Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory (Sphinx-Observatorium) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip From Zurich

• Jungfraujoch Day Trip From Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

• Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip From Lucerne

• Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip From Interlaken

• Jungfraujoch Day Trip From Lucerne With Eiger Express Gondola

While it’s free to visit the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, you will need to purchase train tickets to the “Top of Europe” at Jungfraujoch to access the mountaintop viewpoint. Standard adult return tickets start at ₣239.20 from Wengen or Grindelwald during peak season (May through October).

Yes, the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory is worth visiting. It's one of the highest observatories in the world and affords spectacular panoramic views over the Aletsch Glacier, the Black Forest, and the Vosges Mountains. Riding the Jungfrau railway to the "Top of Europe" at Jungfraujoch is an adventure in itself, but it can involve multiple transportation steps. For a hassle-free experience, take a day trip from Lucerne, Interlaken, or Zurich instead, and leave the navigation to your guide.

Per one customer who booked the Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip From Zurich, "This tour was an amazing experience with incredible views. Our guide, Kid, is the absolute best, has a great sense of humor, and is very entertaining. Kid handled the crowds like a true pro and kept our group very comfortable. He also made sure that everyone got great pictures. I would highly recommend this tour. It's worth every penny."

You can’t climb to the Top of Europe; the only way to get to the Sphinx Observatory is by train. Kleine Scheidegg is the farthest you can hike up the mountain before requiring a train, though many visitors purchase train tickets to board from either Interlaken or Grindelwald.

The Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observation Deck offers 360-degree views of the Bernese Alps. However, visibility is low on stormy or cloudy days, and there’s no guarantee of a view. On calm, sunny days, you can see parts of France, Germany, and Italy.

The Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory is open year-round, including Christmas Day, during train operating hours; however, accessing the Top of Europe may be unavailable during severe weather.

Yes, the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory is fully accessible for visitors in wheelchairs. Wheelchair users can visit the Sphinx Observatory and find accommodations for accessing the Ice Palace and the restaurant. The trains required to reach the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory are also wheelchair accessible.

Yes, it is recommended that all visitors purchase train tickets to reach the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory in advance. Taking the train to the Top of Europe is one of the most popular attractions in Switzerland. Buying in advance lets you immediately hop on the train without queuing for tickets.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Interlaken:

• Lucerne

• Jungfrau

• Lake Thun (Thunersee)

• Harder Kulm

• Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Interlaken.