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The Jungfrau Region Below the Jungfraujoch

Hours, prices and access verified by the Jungfraujoch Tours team — last checked 2026-09-26.

The Jungfraujoch sits at the top of a region of villages, waterfalls and lesser summits. Most visitors stay a night or two and see more than the top. Whichever Jungfraujoch guided tours you choose, it will pass through at least two of these places.

Three valleys under three peaks

The Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau stand in a row above two valleys. Grindelwald lies under the Eiger to the east, and the Lauterbrunnen valley runs south under the Jungfrau to the west. Interlaken sits below both, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Every railway to the Jungfraujoch starts from Interlaken Ost and climbs one of the two valleys.

On the far side of the saddle, the Aletsch Glacier flows south. It is the longest glacier in the Alps: 22 kilometres long and 900 metres thick. It lies at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, the first natural heritage site in the Alps.

Grindelwald, under the Eiger

Grindelwald is the closest village to the top. The Eiger Express leaves from Grindelwald Terminal and puts you on the Jungfraujoch in 45 minutes. The same terminal runs the gondola to Männlichen, and the First gondola in the village leads to the Cliff Walk and the Bachalpsee walk. If you want to go up early, stay here. The Grindelwald page has the guide day and the DIY route.

Lauterbrunnen and its waterfalls

Lauterbrunnen fills a deep valley that glaciers carved between rock walls several hundred metres high. Jungfrau Railways calls it the valley of 72 waterfalls. Staubbach Falls drops about 300 metres over the rock face behind the village, and a gallery lets you walk up to it from May to October.

Trümmelbach Falls, a few kilometres up the valley, is ten glacier waterfalls inside the mountain. Up to 20,000 litres a second pour through, and a tunnel lift takes you up. It opens from early April to early November, 9:00 to 17:00, and 8:30 to 18:00 in July and August. Adults pay CHF 18, and children under 4 are not allowed in.

A long waterfall dropping down a sheer limestone cliff
A long waterfall dropping down a sheer limestone cliff

Wengen and Mürren, the car-free villages

Neither village takes cars, and that is their appeal. You leave the car at Lauterbrunnen and ride up.

Wengen
Where: Halfway from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg
Access: Cogwheel railway from Lauterbrunnen

Wengen sits on a terrace on the route up. Trains to Kleine Scheidegg leave from its station, so you can start for the top from here.

Mürren
Altitude: 1,650 metres
Access: Cable car to Grütschalp, then train

Mürren faces the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau across the valley, and sits on the cable car line up to the Schilthorn.

Wengen is on the way to the Jungfraujoch; Mürren is on the other side of the valley. Many tours come down through Wengen, and some stop in Lauterbrunnen on the way home.

Interlaken between two lakes

Interlaken has the most hotels and the most trains, and every route up starts at its Interlaken Ost station. Grindelwald Terminal is about 30 minutes away by train, Lauterbrunnen about 22. The Harder Kulm funicular climbs from the town in 10 minutes. If you are touring Switzerland by train, Interlaken is the easy base, and a guided day from here takes about 7 hours. See tours from Interlaken.

Viewpoints beyond the Jungfraujoch

The Jungfraujoch is the highest point, but it is not the only view. These are Jungfrau Railways' from-prices for 2026, except Trümmelbach Falls, which charges its own fee.

ViewpointHow you get upFrom-price in 2026What you see
Harder KulmFunicular from Interlaken, 10 minutesCHF 22The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, and both lakes
Schynige PlatteCogwheel railway from Wilderswil, opened 1893CHF 34An alpine garden with around 800 plants
Grindelwald-FirstGondola from GrindelwaldCHF 38The First Cliff Walk and the Bachalpsee lake walk
Winteregg and MürrenCable car from Lauterbrunnen, then trainCHF 11The Lauterbrunnen valley from the car-free side
Kleine ScheideggCogwheel railway from Wengen or GrindelwaldCHF 40.60The Eiger North Face at close range
Trümmelbach FallsBus from Lauterbrunnen, then a tunnel liftCHF 18 (children CHF 8)Ten glacier falls inside the mountain

Parking for the car-free villages

If you drive, park once and take the train. The Lauterbrunnen parking garage has 974 spaces, is open all year round the clock, and costs CHF 18 for 8 hours. It is the car park for Wengen, Mürren and the Jungfraujoch via Kleine Scheidegg. Grindelwald Terminal's car park costs CHF 15 a day. For a day visit by car, Jungfrau Railways recommends the Park and Ride at Matten bei Interlaken. The full list is on how to get there.

How many days you need

One full day is enough for the Jungfraujoch itself. Jungfrau Railways calls it a day trip and suggests keeping the whole day for it. Add a second day for Lauterbrunnen's waterfalls and Mürren, and a third for Grindelwald-First or Schynige Platte.

If you stay three days or more, price the Jungfrau Travel Pass: from CHF 210 for 3 days, with the Jungfraujoch as a discounted connecting ticket. Details are on tickets and prices.

Staying in the region?

The guided day from Interlaken covers the railway, a reserved seat and a guide at the top, so your other days stay free for the valleys.

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Region questions

Where should I stay for the Jungfraujoch?
Stay in Grindelwald for the fastest ride up, 45 minutes by the Eiger Express. Stay in Interlaken for the most trains and hotels, or in Wengen or Mürren for car-free quiet.
How many days do I need in the Jungfrau Region?
One day is enough for the Jungfraujoch alone. Two or three days let you add Lauterbrunnen's waterfalls and a second viewpoint such as Grindelwald-First.
Is the Jungfraujoch included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass?
No. The pass covers the region's trains, boats and mountain railways, but for the Jungfraujoch you buy a discounted connecting ticket from Eigergletscher.
Can I visit Trümmelbach Falls with small children?
No. Children under 4 and dogs are not allowed inside for safety reasons. Older children pay CHF 8.

Where these facts come from

Tours that take in the valleys

Next: plan the summit on things to do at the top, see the routes up on the routes page, or compare every tour on Jungfraujoch Tours.