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    Jungfrau Region

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    Jungfrau Region

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    The Jungfrau Region in the Bernese Oberland lies at the foot of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, south of Interlaken.

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    The Jungfrau Region in the Bernese Oberland lies at the foot of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, south of Interlaken. Here, the Jungfraubahn has been traveling since 1912 through Eiger and Mönch to the Jungfraujoch, which, at 3,454 meters, is Europe's highest-altitude railway station.From Grindelwald Terminal, the Eiger Express takes you to Eigergletscher station in 15 minutes, from there you continue by cogwheel train; from Interlaken Ost, the journey takes about an hour and a half. At the top, you look out onto the Aletsch Glacier, at 23 kilometers the longest glacier in the Alps and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. In the Lauterbrunnen Valley, also known as the Valley of 72 Waterfalls, and in Grindelwald and Wengen, many hiking trails begin. The Swiss Travel Pass only grants a discount on the journey to the Jungfraujoch.
    The Jungfrau Region in the Bernese Oberland is Switzerland's classic Alpine landscape: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau rise above glaciers, waterfalls, and green alpine meadows. The starting point is usually Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. From there, railways lead to Grindelwald and the Lauterbrunnen Valley, home to the car-free villages of Wengen and Mürren. A highlight for many is the journey to the Jungfraujoch at 3454 meters, Europe's highest railway station. Those with time can discover the most beautiful views on the hiking trails between Kleine Scheidegg, Männlichen, and Schynige Platte.

    Sights in Jungfrau Region

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    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
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    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

    At 3454 meters is Europe's highest railway station, reachable by Jungfraubahn through Eiger and Mönch. From the top, you gaze upon the 23-kilometer Aletsch Glacier. Starting points are Grindelwald Terminal with the Eiger Express, or Kleine Scheidegg.
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    Staubbachfall
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    Staubbachfall

    The Staubbach plunges approx. 300 meters over the rock face next to Lauterbrunnen village, making it one of Switzerland's highest waterfalls. From Lauterbrunnen station, you can reach it on foot; the short detour to the wall is steep and can be slippery.
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    Kleine Scheidegg
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    Kleine Scheidegg

    Kleine Scheidegg is the transfer point between the Wengernalp Railway and the Jungfrau Railway: Coming from Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, you change here for the train to the Jungfraujoch. If you're not heading up, you'll have close-up views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from here.
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    Trümmelbachfälle
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    Trümmelbachfälle

    Inside the mountain, the Trümmelbach plunges in ten cascades some 140 meters down, fed by meltwater from several glaciers, including the Eiger Glacier. A tunnel lift and illuminated paths lead to the falls, open from April to November.
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    Grindelwald-First
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    Grindelwald-First

    The gondola runs from Grindelwald via Bort and Schreckfeld to First. At the top, the First Cliff Walk, free, follows a path along the cliff face; you can hike to Bachalpsee in about an hour.
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    Schilthorn – Piz Gloria
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    Schilthorn – Piz Gloria

    On the 2970-meter-high summit above Mürren stands the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria, known from the 1969 James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." The cable car runs from Stechelberg via Gimmelwald, Mürren, and Birg; at the top, you'll see Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau up close.
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    Sights in Jungfrau Region

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
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    1Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

    At 3454 meters is Europe's highest railway station, reachable by Jungfraubahn through Eiger and Mönch. From the top, you gaze upon the 23-kilometer Aletsch Glacier. Starting points are Grindelwald Terminal with the Eiger Express, or Kleine Scheidegg.
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    Staubbachfall
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    2Staubbachfall

    The Staubbach plunges approx. 300 meters over the rock face next to Lauterbrunnen village, making it one of Switzerland's highest waterfalls. From Lauterbrunnen station, you can reach it on foot; the short detour to the wall is steep and can be slippery.
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    Kleine Scheidegg
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    3Kleine Scheidegg

    Kleine Scheidegg is the transfer point between the Wengernalp Railway and the Jungfrau Railway: Coming from Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, you change here for the train to the Jungfraujoch. If you're not heading up, you'll have close-up views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from here.
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    Trümmelbachfälle
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    4Trümmelbachfälle

    Inside the mountain, the Trümmelbach plunges in ten cascades some 140 meters down, fed by meltwater from several glaciers, including the Eiger Glacier. A tunnel lift and illuminated paths lead to the falls, open from April to November.
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    Grindelwald-First
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    5Grindelwald-First

    The gondola runs from Grindelwald via Bort and Schreckfeld to First. At the top, the First Cliff Walk, free, follows a path along the cliff face; you can hike to Bachalpsee in about an hour.
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    Schilthorn – Piz Gloria
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    6Schilthorn – Piz Gloria

    On the 2970-meter-high summit above Mürren stands the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria, known from the 1969 James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." The cable car runs from Stechelberg via Gimmelwald, Mürren, and Birg; at the top, you'll see Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau up close.
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    Restaurants in Jungfrau Region

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    Restaurant Eigernordwand

    Swiss cuisine at Kleine Scheidegg, under the Eiger North Face, perfect for a break before or after the Jungfraujoch trip.
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    Chaletbar

    Cozy eatery serving Swiss cuisine at Kleine Scheidegg, only a few steps from the station.
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    Food & Drink in the Jungfrau Region

    Alpine Macaroni

    Pasta with potatoes, cheese, cream and crispy onions, served with apple sauce – a classic post-hike hut meal.

    Berner Alpkäse

    Hard, tangy cheese made from summer milk, produced in the Alps and often sold directly there.

    Rösti

    Crispy fried grated potatoes, often topped with a fried egg, bacon, or cheese in mountain taverns.

    Culture in the Jungfrau Region

    Tourism has shaped the region since the 19th century, when British alpinists climbed the peaks and cogwheel railways were built. The Jungfraubahn, which leads through Eiger and Mönch to the Jungfraujoch, opened in 1912. Parts of the region belong to the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.Lauberhorn RaceEvery year in January, Wengen hosts the Lauberhorn Race, the longest downhill race in the World Cup and a folk festival for tens of thousands.Alpine Cheese and Alpine Cattle DriveIn summer, cows graze on the Alps; in autumn, they return decorated to the valley. Many alpine farms sell their cheese directly.

    Exploring the Jungfrau Region

    From Interlaken Ost, trains of the Berner Oberland Railway travel to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. From Lauterbrunnen, the Wengernalp Railway takes you via Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg, and from there, the Jungfrau Railway goes to Jungfraujoch. The quicker way from Grindelwald is with the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher. Mürren can be reached by cable car and mountain railway from Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg. Wengen and Mürren are car-free. Trips to the summits are expensive; regional passes are worthwhile for several days.

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    Aletsch Glacier

    Aletsch Glacier

    At 23 kilometres, the Great Aletsch Glacier in Oberwallis is the longest glacier in the Alps and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch since 2001. From the panoramic peaks above the car-free villages of the Aletsch Arena, you can look down on the mighty ice stream, which sweeps in a wide arc from the Jungfrau region into the valley.The three most important viewpoints are the Eggishorn at 2869 metres, accessible by cable cars from Fiesch via Fiescheralp, the Bettmerhorn at 2872 metres above Bettmeralp, and the Moosfluh at 2333 metres above Riederalp. To reach Bettmeralp and Riederalp, you travel by train to Betten or Mörel and from there ascend by cable car. At Konkordiaplatz, where several ice streams converge, the ice is up to 900 metres thick.
    Bern Region

    Bern Region

    The Bern region stretches from the federal city on the Aare to the high mountains of the Bernese Oberland. To the north lies Bern with its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, while to the south stand Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.Between them lie Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, along with Interlaken, the starting point for Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and the Jungfraujoch.
    Valais

    Valais

    Valais in southwestern Switzerland follows the Rhone Valley and is home to most of the country's four-thousand-meter peaks, including the Matterhorn and Dufourspitze, Switzerland's highest peak. The canton is bilingual: German is spoken in Upper Valais, French in Lower Valais.Valais is also Switzerland's largest wine-growing canton and home to Raclette. Its most famous place is car-free Zermatt.
    Central Switzerland

    Central Switzerland

    Central Switzerland around Lake Lucerne is the historic heartland of the Swiss Confederation: Here, Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden united in 1291, and the Rütli Meadow lies above Lake Uri. The main town for travelers is Lucerne, with its Old Town on the Reuss River.Around the lake rise panoramic mountains like Pilatus, Rigi, and Titlis, which you reach by cogwheel and cable cars. Boats connect the towns along the shore.
    Matte

    Matte

    The Matte Quarter is by the Aare, directly below the Münsterplattform. Formerly, craftsmen, raftsmen, and boatmen lived here; today, small restaurants and homes define this quiet riverside quarter. The Mattelift connects the quarter to the Münsterplattform in the Upper Town.