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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Private Day Trip from Basel in Switzerland, Binningen

Baslerstrasse 15, 4102 Binningen, Switzerland

Visit Europe’s highest railway station in a world of glacier and snow in the Bernese Alps.

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Duration 11 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

German, English

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Experience one of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine adventures on this private tour from Basel to Jungfraujoch, the famous “Top of Europe.”

Travel with your personal guide through the breathtaking Bernese Alps aboard the modern Eiger Express cableway and Jungfrau cogwheel railway. At 3,454 meters (11,332 ft), discover spectacular mountain scenery, the Sphinx Observatory, the Ice Palace, and stunning views of the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier.

Along the way, your guide shares fascinating insights into the region’s history, culture, and natural wonders. The journey continues with a scenic return via Kleine Scheidegg and the picturesque Lauterbrunnen Valley, known for its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and charming alpine villages.

Create lasting memories on an extraordinary journey to Europe’s highest railway station and one of Switzerland’s most spectacular destinations.

Itinerary

from Basel to Interlaken. At Basel SBB you will board the intercity train in direction of Bern and Interlaken (2 hours travel time)

Interlaken. At Interlaken Ost station, you will change onto the Jungfrau railway local train for a 25 minutes transfer through the valley towards Grindelwald. 

Grindelwald. At Grindelwald Terminal the journey to Jungfraujoch begins. You board the aerial cableway for the scenic ride to Eigergletscher station. 

Eigergletscher station. At Eigergletscher station, you have the opportunity to have a first look over the alps and towards the permanent ice. Here you change onto the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. At Jungfraujoch, your tourguide will take you on a one hour round tour with different sights. It contains the Alpine sensation exhibition, the Sphinx terraces, the ice palace and the viewing platform, where you can step into the snow. 

Sphinx terrace. Visit the viewing platform at the Sphinx observatory.

Ice palace. Visit the ice palace with the ice sculptures.

Kleine Scheidegg. Your return travel starts with the cogwheel train from Jungfraujoch to Kleine Scheidegg. From there you continue in direction of Wengen. 

Lauterbrunnen. A short stop at Lauterbrunnen gives you a view to the village and the Staubbach waterfall. 

return travel to Basel. Returning to Interlaken. From there you board the intercity train in direction of Basel. After a travel time of 2 hours you arrive at Basel, where the tour ends.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • train travel Basel-Interlaken-Jungfraujoch-Basel
  • entrance to all sights at Jungfraujoch
  • guided tour at Jungfraujoch
  • seat reservation Jungfrau railway
  • local Swiss tour guide

Not included

  • food and drinks

Important information

Meeting point

Baslerstrasse 15, 4102 Binningen, Switzerland

Don’t forget

Not recommended for people with heart conditionsNot wheelchair accessibleInfant seats unavailable

Cancellation policy

Standard Viator policy 0% charge if cancelled within 24000 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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