Per il trenino Jungfrau si può partire sia da Interlaken che dalle verdi vallate di Grindelwald e raggiungere un mondo di nevi e ghiacci con la ferrovia più alta d’Europa.
Jungfrau Train Itinerary
Departure from Grindelwald. In just under an hour, the little train reaches the intermediate station of Kleine Scheidegg at an altitude of 2061 meters, the meeting point with the Interlaken-Lauterbrunnen-Wengen line. It is advisable to take a break here to get used to the altitude and admire the spectacle offered by the three giants of the Bernese Alps: the Eiger (3970 meters, whose summit was first conquered in 1938 by an expedition of two Germans and two Austrians, one of whom was Heinrich Herrer, the same as the “Seven Years in Tibet,” a novel and film); the Monch (4099 meters) and the Jungfrau (4158 meters). From here on, the train runs for 7 km with slopes up to 25% on a thrilling cogwheel railway, carved into the belly of the Eiger between 1896 and 1912, when modern materials and construction systems did not yet exist (the amazing thing about the whole work lies precisely in this).
In a tunnel, the little train stops twice: at Eigerwand (2865 meters) and at Eismeer (3160 meters), where from windows opened in the mountain you can admire the dizzying peaks of the Oberland. Arriving at the 3454 meters of Jungfraujoch, you realize that you have exceeded an elevation difference of 2420 meters from Grindelwald and 2886 meters from Interlaken.
From this, which is the highest station in Europe, the eye can also capture the immense Aletsch Glacier, the Black Forest, and the French Vosges: a vast and unforgettable spectacle. This is, of course, an excursion recommended in summer, with good visibility conditions and high mountain equipment.
Once on Jungfraujoch, you can choose what to do: sit at one of the restaurant tables and enjoy the view through the windows; visit the Eispalast, a gigantic cave carved in the ice, populated by sculptures and always frozen works of art; or take the elevator and reach the Sphynx terrace, from where you can start an excursion towards the Monch or the Jungfrau.
Jungfrau Region
In Switzerland, the Jungfrau Region area is the recommended destination for holidays: a full mountain experience with typical flavors to breathe fresh air deeply.
The climate in Jungfrau during the autumn months is mild. The ease of reaching this beautiful area of Switzerland makes it even more interesting; those attentive to eco-sustainability will find a true paradise here, as everything is focused on ecology and environmental balance.
Locations of Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Allmendhubel, Grindelwald – First, Interlaken – Harder Kulm, Wilderswil – Schynige Platte, Lauterbrunnen – Grütschalp – Mürren, Grindelwald Grund – Männlichen / Wengen – Männlichen, Lauterbrunnen – Stechelberg / Lauterbrunnen – Isenfluh.
It is possible to visit the Gorge Grindelwald glacier, experience the thrill of a toboggan run at Pfingstegg, visit the indoor park Rope in Grindelwald, engage in various sports activities in Grindelwald, play mini-golf and tennis.
