Jungfraujoch, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

Name: Jungfraujoch
Address: Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 33 828 72 33

#3 among attractions in Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain pass

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Jungfraujoch, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

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The Jungfraujoch is a saddle connecting two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps: the Jungfrau and the Mönch. It lies at an elevation of 3,463 metres above sea level and is directly overlooked by the rocky prominence of the Sphinx. The Jungfraujoch is a glacier saddle, on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier, and part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, situated on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11362 ftCoordinates: 46°32'50"N, 7°58'50"E

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Nearby attractions include: Sphinx Observatory, Jungfrau, Mönch, Mönchsjoch Hut.

~1080 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Sphinx Observatory
6 min walk • Perched high in the Swiss Alps, the Sphinx Observatory stands as a beacon of scientific discovery and celestial observation. Located at an elevation of 3,571 meters above sea level, this high-altitude research station is not only a hub for scientific studies but also...
1.1 miSW
Alpine summit with railway and ice palace
Jungfrau
29 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, Jungfrau stands as a beacon of natural splendor, drawing adventurers and nature enthusiasts from across the globe. Towering at an elevation of 4,158 meters, this awe-inspiring mountain is part of the Bernese Alps and represents...
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mönch
29 min walk • Mönch, Switzerland stands as a majestic testament to the natural grandeur of the Swiss Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the storied Bernese Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,107 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.
1.3 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Mönchsjoch Hut
34 min walk • The Mönchsjoch Hut is a mountain hut located in the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At an altitude of 3,658 metres is one of the highest huts owned by the Swiss Alpine Club.
1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rottalhorn
32 min walk • The Rottalhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies 600 m south of the Jungfrau, between the small valley of the Rottal and the Jungfraufirn.
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wengen Jungfrau
25 min walk • The Wengen Jungfrau is a summit of the Bernese Alps, north of the Jungfrau on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. Because of its small prominence it was included in the enlarged list of alpine four-thousanders.