How do I get to Jungfrau by train?
How do I get to Jungfrau by train?
The only way to get to Jungfraujoch is by train. The last place where you can leave your car is Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, from where you have to take a train to Kleine Scheidegg. You have to switch trains at Kleine Scheidegg, where you hop on the luxury Jungfraujoch Railway train for the last part of the journey.
Why was the Jungfrau Railway built?
Numerous mountain railways were constructed during Switzerland’s rampant “mountain railway fever”. The construction of the project of the century has been safely transporting passengers since 1912 on the same route to Jungfraujoch, the platform with the most beautiful lookout and adventure platform in the Alps.
Where is the Jungfrau train station?
Jungfraujoch is an underground railway station situated near the Jungfraujoch, in the canton of Valais, a few metres from the border with the canton of Bern. At 3,454 meters (11,332 ft) above sea level, it is the terminus of the Jungfrau Railway and the highest railway station in Switzerland and Europe.
Who built Jungfrau railway?
Adolf Guyer-Zeller
The railway was the brainchild of one man, Adolf Guyer-Zeller, although he did not live to see its completion. The well-travelled Swiss industrialist, partly-inspired by witnessing the building of the Suez canal, was so convinced of his idea that he sank a considerable chunk of his vast personal fortune into it.
Why is Jungfraujoch so expensive?
Re: Why jungfraujoch is so expensive? Blame the half fare card (HFC). If it was up to the boss of the JB the HFC would be abolished, and all ticket prices just halved. Because almost all visitors do have the HFC the JB is forced to set its prices so that the HFC price covers its costs.
Does Swiss Pass Cover Kleine Scheidegg?
Most Swiss railways savings passes are valid for travel on the trains of the Jungfraubahnen. Swiss Travel Pass holders receive only 25% discounts on the railway sections Wengen-Kleine Scheidegg-Jungfraujoch-Kleine Scheidegg-Grindelwald.
How long is the train ride from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch?
The new faster route is by train from Interlaken-Ost to Grindelwald-Terminal. Then by Eiger Express cable car to Eigergletscher and from here, the Jungfraubahn trains go through the mountain to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station. Total traveling time is just over 90 minutes.
How do I get from Jungfrau to Interlaken by train?
Interlaken to Jungfraujoch via Grindelwald by train
- Interlaken to Grindelwald Bahnhof- 33 minutes – operated by Bernese Oberland Railway.
- Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg – 34 minutes – operated by Wengernalp rack railway.
- Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch via Eiger Gletscher – 44 minutes – operated by Jungfrau Railways.
When was Jungfraujoch built?
July 27, 1896
The building of the tunnel started on July 27, 1896 and took 16 years to complete.
What is the Jungfrau railway?
The Jungfrau Railway or Jungfraubahn (JB) is perhaps as famous for its prices as for the spectacular views, but in this case you get what you pay for! The line climbs from Interlaken at a height of 500 metres to the Jungfraujoch Station which at 3,454 metres (11,332 feet) is the highest railway station in Europe.
How to reach the Jungfraubahn from Kleine Scheidegg?
Every hour from morning until late afternoon, a Jungfraubahn train connects Kleine Scheidegg with Jungfraujoch – the col between the summits of the M nch and the Jungfrau, known as the Top of Europe. The Jungfraubahn train about to leave Kleine Scheidegg for the Jungfraujoch… Leaving Kleine Scheidegg.
How to get to Jungfraujoch by cogwheel train?
The cogwheel train goes through a 7 km tunnel that was dug through the rock of the Eiger and Mönch Alpine peaks and then reaches Jungfraujoch. Riding towards Kleine Scheidegg The total time for the trip is roughly 2 hours and you need to change trains three times.
What are the working hours of the Jungfraubahn?
Practical information… The Jungfraubahn operates hourly from 08:00 until mid-afternoon, every day, all year round. You can check train times & fares between anywhere in Switzerland and the Jungfraujoch – the station at the top of the Jungfraubahn – using the journey planner at the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) website www.sbb.ch .
