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Jungfrau Railway

Alpine rail journey to Europe's highest railway station at 3,454m

Illustration of Jungfrau Railway

Fred. Holidays operates a rail excursion to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres, known as the Top of Europe. The journey climbs through the Lauterbrunnen Valley, which contains 72 waterfalls, using three heritage railways: the Wengernalp, Bernese Oberland, and Jungfrau Railways. The route passes the dramatic North Face of the Eiger and the Mönch peak. At the summit, visitors explore the Sphinx Observatory with its 360-degree panorama, an Ice Palace, and Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven, with views across the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. The trip starts from multiple gateways: Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, or Mürren. This is a high-altitude experience, with the operator noting it is not suitable for travellers with breathing or heart conditions. The Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher is available as an optional add-on.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route and duration details with them before booking
  • Catering and Wi-Fi are not included on the train but are available at the summit
  • Hiking and sledging activities at Jungfraujoch are not included and must be booked separately

Not included

  • Catering and Wi-Fi on the train (available at the top)
  • Hiking and sledging activities at Jungfraujoch

Questions travellers ask

What trains are included?
Fred. Holidays operates the Jungfrau Railway journey using the Wengernalp, Bernese Oberland, and Jungfrau Railways from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe
What is at the top of Jungfraujoch?
At 3,454m you can visit the Ice Palace, the Sphinx Observatory with 360-degree views, and Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven. The Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps, is visible from the summit
What gateways can I start from?
The journey is accessible from Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, or Mürren
Is the Eiger Express included?
The Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher, introduced in 2020, is listed as an optional extra
Is this trip suitable for people with heart or breathing conditions?
No. Fred. Holidays notes that the high altitude trip is not recommended for those with breathing or heart problems

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