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Which place in Switzerland means Top of Europe?

Which place in Switzerland means Top of Europe?

Jungfraujoch
About an hour south of the popular Swiss resort town of Interlaken lies the spectacular Jungfraujoch, which literally means “saddle”. Nestled high in the Bernese Alps, it acts as a bridge that connects the Jungfrau and Mönch mountains, both of which soar over 4,000 meters; giving birth to its nickname, “Top of Europe”.

Why is Jungfrau called the Top of Europe?

Jungfraujoch is a col and a glacial pass between the Jungfrau mountain and the Mönch mountain. Jungfraujoch is also known as “Top of Europe”, because it’s the highest train station in Europe at 3,454 meters.

Which mountain is called Top of Europe?

Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe Standing on the Jungfraujoch 3,454 metres above sea level, you can feel it with your first step: this is a different world.

Where is the Top of Europe?

The Top of Europe is a high-altitude building located in the Swiss canton of Valais. It overlooks the eternal snows of the Aletsch Glacier from the south side of the Jungfraujoch, at a height of 3,454 metres (11,332 feet) above sea level.

Is Jungfraujoch worth the money?

A visit to Jungfraujoch rounds out the entire Bernese Oberland experience. You get to play in the snow, see the Aletsch Glacier, and get to stand on one of the highest, most easily accessible places in Europe. If all of this sounds great to you, then a visit to Jungfraujoch is definitely worth it.

What is the difference between Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch?

The Jungfrau is the mountain, whereas the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s Highest Train Station and refers to the “saddle” between the two peaks of Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch. So you can only visit the JungfrauJOCH and enjoy views onto the Jungfrau (mountain) from there.

How much does it cost to go to Jungfrau from Interlaken?

With the Swiss Pass, Jungfraujoch tickets cost CHF 159.10 return from Interlaken and with the Swiss Half Fare Card, the fare is CHF 117.90 return from Interlaken.