The Jungfrau Region in Switzerland it is an unmissable destination for mountain lovers, both for athletes who spend their days in the snow and for those who prefer not to ski, but want to reach the highest peak in Europe, at 3454 m above sea level
To be precise, it extends into the Bernese Oberland and includes important locations such as Wengen, Murren and Grindelwald; there are also significant peaks, in particular that of the Monch, the Eiger and Junfrau itself.
It is a place that offers many attractions, many kilometers of slopes, skating stadiums, picturesque huts and facilities for relaxation and well-being.
Furthermore, there are many particularities present in this area of Switzerland: there are theEurope's highest post office and train station, for example, and also the longest glacier, with the 23 kilometers of the Aletsch.
Thanks to the modern facilities, the many accommodation offers, the excellent gastronomy and the possibility of spending the days in contact with nature, the Jungfrau is suitable for various types of tourists. It is perfect for both families with children and couples, as it can offer many entertainment suitable for younger people or activities for singles.
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What to do in Jungfrau if you don't ski
If you don't want to take advantage of the many kilometers of ski slopes, there are still many activities you can do during a holiday in the Jungfrau Region.
Among the most exciting excursions is a journey into the ancients train which, for over a century, has transported tourists to the highest station in Europe. A route that lasts about 2 hours or a little more, which covers almost ten kilometres, overcoming a height difference of 1400 m and which, for about 7 kilometres, passes through a long tunnel that passes under the mountain.
Here two stops are made at panoramic windows that allow travelers to look out north face of the Eiger and admire spectacular views of the ice. The starting point is from wengen or from Grindelwald, and the journey is carried out in any weather condition, so even in winter there are no problems, in fact the route is even more suggestive.
Once you arrive you can stop in a restaurant, browse the shops, drink a hot chocolate in the bar entirely sculpted in ice, admire a breathtaking view from the Sphinx panoramic terrace, which allows you to range from the Alps to the Vosges, or visit the Ice Palace.
Even for the younger ones there is plenty of entertainment, perhaps on sleds, snowboards or on the zip-line, for an adrenaline rush. Another exciting adventure to do in this region is the one that leads from Grindelwald to First, with a cable car, which reaches 2168 m.
Snow holidays
Naturally, the greatest attraction of this corner of Switzerland is represented by the Wengen – Jungfrau ski area, a true winter paradise for sportsmen looking for slopes always covered in snow and of varying difficulty, but also for new challenges to face.
Easy slopes for beginners, steep descents, running and snowboard slopes extend for approximately 206 kilometers between two valleys and three imposing mountain ranges which also represent the greatest scenic attraction of the Jungfrau territory.
In detail, the region boasts, in addition to the ski slopes, also 100 kilometers of paths for hiking, 50 kilometers of slopes suitable for sledging and some stadiums for curling and skating, located among the various ski areas in the area, some of which are located at an altitude of 2970 m.
In the Kleine Scheidegg – Männlichen / Grindelwald-Wengen ski area there are 102 kilometers of slopes with 23 ski lifts that transport guests between 950 m and 2320 m. In particular there are 3 rack railways, 1 cable car, 10 chair lifts, 3 surface lifts and plate ski lifts, 5 cableways and 1 cable car for a total of 46 kilometres. Of the total 102 kilometers of slopes, 33 are those relating to easy slopes, 56 kilometers are those of medium slopes and 13 kilometers are dedicated to difficult slopes.
The longest descent measures 13 kilometers and has a height difference of almost 1400 m. Furthermore, in the area, there are additional services particularly appreciated by skiers, such as routes with free timing, race routes open to all with time recording and the skimovie, i.e. the possibility of having a video with direct online transfer.
The First – Grindelwald ski area has 49 kilometers of slopes divided into 30 kilometers of easy slopes, 11 kilometers of medium slopes and 8 kilometers of difficult slopes between 1040 and 2500 m and a difference in altitude of 1450 m; to these must be added 4 kilometers of ski routes.
There are 10 ski lifts, to be precise, 3 cable cars, 3 chair lifts and 4 ski lifts, for a total of 12 kilometres. For children there are also 3 Sunkids Moving Carpets, which help them reach the starting point of the slope to start the fun on skis or sleds, while their parents are busy cross-country or Alpine skiing.
Unlike the previous ski area, there is one at First – Grindelwald snowpark and a halfpipe which make it even more fun for the little ones and young people. Here it is also possible to practice night skiing thanks to artificially lit slopes and 2 ski lifts; the service is active from 19pm to 21.30pm. The longest descent measures 6 kilometers and has a height difference of over 1200 m; Artificial snow is also provided in this area thanks to the presence of 58 snow cannons.
The third area of the Jungfrau region is that of Meiringen-Hasliberg (up to 2433 m) which is made up of 60 kilometers of slopes, including easy (20 m), medium (34 km) and difficult (6 km), concentrated between Hochsträss and Mägisalp, and 13 particularly modern and fast ski lifts, especially the Bidmi-Käserstatt chairlift, which has such sophisticated protection systems that it is also suitable for children; there are also 1 cable car, 4 cable cars, 3 other chairlifts in addition to the one already mentioned and 4 ski lifts. in addition, 2 treadmills are available.
There is a snow park in the area and night skiing is organized once a week at the Bergrestaurant Käserstatt with facilities open until 22pm. The slopes no. 8-18 and 19 are particularly exciting.
Finally, there is the Schilthorn – Mürren – Lauterbrunnen area which reaches up to 2970 m above sea level and offers 51 kilometers of slopes for both skiing and snowboarding and 3 kilometers of ski routes, as well as 16 ski lifts. Since it is the highest in the entire Bernese Oberland, from the slopes of this area you can also admire the wonderful Swiss Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to skiing and practicing various winter sports, in the winter season it is possible to go climbing, at different levels of difficulty, which offers spectacular views of the highest peaks in the region. There is also a snow park and a fun park. The most beautiful descent is 16 kilometers long and has a height difference of 2000 m. in this area there is a ski school to help beginners approach this exciting sport from an early age.
