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Jungfraujoch and the Sphinx Observatory

This mountain is often called the peak of Europe

Jungfraujoch and the Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland - Best Time
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Jungfraujoch is the highest train station in Europe, located at an altitude of 3,454 meters between the Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. This area is part of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage list. From here you can take a lift to the Sphinx Observatory built in 1937 for gathers astronomical and weather observation. If you come in summer, you can also try sledding and hiking across the glacier.

Sphinx Observatory
Sphinx Observatory

© Col Ford and Natasha de Vere

View from Jungfraujoch
View from Jungfraujoch

Edwin Lee

Jungfraujoch Railway
Jungfraujoch Railway

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