Highest Railway Station In Europe | Jungfraujoch In Switzerland | Europe To The Maxx
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- At an altitude of 3454 meters, Jungfraujoch is Europe's highest railway station. Its construction was a pioneering technical achievement, carved by countless workers directly out of the rock of the Swiss Alps. In 1912, following some 16 years of construction, the 9.3-kilometer-long railway line was opened. Today it’s a popular destination for mountain-loving romantics, drawing in more than a million visitors a year. Euromaxx reporter Hendrik Welling went to the Jungfraujoch to marvel at this incredible achievement of engineering and experience the Swiss life.
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The train driver was so passionate it almost made me shed a tear, so nice!
I would genuinely love to see a video about how that was built up there. I don’t mean just putting the tunnelling and tracks in place, but actually putting the station on top of that peak. That had to be one serious construction effort.
Once Visit. ❤ visit again and again.
@@albertosjungle : Switzerland is spectacular, Anytime of the year, but summer is particularly beautiful.
@RWNTRS 🤨
@RWNTRSso you think that train station is 6000 years old? So humans 500 years ago just saw these railroad tracks leading up to a building made of steel and glass and just like.... didn't think about it?
Stop watching Joe Rogan it's making you stupid.
@@MRFLAPPYTREE. That must have been a good comment to which you responded. It’s been deleted but your response still made me smile! 😊
I had plans to propose to my (now) fiance in a small town in France during our trip through Europe but during our day at Jungfraujoch I realised that nowhere was going to top it (pun intended) and I instead did a spur of the moment proposal outside in the snow. It was the most surreal time of my life. Amazing place and we can’t wait to go back.
Using the less oxygen confusion for good 🤣
@@jimr879 haha I hadn’t even considered that as a factor. Hmmmm
Congratulations!!!! Yes, inhale lots and lots of oxygen to avoid stuttering and forget why your on your knees. Lol!!! Just kidding, truly a fairytale proposal, beautiful!!!!
@@thatsimonjohnson bro was a joke, congrats for your marriage im sure it’ll be great 👍🏻
No where to run if she said NO, haha
I could never imagine that there is a railway station inside the rocks and the building is just outside, what a piece of engineering.
So kinda like a subway station?
@@falsemcnuggethope a subway station in the sky.
Me neither
same here
try the underground railway. under the Thames. built in 1830s!!!
that’s way more impressive. the world’s first underwater tunnel.
The scenery is nice but I'm more impressed at how they built all that.
And they did it in 1912!
1900s were the best days of engineering, high quality and durable
I'm more impressed that people managed to climb that insane mountain to see the view in the first place. Incredible.
see what man can do when he uses head instead of his emotions.
Those who built that were mostly workers from Italy who had to work under very very harsh conditions and even died. As someone from Switzerland im not very proud about that
That is definitely a place to visit. That train guy has a peaceful job.
As a foreigner living in Switzerland, I can honestly tell you that this is genuinely an amazing experience. For me, the engineering aspect is staggering, and you’re so high up that you can feel a short slightness of breath. You’ll see all that yourself without need for explanation.
I have no affiliation with the tourist board. 😊
You saying that you don’t have affiliation with the tourist board makes me suspicious 🤨
@@werlucad5783 hahaha, i support this stance. Question everything!
But no, I'm not Swiss, I just live here
We are going to make highest railway station in the world here in India in my state himachal Pradesh.
Himachal is what Switzerland is to West and Europe.
🤪🤪🤪
@@indiathatisbharat7252 India has a lot to offer, the Himalayas are even more impressive than the Alps. If it invests heavily in the Nanda Devi region and in Sikkim (imagine rack railways and cable cars everywhere, like in Switzerland), it would attract a lot of tourists. You already have the steam Toy Train in Darjeeling that is similar in age to the Brienzer Rothorn heritage railway.
@@wyqtor we are getting trains after 370 abrogation. One line from here bilaspur to leh will cost 13 billion dollars at least so we Himachali are 7.5 million only and Mumbai only leaving nearby cities is 20 million so you know why we don't have it right now but we are getting it now 😁😀
Highest souvenir shop in Europe.
And surely the price were 'marked-up' too
Chamonix is the highest mountain in Europe learn geography I don't even live there
@@Andrew-gb9ow Who was debate what the highest peak in Europe was?
@@MOADCASU not below because this would make it the lowest point on earth
@@MOADCASU Isnt it Elbrus
The way the train driver was talking, you can tell he loves his job. Imagine doing that for a living
Yeah imagine selfprostitution
Very lonely job.
Absolutely no clue why UA-cam thought I needed to watch this video...but they weren’t wrong! Amazing!
This looks unreal. As if from a fantasy movie.
RTX on
Europe’s landscape gave birth to fantasy
Especially that museum. I found it kinda creepy.
Looks like a great spot to hide during a Zombie Apocalypse 😂
@@RaulEdu33 Not a bad thought, grab a trainworth of supplies and head up there
My family did a European tour when I was a little kid in the 70's. This is one of those special places that still linger in my memory even after all these years.
I love the Swiss words spoken with Dutch accent by the woman.
Haha my ear immediately picked up the Dutch accent
Her Rotterdam accent is so strong it survived for 17 years on top of a Swiss Alp :p
Vanuit de lage landen naar het hoogste appartmentje van Europa. Indrukwekkend.
Diese beiden Akzente fließen bei ihr so perfekt in einandr :D Das könnte ich mir ewig anhören
I was invited to go to Switzerland in 1973 with my friend and her parents. We took the train up the Jungfrau ...what a wonderful experience. The view looks the same but the station is completely different.
It’s amazing that it was built 120 years ago. What a feat of engineering.
120?! Thats crazy. Imagine the people who worked there...
By the way can i contact you? i was wondering if you have more knowledge about this massive project.
@@albertosjungle I think the same when I visit castles and cathedrals. I think more about the hands that touched every one of those stones than I do of the architecture itself.
@@albertosjungle of course, you can contact me anytime! I would love to discuss it more with you.
Took the whole trip to the top alone. It was nice. Rode all the rides, ate all the chocolate and saw the ice caves. LOVED IT.
I recently went on this Journey and it was the highlight of my European trip. I nearly didn’t go due to cost but would go again and again if I return to Switzerland. Just magnificent. The whole Jungfrau region is so beautiful. I stayed in Interlaken which is gorgeous town to stay.
How much is it?
@@Maercx I spent about 30 000 on a trip but it is the trip of a lifetime.
30 000 ? 😂😂 wow
@Saulė agreed. It's not that expensive if you plan things.
@@Maercx This trainride is 239€
I was there 2 summers back. Switzerland in its full splendour in August. Just heavenly.
Same
@Davit M
Summer holidays
Secondly summer has its own beauty- lush green surroundings, water falls etc
@Davit M in summer you can go hiking in the mountains
@Davit M You probably want to avoid winter. Weather can get pretty uncomfortable if you want to enjoy seeing things.
Do the incredible views here make anyone else cry? I don't know why I have such a strong response. Only been skiing twice up in mountains, but grew up with a view of ice capped mountains in the horizon i never got to visit.
Haven't been anywhere in so very many years.
Watching the video gave me so much feels. I can only imagine how I’d react when I see the breath taking view. 🥺
I’m well travelled and out of all the places I’ve been around the world this together with the nearby town of Lauterbrunnen are the only ones that have made me cry of emotion. Contemplating those scenes just make your heart flutter and feel so blessed at having the opportunity of seeing them 😍🇨🇭
@@Heidyjc : I feel the same way about the pub, when I haven't been for awhile.
I’ve been there. The experience is beyond belief. Incredible. One of the most unbelievable places on the planet. Everyone should go there at least once. But only if the weather is reasonably clear. If it’s cloudy, you won’t see much.
When time of year did you go to visit, summer season, I guess that's the best time to go for the view or I could be wrong?
@@joeyjoey1154
Mid September 2019. Still lots of snow and ice. And the alpine meadows were beautiful.
It doesn’t matter what season you go as long as it’s reasonably clear on the day you go.
Cloudy is the best. Somehow I love skiing when it’s cold and cloudy
Calling this an engineering masterpiece is an understatement. Absolutely astonishing.
So beautiful up there, the views are breathtaking. I ❤️ 🏔!
It really is!
As a Travel Guide for Indian Tourists, this was almost my second home during summers for so many years. Jungfraujoch, Mt. Titlis, Interlaken...Now missing these places since last two years....
Sounds like a dream job. Any advice how to fallow your steps? Would love to be a guide over there.
What photos must grace your albums!!!
Seen more asian than native swiss people there.
@@TS-qg7bc Technically they're in West Asia 👀
Tu mere saamne main tere saamne tujhko dekhun ke pyaar karun.
The most beautiful alpine spot in the world ! The vistas, meadows and wildflowers are breathtaking. It is worth the incredibly high price of the train ticket ...
I visited Jungfraujoch in May 2006 and it still remains one of my favourite holiday memories from the majestic snow-covered mountain views from the viewing platforms.
I made this trip a few years back. It is an experience that I will never forget.
Been up there about 10 times. Lovely place, especially on a clear day.
Simon Anthony mmm I’ve been up 12 times..Snl reference
Tony Hussey 😂😂😂
@@tonyhussey3610 Not sure what you mean, but I guess you'^re talking about Saturday Night Live ? Sorry, I'm a Limey, so don't know that reference. Will Google it.
Yes it’s lovely, I have been there as well
With the tickets being like 200£ you must be rich lol
So this is what Arsene Wenger is doing now
After ban man city, he enjoy his holiday
fifa’s headquarters are in switzerland so maybe he’s the one that got them banned
Unai Emery will also join him in the *ebening*
Who is Arsene Wenger?
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This has just been added to my bucket list. What a feat of engineering and that view is to die for. It's amazing that this train works so well, here in UK a wet leaf on the track can stop everything hahah
4:56 respect for the man who held that hammer for several minutes without leaving a frown
Make that hours
After the first hour or so he was deaf to it, anyway!
Thank you for reminding me of Jungfrau. I was born in Zurich and and the last time I was there was as a teenager. I take my daughter now a teenager on trips. Paris, London. Tokyo and Switzerland was on our next prior to CV-19. I will add this to our "Must See" when we go back this next year. Danke Schon!
I went there during the summer a few years ago. It was stunning and it felt strenuous to walk on the top due to the lack of oxygen. I stayed in an amazing hotel in Interlaken overlooking the Alps.
Summer best time of year to visit? Or ok for me to visit now (Feb/Mar)? Thanks!
What's the name of the hotel if you don't mind, we are planning a trip in 2022 and would stay in interlaken as a base,
@@Hermetic_ yes I visited it in mid March 2016 and great views with still plenty of snow around
how bad is the lack of oxygen up there, do you starting having breathing problems or is it really mild ?
@@Neko.Virtual it’s fine inside the building. I went outside onto the glacier but had to go back in after a few minutes as felt a bit light headed. Other people seemed ok though. I’ve cycled up to 2,600 metres before but this was straight up to 3,500 metres in a few hours.
Thank you for publishing! What a fascinating feat of engineering!
Europe is such a Beauty.
Protect our home land
*STFU*
This is a genuinely feat of engineering, the fact that this was built 120 years ago makes it more amazing, Switzerland has definitely conquered the mountains!.
Also, the view is just breathtaking, i'd love to go there one day. good video.
Wow! I would have never imagined this. Incredible engineering as I’ve never seen before
My parents both almost lost consciousness from the sudden steep climb to that altitude. I was fine, thankfully, when I went up there, since I'm fitter. If you are planning to take the train up there, consider your health before you make that decision, and drink a lot of cola or another caffeinated sugary drink to support your blood circulation. If you have reduced lung capacity, like my dad, or a weak heart, and are not used to those altitudes, I'd honestly reconsider going there.
Even if you're perfectly healthy, altitude sickness can get to you if you spend too much time there and if you ascend fast. I almost vomited after I went there the first time and came back to Wengen with one of the worst headaches in my life. Especially if you have a heart condition, take it VERY easy. I went up there again in 5 days with minimum symptoms after long stays in Wengen and Mürren (1300 and 1600m respectively). What's worse this year is that there is a mask mandate up there as well (as if altitude sickness can't have its own complications), I actually recommend not obeying it if you feel off or out of breath.
Good advice, thank you.
that sounds like something some dramaqueen influencer would say. there is hundreds of old (70+) people up there without problems and i doubt a major part of them are locals, since if anything the prices can make you lose consciousness. my father (68) with asthma had no problems. you can see everything up there in around 3 hours. if youre
@@namensklauer "dramaqueen influencer" lol you must be a really nice person irl
Some people can adjust better to certain things, whereas some can not.. thats just nature 🤷
@@mcbiatiger8804 i grew up in the alps and i was 22 when i found out altitude sickness is even a thing. I brought my boyfriend with me and i was really exited to show him everything when he became sick, he even managed to catch a cold and a sunburn on the same day. I think its really about being used to the circumstances, thats probably why namensklauer thinks its no big deal, maybe they just dont realize how taxing it can be on the body for people who arent used to it.
I can't believe that structure was built up there. Where won't man go.
That structure also hosts the Sphinx Observatory, a high-altitude weather station.
Ya mum
Sorry couldnt resist. Haha i think while its our greatest strength its also a great weakness. If we had stuck to home so to speak we couldve developed up to our current level and had so many places left completely untouched and couldve built perfect places from scratch imagine the first 'new york' or 'sydney' being completely carbon positive or neutral enviro and eco friendly etc. Not bringing in outside animals or foods and therefore pests weeds etc. I hope weve learnt that lesson when we establish settlements on the moon and elsewhere in the stars.
r/engrish
Ask a man to go to Afghanistan or North Korea, let’s see
When the thumbnail actually isn't clickbate.
Switzerland is a dreamland. Wish to visit that beautiful heaven next year.
I've been there, and the view from the top is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen
Such a beautiful video😍😍😍 thank you for this, really appreciate it❤️
I was surprised to see a full on resort complex at this altitude when I visited!
This truly amazes me.
The architectural and engineering achievements of some of mankind blow my mind.
Truly was a site to behold. So gratful that I've had the opportunity to come here
Thanks DW for taking a city boy from Chicago on that breathtaking journey....always dreamed of going to Switzerland.....
Beautiful trip and location, went to the top in the 90’s, some of the buildings were being re-constructed then. Took the first train up since that had the best rate. Been to Grindelwald numerous times back then, and other areas of Switzerland.
What a beautiful place. Would love to experience it myself one day.
Same😌
It’s absolutely mesmerising. Would love to go back on day
Been there as a child, it was my first time to touch snow, I returned to Switzerland to study
I remember going on this when I was a child. So much fun!! Will always remember.
Fascinating! Many years ago, I hiked to the Kleiine Scheidegg, where the train stops before proceeding to the Jungfraujoch. It was too expensive for me at the time to take that train to the top, but I sure wish I’d done it. Maybe someday!
At age 10, went there with my family for the first time. It was spectacular. The video did not mention the great skiing on the glacier.Te hike from Wengen to Klein Scheideg is so worth doing.
Great video !! Watched some videos about the climbers who tried to climb the north face of the Eiger. Fascinating history and it's a very challenging climb. Many have died trying. They mention this railway in the videos.
I've been there! Beautiful, fulfilled my bucket list item of experiencing the Alps.
Wow, just amazing. Got to visit with my son one day. Thank you for the video, otherwise I'd probably never learn about this spectacular place.
Ds änglisch isch o legändär
Valentin ÄÖÜ 👍😂😂😂 Drum seit mer au Aaaaaaaaaaaaletschgletscher 😂😂
Und dä Berner cha chum Hochdütsch rede.
Lou D. Zissou Hesch öppis gäg bärner?
Einfach nur nervig ... unprofessionell!
@@wafhahfiasfjaawökfa Ist es nicht. Der Reporter kann ja nichts für seinen Akzent. Mein du der bereitet sich erst ein Jahr lang vor, und lässt sich von Sprachwissenschaftlern helfen nur um dann keinen deutschen Akzent mehr zu haben? 😅 Ist doch vollkommen ok als deutscher einen deutschen Akzent zu haben. Solange man sich verständigen kann ist doch alles gut. Muttersprachler haben teilweise auch (starke) akzente jemand aus Texas hört sich deutlich anders an als jemand aus Schottland
Какая потрясающая красота, это восторг просто.
The highest would be amsterdam centraal ;-)
D0PPELSCHMERZ I think they're talking about a different meaning of _highest..._ 😌
D0PPELSCHMERZ smells like ganja there
Antwerpe centraal 👌👌
I guess Swiss height is defined differently 🤷♂️
might be the lowest as amsterdam is below sea level
Yes, I have been there; it is a once in a life-time experience. An engineering feat indeed,
This has reminded me of my earliest memory going up here in 1980 at the age of 2 or 3, I only remember being dazzled by the bright sunlight when you come out of the tunnel, I wasn't very impressed according to my dad, I'd love to go there again, it looks amazing.
I'm putting this on my bucket list
It's breathtaking! I want to be up there and feel the panoramic view. Love - from 🇲🇾😘😍
On the other side of the world, in the Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National park on the coast of Washington, I read a fiction book called the Eiger sanction. This was my first exposure to the famous peak and I have fond memories of reading it. The book was well researched and gave some interesting details about the mountain and the train. It was made into a 70's movie with Clint Eastwood with some spectacular cinematography around the hotel and mountain. The mountain has some interesting history via climbers not making it to the top. The north face is a tragic movie about such a climb. Both movies were interesting and enjoyable.
My brother just went there lol
hoh rainforest is crazy huh, used to go camping out there a lot. Washington definitely has a lot more wilderness than it gets credit for- ive been to the yellowstones and the like but theres something about the deep washington forests that has a special, alternative vibe to it almost like its untouched or undiscovered
pretty incredible feat of engineering, and the views look absolutely jawdropping. No surprise that this is the engineer's favorite
I was there just before the covid 19 spreads out, i miss the place already it was an expensive experience but worth the while about weather it is really unpredictable like we went when there was a storm and strong winds and we witnessed the same birds there, Switzerland is magnificent especially interlaken and its nearby areas
What is the ticket fee for the train
@@imthevoice7482 it was around 200 CHF/USD
i've been there once but in a gloomy day, it give me another excuses to go back again
What a stunning monument to enduring quality.
Hi everyone this is a great video greetings from Honduras
This was my most incredible experience so far
Incredible feat of engineering and perseverance.
11 August 2021
Did you really signed with the date you wrote that comment? Like is some sort of great proclamation or amazing revelation... 😂😂😂
Super fantastisch.. Respekt vor der Schweiz und Ihr technisches High Tech Wissen..
gute Ausbildung der ganzen Bevölkerung bewirkt wunder :)
Did not though places like this could exits in real life. Soo beutiful.
@@checcmac8693 As if you got that right
It's a true Placed Railway Station
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@@nanzownzu 🤔
As a bald guy, in all fairness I am more astounded by the presenters hair than the building!
Hair that is so thick I genuinely thought it was a hat!
Bravo Sir and compliments of the season to you from an Englishman with a cold head in a French forest! 🏆🌞🇬🇧
breathtaking Video!
Thank you very much!
Oh The Polar Express it exists. Now the boarding ticket and a Visa is al I needed for this Christmas Santa
no you need the golden ticket to board...and ur consent to board or not😜😜😄
@@abhay_more I give my consent 😀😀
Lots of Respect to those Labours and Architects from India.
India?
The logistics its took to build that is mind blowing
That was 110 years ago, with the technology of the time. Yet the Swiss did it. With huge sacrifices though - there is a wall up there with the names of the workers who perished in accidents during its construction.
@@wyqtor 1 up for the Swiss
Thanks to UA-cam, we can watch spectacular places we may never get to visit, thank you for sharing.
This was a very fun watch!
Love Swiss, i from Indonesia 🇮🇩
"Am"
Love Indonesia, from Switzerland 😉
Looks like something out of a movie. Like a Bond villain lair. Would love to go!
A bit funny: cheese fondue doesn’t seem to be very shocking here in Japan, though certainly not traditional - usually have to go to a buffet-style restaurant to get it. But this is a great video, to see such a place. Perhaps we can see it in person someday too. Thanks! :)
There are no words for such magnificence. Perhaps one of the greatest mergers of human technology and the environment.
How challenging was the construction my goodness the builders were amazing, beautiful scenery a wonderful achievement
Utah needs this! Little & Big Cottonwood Canyons, with a Park City Line to connect all 3 main areas in Utah
Was there about 20 years ago, before the restaurants and souvenir shop. What I remember were ice sculptures (a sleek sports car, among others) on the lower, shaded level.. They didn't melt, even in August. While waiting for the elevator to the observation deck, this South Florida sissy thought he would freeze, but two pairs of socks and running shoes made it perfectly comfortable. What the narrator didn't mention is that on two different occasions the train stops, everyone walks down a passageway to a humungous picture window with a fantastic view. Couldn't tear myself away at the second one and had to run to catch up with the others. Thought I'd die! Living at sea level can do that to you.
That picture window is shown in the film The Eiger Sanction.
Yeah, go the top of Pikes Peak. (14,100 ft/4,300m). No air for us flatlanders, lol.
I suppose the cog railway at Pikes Peak is the highest in the US. Same thing at the top, a souvenir store and a restaurant, lol...
@@Backroad_Junkie We drove to the top of PP many years ago. No restaurant or merchandise shop back then. All I got was a damned headache that wouldn't quit until we drove down. Woulda killed for a couple of Excedrin.
The most astonishing feature of that little adventure was watching people running on the trails surrounding the peak. Gawd, Mawd, I could barely breathe and these guys were actually running! Prolly training for the foot race up and down.
I can hear the Dutch accent in the woman's voice at 7:47, even though she's speaking German, even though I don't speak or understand German or Dutch lol
I don't know why, I don't know how I get to this video randomly. But this video was worth the time watching it.
Beautiful video, beautiful nature, beautiful view.
I visited that area twenty five years ago and I remember it very well. It was amazing. I’d like to visit there again.
When you watching from America and you notice that the Swiss don’t even need a car to go to a mountain peak.
Good luck going to a mountain peak with a car.
@@dixion1000 Mount Washington: bruh
Is that supposed to be impressive? The railway is, the mountain is, the fact you "don't need a car" means nothing lmao.
@@reitairue2073 for car dependent american I guess it would be impressive to be able to go anywhere without needing a car...
@@kripolik idiotic thinking, but ok lol
Can't decide if the host wears a beanie or not
Haha I was thinking the same. Hat or hair?
The Hero - love story of the spy 😂
Also in krishna 3
I was lucky that I got the chance to visit this amazing place last August 2016. It was surreal! But we felt exhausted after we went down because of the high altitude.
This was one of the most memorable and mesmerizing experiences I've ever had. ❤
I think the Climax of hindi movie 'The Hero' was shot here
Also in krrish 3 movie
Just when u think switzerland cant get any better it does.
I live in Switzerland, close to the alps in the East, Glarus/schwyz, and going on hiking trips onto mountains was always a normal thing since childhood. What i always wondered was why so many areas are still not publicly made accessable, we have some interesting cut off mountain villages like Braunwald, that is only accessable by foot or by a single cogwheel train, but it's an entire village with school and fire departement and a bank and 3 little stores, no combustion engines vehicles allowed ( well there's no road ro get up there anyway), but all the taxis are either horse drawn carriages or electric vehicles.
But there are so many suitable plateaus in the mountains where you could build villages, and already 150 years ago they knew the technology to get up there, why is it not easier to build these routes today ? Humanity is actually planning on colonizing Mars, a hostile planet millions of kilometres away !? when there are so many wild spots left on earth ! Why not build some mars like colony in the Sahara Desert ? See if people like that, and if not, no big deal ! can at least breath the air outside and fly home in a few hours....
Very interesting comment. Indeed, there are some challenging habitats for humans on this planet, before moving on to then next 😁 i guess one of our challenges is keeping this planet alive, though...
Wow mindblowing!!!
I was up there last week. Totally worth it!
A Dutch person speaking Switzer German is really, really cute! :)