Jungfrau Railway Travel Guide

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ARRIVAL

JUNGFRAU RAILWAY

BOB

WAB

BLM

SPB

HARDER RAILWAY

FIRST RAILWAY

DIRECTIONS

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Arrival

Interlaken has two train stations: Interlaken Ost and Interlaken West. Interlaken Ost is the larger of the two stations and it is also the starting point for the journey to the Jungfrau via Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald.

Station

Interlaken Ost

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Jungfrau Railway

In 1893, the visionary Adolf Guyer-Zeller secured the concession for a rack railway that was to lead from the Kleine Scheidegg through a tunnel to the summit of the Jungfrau. After receiving the concession, construction work began in 1896. The route was to be operated electrically from the beginning, which is why the industrialist also se-

cured the water rights of the two Lütschinen. The route is 9.34 km long, of which a tunnel traverses both the Eiger and the Mönch over a distance of 7 km. In 50 minutes, the Jungfrau Railway overcomes 1,400 meters of altitude and arrives at Europe's highest railway station.

Kleine Scheidegg

The pass between Eiger and Lauberhorn is called “Kleine Scheidegg”. The station from which the Jungfrau Railway travels through Eiger and Mönch to the Jungfraujoch is located at just over two

thousand meters above sea level. From here, you also have a fantastic panoramic view of the three peaks.

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After the Eigergletscher station, the over sevenkilometer-long tunnel to the Jungfraujoch begins. The station is located at 7.612 feet (2,320 meters).

This station houses the workshop of the Jungfrau Railway. The station was opened in 1898 by Adolf Guyer-Zeller, the builder of the Jungfrau Railway.

Eiger Glacier

Eiger Wall (Eigerwand)

The Eigerwand tunnel station is one of the two observation stations of the Jungfrau Railway. From the station located at 9.396 feet (2,864 meters), you

have an overwhelming view of the infamous Eiger North Face. In the early years, the platform was only secured by a fence; today, a glass wall protects it.

Sea of Ice (Eismeer)

The view of the southeast ﬂank of the Eiger shows a gigantic sea of ice. The Jungfrau Railway makes its second stop on the way to the Top of Europe at the

Eismeer station, which is located at 10.3061 feet (3,158 meters).

Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch is not only Europe's highest railway station; here you can also ﬁ nd the continent's highest post ofﬁce. Everything here is

very organized, and although a huge number of passengers arrive and depart, everything runs smoothly and perfectly.

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BOB

Bernese Oberland Railway (Berner Oberland-Bahn)

From Interlaken Ost, you can reach both Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen with the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB). Generally, two sets operate, with the division taking place in Zweilütschinen.

Since one part goes to Grindelwald and the other to Lauterbrunnen, travelers should check in advance where they want to go.

WAB

Wengernalp Railway (Wengernalpbahn)

The Wengernalp Railway (WAB) has been operat ing since 1893; it is the longest continuous rack railway in the world. From Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, you can reach the Kleine Scheidegg, of Wengen is car-free, the entire goods supply is carried out with the Wengernalp Railway.

BLM - Mountain Railway (Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen-Mürren)

With the Lauterbrunnen-Mürren Mountain Railway (BLM), you can reach the holiday resort of Mürren from Lauterbrunnen. From Lauterbrunnen, you ﬂoat with a massive aerial cableway to Grütschalp.

From Grütschalp to Mürren, there is an approximately four-kilometer-long narrow-gauge railway from 1891. The track is single-track, and at Winteregg, you wait for the oncoming train.

The route from Lauterbrunnen to the Grütschalp mountain station is covered by an aerial cableway. The cableway can transport 100 people and 6

tons of material at full load. At full capacity, the gondola weighs 26 tons.

Lauterbrunnen-Mürren

SPB

Schynige Platte Railway (Schynige Platte-Bahn)

The Schynige Platte Railway (SPB) connects Wilderswil with the viewpoint mountain Schynige Platte. The over seven-kilometer-long route was built in 1893 and has a track gauge of 800 mm.

Passengers on this railway have a particularly beautiful view of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. On the way to the mountain station, you can admire the panorama of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

Harder Railway

With the Harderbahn, you glide in eight minutes to Interlaken's local mountain, the Harder Kulm. The route is 1.47 km long and overcomes 755 meters of altitude. The Harder Kulm is not only famous for

its view; in the restaurant, you are also excellently catered to. At sunset, the mountains turn reddish and offer an unforgettable spectacle.

First

First Railway (Firstbahn)

The core of the Firstbahn is a gondola lift. The railway leads from Grindelwald via Bort and Schreckfeld to First. The railway, equipped with six-person cabins, transports up to 1,200 people

per hour. The travel time from Grindelwald to First is about 25 minutes. The ﬁrst plans for a Firstbahn date back to the 1930s of the last century.

Directions

Jungfraujoch

Viewing Platform

Behind the Ice Palace, there is a natural viewing platform. In the summer months, the temperature can rise just above freezing during the day. In calm weather, it is even very pleasant. But what you

absolutely must consider: You walk on ice and hard snow, so please definitely avoid flip-flops or smooth soles!

Sphinx Observatory

In 1937, the high-alpine research station Jungfraujoch was built. The Sphinx Observatory was already planned before the start of construction of the Jungfrau Railway.

From the Sphinx Hall, the fastest elevator in Switzerland transports passengers in 25 seconds to the glazed observation hall of the Sphinx.

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Alpine Sensation

For the 100th anniversary of the railway, the 250meter-long experience circular path “Alpine Sensation” was inaugurated. It is located between the Sphinx Hall and the Ice Palace and presents

the history and present of the Jungfrau Region. Here, tribute is also paid to the workers and their enormous efforts.

Shopping

Directly at the Jungfraujoch, you can of course also purchase some products that are typical for Switzerland. Particularly worth mentioning is “Kirchhofer - High Time”, where you can buy a

Swiss watch, and of course the “Lindt Chocolate Shop”. In addition, there is a shop where you can buy souvenirs.

Wine & Dine

Ice Palace (Eispalast)

In the 1930s, two mountain guides set about cutting a cave into the glacier ice. Using only muscle power, ice picks, and saws, they created a labyrinth of about one thousand square meters.

Since 2002, the Ice Palace has been accessible through the Ice Gateway. The Ice Palace is constantly kept at minus three degrees.

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The team

This e-book was made possible through the kind support of the regional tourist ofﬁces and the OBB. German proofreading and editorial: Martin Andergassen.

References

Text, videos and photos by Rudolf J. Strutz unless otherwise stated. Timetables and travel information: OBB

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