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Jungfraujoch and the Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland 2025

This mountain is often called the peak of Europe

Best time: May–October

Sphinx Observatory
View from Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch Railway

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.

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