After having a great experience at Jungfraujoch, I still ( after more than a month of my visit) have a hang over of the same. Given a chance, I might visit the place again to have another experience. The whole journey to Jungfraujoch, the whole experience there and the concept of the place, technology , everything has left a strong mark in my mind. The experience there is unparalleled. I must say that this place is a must visit and enjoyed for atleast once in a lifetime. There were certain interesting facts about Jungfraujoch and are a must know for my readers I believe. So, here we go!
11 interesting facts about Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
- Jungfrau Railway has its own fire brigade on the Top of Europe
- Jungfrau Railway has generated electricity with trains travelling downhill since 1912
- It has its own hydroelectric power station
- the name Jungfrau comes from the former convent in Interlaken and its alp beneath the Jungfrau mountain
- every week a railway employee checks the 9.2 km long track between the Jungfraujoch and the Kleine Scheidegg on foot
- you can see Europe’s longest glacier (Aletsch Glacier, 22km) from the Jungfraujoch
- every year over 71 different nationalities visit Jungfraujoch
- average temperature on Jungfraujoch is -7.9° C (minus)
- the Jungfraujoch has the highest altitude post box in Switzerland, the highest altitude chocolate shop in Europe and the highest altitude watch shop in the world
- the Jungfraujoch – Tope of Europe is open every day
- a tennis, a football, a cricket, a boxing and a basket ball match as well as a 100 metres race have all been held on the Jungfraujoch
(Source of interesting facts- Jungfrau Railway Passport)
I was amazed to read these interesting facts about Jungfraujoch and now can relate to them.
Indeed the thought process, strategies and efforts have resulted in a great sightseeing destination, Jungfraujoch. Highly recommended.
Nidhi KM
We had been here a couple of years back… It’s such a beautiful place. But I didn’t know about many points you mentioned here.. thanks for sharing.
What amused me the most is that they produce electricity by trains going downhill! That’s just amazing! ????
Oh I was so much unaware of these facts …loved the sports activities too
Great… Amazing interesting facts u have covered, I will keep this in mind before heading towards this place.
That’s amazing post I wud like to go and play with clouds Infact
I never knew about this place. Such amazing facts simply blew my mind. A must-visit while on a tour to Switzerland.
Looks like amazing place would love to visit there sometime. All the clicks are beautiful and amazing.
Such a long distance on foot? Wow. Looks like a beautiful place that has highest altitude post box and chocolate and watch shop. Must visit.
Your post has given so much information regarding the place. I will make sure to include this place in my next Europe tour
A visit to the Jungfraujoch puts a jewel in the crown of any visit to Switzerland. Very nice tips
Lovely facts. Never been to Switzerland. Want to visit.
These are some really awesome facts you have mentioned… I will keep these in mind before planning to Switzerland.
Seems like a fascinating place. I’m wondering how it’s pronounced.
It is pronounced as Yunfrau. The ‘J’ is silent along with ‘Joch’