Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

Jungfraujoch is sitting gently on 3,454 meters above sea level. A mountain experience beyond the expectations and not similar to any other mountain trip.

Departing from your hotel in Zurich, Lucerne, Basel, Bern or even Geneva AlpExcursion's friendly driver-guide will take you on a breathtakingly scenic trip during every single moment of it until you reach Grindelwald. This village represents the authentic picture of Switzerland by the chalet-style woody houses and plenty of the cozy restaurants.

From this heavenly place, you will take the cogwheel ride and rise to the Top of Europe - Jungfraujoch.

Nowadays Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station throughout Europe. Also, UNESCO has listed it as a "World Heritage Site", where permanent snow and ice can be found.

A ride of around an hour and a half until you reach the top, while beautiful panoramic sceneries surround you. On the way, you will have a stop for 5 minutes in Eismeer (Sea of Ice) before continuing the way to the top.

Upon arrival, you will be presented a list of entertaining activities. Enjoy Ice Place, which includes several sculptures of an eagle, penguin or bear, as though they had just turned to ice, appear very natural.

Another highlight is the Sphinx Tower - the highest observatories in the world, from where you can look around 360 degrees and rival in having pictures of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau Mountains at an eye level.

On the way between the Sphinx Hall and Ice Palace, you can find the Alpine Sensation, which will send shivers down your spine. The reason is not only the frosty temperature but also the history of sacrifices the miners made to create this eternal winter wonderland that we enjoy today.

After hours of exploration, you may have a tasty local dish at one of the panoramic restaurants on the top or to delve into the world of delicate Swiss chocolate at Lindt shop.

The descent journey has another taste where you will be delivered at another Swiss town of Lauterbrunnen, a homeland for 72 mesmerizing waterfalls and colorful Alpine meadows.

Stroll through the village to admire its pure and natural beauty. It has a huge diversity of sightseeing attractions, such as historical monuments, natural beauties, adventurous and amusement activities.

Full of memorable moments and photos of the most tourist areas in Switzerland, AlpExcursion.com will return you smoothly to the initial meeting point.