Switzerland · Geological Wonders

12-Hour Jungfraujoch Tour from Zurich with Cogwheel Train Ride

12 Hours Round trip from Bernese Highlands Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the cogwheel train from Grindelwald up to Jungfraujoch
  • 02 Take in panoramic views from the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau
  • 03 Admire the world-famous peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
  • 04 Stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace in the heart of the glacier

Visit Jungfraujoch, the high alpine saddle between the Jungfrau and the Mönch in the Bernese Alps, at an elevation of 3,463 meters above sea level beneath the rocky prominence of the Sphinx. Travel through the splendid countryside to the Bernese Oberland, board the cogwheel train from Grindelwald, and admire stunning views of the world-famous peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. At the top, visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace in the heart of the glacier.

Enjoy stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Lauterbrunnen
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Jungfraujoch and the Bernese Oberland

  • Meet your guide and set off on a scenic coach journey through the splendid countryside to the Bernese Oberland.
  • After a break in Interlaken, board the cogwheel train from Grindelwald for a spectacular ride via Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch.
  • Enjoy stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau along the way.
  • Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau for breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks, the neighboring countries, and Europe's longest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier.
  • Stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace, located in the heart of the glacier.
  • Descend to Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return trip.
Grindelwald cogwheel train, Kleine Scheidegg, Sphinx Observation Terrace, Aletsch Glacier

Where this trip takes you

Grindelwald cogwheel train, Kleine Scheidegg, Sphinx Observation Terrace, Aletsch Glacier

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bernese Highlands 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Cogwheel train up to Jungfraujoch
  • English-speaking Swiss guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Tour start
Bernese Highlands, Switzerland
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Bernese Highlands.

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