Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau
Junfraujoch which means "maiden saddle" in German, is a saddle linking 2 notable 4000ers belonging to the Bernese Alps, and functions like their official viewing point because of its incredible height. Either a cogwheel train or a cable vehicle could transport you there.
Jungfrau is filled with several natural attractions like mountains with extremely high wall points. In this region you'll discover more than enough to occupy you in pursuing amazing attractions. You'll be awed instantly and at a total loss where to begin, once you get here.
But to ensure your trip here is nothing but memorable, continue reading my list of 8 top must-see tourist attractions in Jungfrau.
1) Jungfraujoch Railway Station. It's Europe's highest train station at an elevated peak of 3454 meters beyond sea level. It's train ride offers a pleasant journey beginning from the lowest possible point and stops at its station.
Passengers will see delightful tunnels and some restaurants. The estimated travel height is 3454 meters.
2) Hiking Monchsjoch Hut. Without doubt, hiking is the number one reason for coming here. The adventurers' "ultimate destination" is 3885 meters which begins from Monchsjoch Hut. It can consume many hours to reach this towering height. So, prepare yourself both mentally and physically.
3) Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory. Situated above Switzerland's Jungfraujoch, it's an international research station and one of the world's highest observatories.
You could visit the open viewing deck, or Sphinx observation deck to get a far better look and what else you may want to explore.
4) Snow Fun Park. Now you can revive the old but familiar summer feeling in the snow again by enjoying winter sports. Visitors could easily rent gear and equipment and indulge in a broad range of activities such as snow tubing, skiing, and snow boarding.
5) Alpine Sensations. It's a display showing a 360-degree audiovisual panorama, plus a 250-meter long hall, loaded with panasonic projectors.
You'll enjoy seeing Jungfraubahn's beginnings, along with bright images from the period of the tourism dreamers.
6) Ice Palace. Guides in 1930s created the Ice Palace with the idea of a frosty world in mind, at a temperature of minus three degree Celsius.
Here, you'll come across neat and interesting objects such as a bear and an eagle and much more, all frozen.
7) Trummelbach Falls. Nearly concealed inside the Schwarze Monch, the falls race below in 5 rushing cascades which twirl via a corkscrew-formed vertical gorge etched out by the meltwaters from massive ice walls.
Elevators now transport visitors inside the mountain where you'll find walkways for observing individual waterfalls.
8) Grindelwald. As if out of a movie filmed in raw nature, Grindelwald sits at the base of the stunning ledges of the Elger's sheer north face, with nearby valley's characteristic landmark--the 3,104 meter Mettenberg as well as the 3,701-meter Wetterhorn.
In the village, visit its little museum and learn something about Alpine daily life, cheese-making, and history of mountaineering and skiing in the valley. Each year it hosts the intriguing World Snow Festival.
Most Famous Must-See Tourist Attractions in Switzerland
