Top 11 Jungfraujoch Day Trips from Zurich

1.Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,647 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $380Our pick

Leave Zurich at 8:30 a.m. for Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. You’ll ride a cogwheel train and the Eiger Express, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, and return by coach. Guides vary, with Kid and Raymond among the praised leaders.

“The views alll along the trip were amazing! It was a beautiful sunny day. Our guide, Kid, was fabulous. He kept us moving, helped everyone get the best pictures, ensured nobody was left behind, and he was entertaining. We loved Kid, he added so much to the experience. And he advised us to get food for lunch before we left Zürich, and to eat it on the cog train during the assent so as not to upset our stomachs. The views from both outside viewing areas were breathtaking. The walk through the glacier was fun and intriguing. The gondola ride on the way down was fantastic with the setting sun…”

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2.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,409 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $386

Travel from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, then ride the Eiger Express gondola and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters. Explore the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation with a multilingual guide such as Lars, Olga, or Andrea. Expect a long, carefully organized day.

“We had a really great experience during this tour. Fernando was very knowledgeable and informative, whilst Min was also very helpful at all times.”

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3.Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202Best value

Travel from Zurich by coach to Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, then ride the Wengernalp railway through Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg. You’ll explore independently, admire the Eiger North Face, and continue by train to Grindelwald. Guides such as Kid and Raymond may assist with tickets and meeting times, but much of the day is self-guided.

“It's was a nice tour.although we were alone at eager and kleain shidegg without guide, we enjoyed and occupied ourself with snow boarding ,goin to restaurants and visiting shops around..the tour guide kid was informative and he answered his phone during my queries ..Good option for family with younger kids compared to top of Europe ...”

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4.Daytrip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Interlaken from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $434

Travel from Zurich to Interlaken, Grindelwald Terminal, Jungfraujoch, Wengen, and Lauterbrunnen by coach, gondola, and mountain railway. Your guide leads the way through the Eiger Express, Sphinx Observatory, Alpine Sensation, and Ice Palace. Guides such as Olga, Sofia, Peter, and Bruno have earned strong praise.

“Great tour. Good way to see it all with express queue management. Good day out and worthwile day tour.”

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5.2-Day Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Tour from Zurich: Interlaken or Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $729

Travel by coach from Zurich to Interlaken or Grindelwald, enjoy a free Alpine afternoon, sleep in a 3-star hotel, then ride the Eiger Express and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. Guides such as Antje, Marcel, Karin, Dan, and Ding have led departures, though guiding staff varies.

“Bus, Guide and Planning were excellent!. Interlaken Hotel room was not up to the standard of Viator which we have experienced in Japan, USA and Canada”

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6.Jungfraujoch (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $996Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Zurich to Jungfraujoch in a private Mercedes-Benz with a licensed driver-guide. Stop at Brünig Pass and Interlaken, then ride the cogwheel train to Europe’s highest railway station for Sphinx views, eternal snow, and the Ice Palace. Guide Ivo may also add a waterfall stop when conditions allow.

“This was an incredible excursion with Ivo as our guide and driver. Weather was prefect so we could see well at the Top of Europe. Also the Ice Palace was impressive where you walk under a glacier where there are several ice sculptures.”

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7.Beginners Ski Day Trip to Jungfrau Ski Region from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $399

Travel from Zurich to Grindelwald, collect skis, boots, helmet, and winter clothing, then take a 2.5-hour beginner lesson at bodmiARENA beneath the Eiger. A certified instructor teaches groups of up to eight. Mr. West has earned praise for friendly, patient help, while the full day leaves little time for lunch.

“The trip was very organized, bus took us to Interlaken from Zurich then the instructor; Mr. West took us from there to get our clothes and equipments which were all included in the package. Everything was perfect, West is amazing! He is very skilled and friendly. It is the perfect experience for a family with no previous experience in skiing.”

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8.Jungfraujoch Private Tour – Top of Europe & Lauterbrunnen Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $990

Travel privately from Zurich to Jungfraujoch with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and bottled water. Ride the Eiger Express, pause at Eismeer, visit the Sphinx Observatory and Ice Palace, then return through Lauterbrunnen. Guides including Carlos and Marcelo have helped make the mountain day smooth and personal.

“Excellent excursion ,muy professional y complaciente,conoce mucho la historia de la ciudad ,experiencia inolvidable”

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9.Private trip from Zurich to Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Zurich to Grindelwald, ride the panoramic train to Jungfraujoch, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx deck, then descend toward Lauterbrunnen. Your driver-guide handles the road journey in a modern vehicle with Wi-Fi, but train and cable-car tickets cost extra.

“Our driver, while courteous, was just a driver. We expected some touring. There was no interaction. It was an expensive transfer to the mountain with nothing more. Noe what we expected and not consistent with tour description.”

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10.Alpine Majesty:From Zürich to Jungfraujoch Exclusive Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,021

Travel from your Zürich hotel to Jungfraujoch with a private guide, using intercity trains, a cableway, and a cogwheel railway. Christopher may guide your party through the Sphinx terrace, Ice Palace, Alpine exhibition, and snow viewpoints before returning through Wengen and Lauterbrunnen.

“Our guide was fabulous! The tour from Zurich requires you to utilize 3-4 different trains and our guide made it easy and flawless. It is a long day so be prepared. However, the views are spectacular. Once in a lifetime experience! Take time to eRead more”

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11.Jungfrau, Top of Europe & Interlaken Small group from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $353

Travel from Zurich to Europe’s highest railway station at 3,454 meters, with a driver-guide, panoramic bus, mountain transport, Ice Palace entry, and Sphinx Observatory access included. You’ll also see Grindelwald and have 45 minutes to explore Interlaken.

“Wonderful experience….. had the best driver . Very informative throughout the journey. Was a great experience”

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