I have to admit the ticket is not cheap, it’s about RM400 after conversion. But keep in mind you are not paying just for boarding the train, you also get to enjoy the magnificent view along the journey, which in my opinion is a priceless experience.
The above are only a handful of what to expect while traveling in the train. If they look beautiful enough in photos, imagine seeing it in real.
The train shown earlier does not go directly to Jungfraujoch, as you will need to switch to a red colored rail that runs on rack railway called Jungfraubahn to continue the remaining 9km journey. The rest of the journey from here are mostly in the tunnel so take as many photos as you want before this.
The Kleine Scheidegg railway station at 6762 ft above sea level, as seen before entering the tunnel.
Just minutes before reaching Jungfraujoch, the rail would stop in the middle of the tunnel at Eigerwand station for a while to let passengers observe the mountains through a windows.
Some of the most beautiful photos of the mountains can be captured here so treasure that few minutes you have. Because it’s a totally different view up there.
The tunnel connecting the Jungfraujoch train station and the large complex built with a hotel, restaurants, an observatory, a research station and an Ice Palace.
If the weather is clear, take the opportunity to go to the outdoor immediately to walk on the snow and touch the glacier. This is where your polarized sunglasses and hiking boots will come in handy. Your eyes won’t be able to see properly due to the strong glare up here, made even more intense due to the snow reflection. If you are keen on skiing (for newbies only) you can try it here for 35CHF, no time limit.
The Ice Palace was nothing impressive, really.
Some of the ice sculptures in the Ice Palace. We didn’t stay long because it was too cold.
Located on the mountain top is the Sphinx Observatory, accessible only by lift used for weather observation. It also has a platform for visitors to enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains. Depending on the weather, the viewing platform could be closed due to falling icicles.
The view as seen from the platform. At 11,782 ft, it was very cold up, around 6°C.
The restaurants at Jungfraujoch was too expensive for us so we had our dinner at a pub in Lauterbrunnen. Gotta cut our spendings after each of us forked out more than RM500 in one day alone.
Great photos again! Didn’t expect to see snow around this time of the year even if it’s Alps.
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I was in Switzerland this year march, and I paid 2 Swiss Franc = RM6 to use their toilets! :'(
The alps mountains are beautiful, but its summer cannot play ski i suppose.
nope, you can play ski in summer. it’s all snow up there
great photos!!!
am looking forwards on ur coming up posts as well as the ur trip to florence :)
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I would have to say it’s awesome to look at these photos… it’s stunningly beautiful.
Great shots and capture every angle so perfect.
Thanks for sharing all these. :)
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i’m going to switzerland to study soon! but my school is at leysin, near to montreux, the french speaking side of switzerland. you made me wanna go to the german side ( zurich and all ) for a trip after reading this post. stunning pictures ! =)
vkeong, your pictures are so sharp and nice that i tot im already there =)
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Wow… Your pics really made my day. It’s so beautiful!!
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Thanks Thomas, long time didn’t see you posting :D
This is the place I should visit before I die! By the way, wonderful photos you got there. Your blog is totally amazing like always!
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I think so, my friend who went to New Zealand and Switzerland said that although NZ has a more beautiful landscape, it is not as diverse as Switzerland
I am thoroughly enjoying your pics. Very breath taking. Yeah, to be fully enjoying one’s vacation, I’d rather stick to fewer destinations but instead spending my time leisurely soaking in the environment.
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Yeah, rushing during a vacation will spoil the mood.. it should be relaxed and enjoying even the small things right
aiks…seriously its not cheap to travel in europe~
but man..i guess every penny spend is worth with all the beautifull scenery~
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Actually the rail pass and flight tickets are the most expensive, these 2 alone already cost 50% of my trip’s total cost
omg! the scenery is awesome!
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yeah, Switzerland is beautiful. It shares the same alps with Austria too, which means Austria is pretty amazing as well
OMG, I’m so regret now for not including Switzerland into my Europe tour itinerary couple of months back! But what should I say, I had only 14 days to cover 7 cities and you had 28 days! Thanks for sharing your great photos.
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Incredible shots of the mountains! That picture of the waterfall just looks like a huge shower coming from the top of the cliff.
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can i have the the high resolution of the pictures above?
especially the mountain snow
Lurve pic #1 and #10!
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Great stories on this beautiful country, definitely in my top 5 destinations to visit list.
The photos , am speechless.
I am in love with Switzerland already…
Great blog and amazing photos!
finally, i got the inspiration where to go….thanks Vkeong
Hi, We are planning a trip to Swiss soon. How many days do you think would be sufficient to spend from Geneva-Montreux-Zermatt-Interlaken-Lucern-Zurich? Any other tips?
Thanks.
Honestly I cannot advise you on anything. But from your itinerary you would need like at least more than 1 week to have a proper vacation.
Interlaken alone I think you could spend 3 days and 2 days for Zurich
Great. Will consider. :)
Thanks again.
Swiss really is fabulous country, just like paradise we went. You won’t forgot all the amazing sight view you saw.
Hi, your pictures are really beautiful. Considering going there this year. Would it be too cold in November?
hi shaki.. I read that November is one of the worst months to visit Switzerland.. perhaps you would like to research more on the visiting time :)
i can say that i kept visiting your blog to see these lovely pictures, it gives sort of motivation to save money and go for travelling.
Great photos on Switzerland! Can you email your Europe trip itinerary to me? Thanks!
Hi Sue, I do not have an itinerary.. this post itself is the chronology of our trip to Switzerland
Thanks for Sharing Vkeong, great pic and description!
Hi there, i am planning for a visit to Switzerland but is at lost as to what apparel to pack. Did you wear hiking boots for the hike? Or normal sneakers will do?
If you’re talking about hiking on the snowy mountains, you need a proper pair of hiking boots. You’d slip if you wear sneakers
Is it hot like Malaysia on their summer month?
Nope, not at all, not even close
Hi Vkeong, how much did you spent in this Swiss trip?
and how you went Swiss from Malaysia?
Coz I have to plan a trip to Swiss too :D
Hi Rain
Swiss was part of my stop when we toured Europe. I went there by train from Paris. Anyway it happened so long ago so I don’t really remember how much I spent just for Swiss alone. But for my entire 1 month trip I spent about RM15k inclusive of everything (flights as well)
wow~ Thanks Vkeong, thanks your info b(￣▽￣)d