Firstly: you do not visit Matterhorn, you visit one of the 3 mountain massives opposite it (Klein Matterhorn, Gornergrat or Sunegga). You do visit (more or less) Jungfraujoch but then the purpose there is not the ‘small’ Joch but the real big mountains a.o. Jungfrau, Monch, Eiger which you see from there.

Is Jungfraujoch included in Swiss Travel Pass? With a Swiss Travel Pass, you get free travel to Wengen or Grindelwald, and 25% discount between either of those villages and the Jungfraujoch. There is no charge for the Sphinx Observatory.

Consequently, Is it worth visiting Matterhorn? But in sunny weather, riding the high-mountain lifts, poking through lost-in-time farm hamlets, and ambling along on scenic hikes – all with that famous pointy mountain in view – make the trip worthwhile.

How do I get to Jungfrau from Zermatt? There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Jungfraujoch by train, cable car, bus or night bus

  1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visp.
  2. Take the train from Visp to Spiez.
  3. Take the train from Spiez to Interlaken Ost.
  4. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald Terminal.

FAQ

Where is the Matterhorn and Jungfraujoch?

Jungfrau
Geography
Jungfrau Location in Switzerland
Country Switzerland
Cantons Bern and Valais

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.

What is the difference between Swiss pass and Jungfrau pass? Everything covered by the Jungfrau Travel Pass is also covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. The difference between them is which routes are free and which are discounted (and the size of the discount). Another difference is what conditions apply to children.

Is Jungfraujoch open all year? Practical information and tips for visiting Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe can be visited the whole year round. It’s open 365 days a year.

Can you see Matterhorn from Italy?

Seeing the Matterhorn from the Italian Side

On the Italian side, Monte Cervino is best experienced from one of the highest ski hubs in Europe: Breuil-Cervinia. Breuil-Cervinia as a town is home to luxury resorts with ski-in/ski-out accommodations and a ski season that goes all the way from October to the end of May.

Can you ski the Matterhorn? At an altitude of around 3883 metres between Zermatt and Breuil-Cervinia lies the highest ski area in Switzerland, the Matterhorn ski paradise. 360 kilometres of blue, red, black and yellow runs promise fantastic skiing. Guests can use modern lifts and cable cars, including the Matterhorn glacier ride.

Is Zermatt worth the trip?

Zermatt is an excellent destination, but the slopes of Matterhorn is what makes it so unique. All year round the slopes of Matterhorn present the magnificent beauty of the landscape and nature. You can enjoy skiing, snowboarding during the winter or hiking during the summer.

Is Jungfraujoch open? Plan Your Visit to Jungfraujoch. Jungfraujoch opening hours are 8 AM to 5:20 PM daily.

Is Wengen worth visiting?

As you can see Wengen is a great spot to explore the Swiss Alps and too scenic too miss when visiting Switzerland. There are an endless amount of activities for any outdoor adventurer and a handful of things to do on rainy days.

Can you see the Matterhorn from Interlaken?

Yes, it is possible, but will be a long day. Note that you can’t visit the actual Matterhorn, but from the village of Zermatt, you can go up to several viewpoints to see the Matterhorn. The two most popular are the Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn.

How much is train to Jungfraujoch? Regular ticket

The standard Jungfraujoch ticket price from Interlaken is CHF 235.80 return per adult during peak season (1 June to 31 August). This price applies whether you buy your ticket in advance or at a local railway station.

Can you drive to Jungfraujoch? General driving is not permitted beyond Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, only people permitted are the local residents or essential services (construction, maintenance etc) so you would have to park at either of these 2 locations and catch a train from there to Kleine-Scheidegg where you change onto Jungfrau rail.

Is Grindelwald first covered in Swiss Pass?

With a Swiss Travel Pass (not Swiss Pass), the train to Grindelwald is free and the gondola to First is 50% off. There’s no discount on the zip line.

Is it worth it to get a Swiss Travel Pass? The Swiss Travel Pass is worth considering if you will primarily be travelling by train in Switzerland. The Swiss Travel Pass can also be worth buying if you plan on doing mountain excursions and scenic boat cruises, visiting museums, and using local public transportation.

Does Jungfrau pass include schilthorn?

Jungfrau Travel Pass

The Schilthorn cable car is not covered by the pass. Note: In 2020, there is a special Corona Jungfrau Pass that is valid for the entire 2020 summer season until 30 Nov 2020. It costs CHF 399 or CHF 299 for those with a SBB Half-fare card.

Is Jungfrau open in February? Operating data. The Bernese Oberland Railway is open year-round.

Is Kleine Scheidegg open?

The ski resort Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen is located in the Jungfrau Region (Switzerland, Espace Mittelland, Bern, Bernese Oberland). For skiing and snowboarding, there are 102 km of slopes available.

Operating times.

Current season: 2021-12-04 – 2022-04-18
Opening times: 08:00 – 16:30

What do the Italians call the Matterhorn? Matterhorn, Italian Monte Cervino, French Mont Cervin, one of the best-known mountains (14,692 feet [4,478 metres]) in the Alps, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and Italy, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland.

What is the Italian side of the Matterhorn called?

When most people think of the Matterhorn they think of Switzerland, but the Matterhorn shares a border with both Switzerland and Italy. It is located between the Canton of Valais in Switzerland and the Aosta Valley in Italy.

How many have died on the Matterhorn? The west face, which is the highest of the Matterhorn’s four faces, was completely climbed only in 1962. It is estimated that over 500 alpinists have died on the Matterhorn, making it one of the deadliest peaks in the world.

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