Jungfraujoch from Zurich: Private tour to Top of Europe

Ride the Eiger Express and stand on the Aletsch Glacier at high altitude

A private day tour from Zurich to Jungfraujoch combines a scenic drive through alpine villages with access to Europe's highest railway station. You'll board the Eiger Express cable car at Grindelwald, ride a cogwheel train to the summit, explore the Ice Palace and walk the Aletsch Glacier, then stop in Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken on the return. A live guide in English, Spanish, German, Czech or another language travels with you. The full day runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alpine journey to Jungfraujoch and surroundings

• Drive to Lake Lungern for photos
• Park and start ascent to mountain
• Take cable car to Eigergletcher station
• Ride cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch
• Explore Ice Palace and snow activities
• Visit Observatory at Jungfraujoch
• Descend and visit Lauterbrunnen village
• Stop at Interlaken main street

The experience

How do you get to the Top of Europe without renting a car or navigating Swiss rail schedules? This private tour handles the driving and the mountain access in one booking. You leave Zurich in an air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, stop at Lake Lungern for photos of its turquoise water ringed by green hills, then drive to Grindelwald Terminal. There you board the Eiger Express, a cable car that climbs past the Eiger's north face and deposits you at Eigergletcher station. From there, a cogwheel train carries you the rest of the way to Jungfraujoch itself.

At the summit, the day opens up. You explore the Ice Palace, a tunnel carved into the glacier, stand on the Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and climb an elevator to the Observatory at the very top. The 360° views stretch across snow-capped peaks toward Italy and France. The itinerary mentions snow activities and a zip line, and you'll have time to eat at one of three mountain restaurants if you want lunch. On the descent, the vehicle stops in Lauterbrunnen, where 72 waterfalls cascade down the valley cliffs, and then in Interlaken, where you can walk to the point where Lake Brienz and Lake Thun meet.

WiFi and bottled water travel with you in the vehicle. Pickup is included from your Zurich location, and the guide speaks your language. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The altitude and walking are real, and you should have at least moderate fitness.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Zurich in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• pickup and drop-off at your location.
• the Eiger Express cable car and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Czech and Slovak

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Sierra Luxury Services

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and driver rather than joining a shared group: ideal if you want to set the pace at each stop and avoid coordinating with other travelers. The 10-hour day is full. Book this if you're comfortable with sustained mountain time and have moderate fitness for the altitude and walking at Jungfraujoch.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Czech and Slovak.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch?

The Ice Palace is a tunnel carved into the Aletsch Glacier at the summit. You walk through it as part of the time spent exploring the mountain. It's one of the main attractions once you reach the top.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket for the cable car and train?

No. The Eiger Express cable car and the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch are included in the tour price. Your guide will handle the boarding at Grindelwald Terminal.

Is there time to eat lunch on the mountain?

Yes. The itinerary includes time at the summit, and three restaurants operate there. Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you can purchase food and eat at one of them.

What is Lauterbrunnen known for?

Lauterbrunnen is called the Valley of 72 Waterfalls because of the dramatic cliffs and cascading falls surrounding it, most famously the Staubbach Falls. The stop there is a photo opportunity to see the village and its alpine setting up close.

How long is the full day, and what counts as driving time?

The tour runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off in Zurich. Any time not spent at Lake Lungern, on the cable car and train, at Jungfraujoch, in Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken is driving time between those stops.