip from Zürich to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe! The World Heritage Site is home to Europe’s highest train station (3500 m). Try out the discovery tour 'Alpine Sensation' that memorializes a 100 years of the Jungfrau Railway. Enter the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau and take in 360-degree views of snow-covered peaks, the neighboring countries, and the Aletsch Glacier, longest glacier of the Alps. Don't miss out on strolling through the tunnels of the Ice Palace set in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience!

Itinerary

Starting point: Zürich Bus Station

Your AC bus/coach will depart from this central location at 8am.

Interlaken

A short pit stop in the lovely Bernese Oberland countryside lets you take a stroll around this stunning resort town before continuing to Grindelwald.

Grindelwald Terminal

From here, board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway and enjoy a panoramic journey up to Eiger Glacier Station.

Eiger Glacier Station

Catch the historic cogwheel train of Jungfrau Railway for your final ascent to the Top of Europe!

Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.

Little Scheidegg

On your descent, you will get off at Kleine Scheidegg instead, to experience the Wengernalp rack railway! Ride this scenic traditional route down to Lauterbrunnen.

Lauterbrunnen

Your coach back to Zürich Bus Station awaits. Ride comfortably and soak in the memories of the day.

End point: Zürich Bus Station

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear warm clothing and snow boots, and carry sunglasses, as Jungfraujoch is situated at a high altitude.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

My tickets

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