Jungfraujoch Train, Switzerland

We rode the train up to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe. At an elevation around 6000 feet, the train enters the mountain, and climbs up the inside of the Eiger mountain to the station at Jungfraujoch. Along the way, the train stops briefly at two intermediate stations, where big windows look out over the surrounding mountains.

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One of the first views out the train window, after it climbed above the clouds, and before it entered the tunnel.
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Another view, just before entering the mountain.
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The train stopped at one of the intermediate stations, where everybody would get out briefly...
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...And gather at the windows looking out at the view.
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Here's the view from the first station, just slightly above cloud level. Notice the snow piling up against the window on the right and bottom. The window is just flush with the face of the mountain.
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Here's the view from the second station.
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Jungfraujoch station. Here we are standing outside on the glacier, at train station level. The observation deck sits high atop this rock spire. You can see part of it on the left. An elevator climbs up from the station to the observatory in a mere 25 seconds, reaching speeds of 15 mph.
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Looking down the glacier on the backside of Jungfrau.
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The windows of the enclosed portion of the observatory. There's also a deck outside.
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Another attraction at the Jungfraujoch station is the Ice Palace, carved straight into the glacier. The floor, walls, and ceiling are all bare ice. The glacier keeps the air below freezing year-round.
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It features a number of ice sculptures, such as these penguins. Notice in the background, how you can see the strata of ice.
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Here's another alcove of sculptures. I guess a flash isn't the best lighting for sparkling ice crystals...


Lucas Pereira
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