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Swiss Local Guide|Diary of an Extreme Sunny Day Rush to Jungfrau Version

Guest Bao didn’t stay long in Switzerland this time and wanted to see more natural scenery, so Jungfrau was added to the "wish list." But the weather forecast showed cloudy or even rainy days ☁️🌧️ I suggested to Guest Bao: If the weather is bad, all you’ll see is a white fog, so to avoid wasting money, it’s better for the local guide to decide on-site whether to buy tickets. (Jungfrau tickets have a fixed price and can be bought anytime on-site, no worries about wasting money 💡) The result!! — In the morning, when the curtains were pulled back: sunny! Blue sky! Snowy mountains!! Swiss weather really changes in an instant 🥹 The local guide’s intuition kicked in immediately: while the sun is still out! Rush up the mountain ⚡️ ⸻ 🕗 Today’s itinerary record 📍 Interlaken → Train to Grindelwald Terminal (or Lauterbrunnen) → Transfer to cogwheel train to Kleine Scheidegg → Continue cogwheel train directly to ⭐️ Jungfraujoch Top of Europe The whole trip uses trains 🚆, tickets can be bought on the SBB App or at station ticket machines. 🧾 If you don’t have a half-fare card, it’s recommended to buy a Saver Day Pass (discount ticket) in advance for better value! (⚠️ Jungfrau tickets need to be purchased separately ~) ⸻ 🎒 Essential packing list (super important!) ✔️ Sunglasses: the snow reflection is really dazzling ✔️ Sunscreen: don’t think you won’t get sunburned on the snowy mountain! ✔️ Water & a small amount of chocolate for energy ✔️ Dress warmly! (It’s normal to be -10°C on the mountain) ✔️ If prone to altitude sickness, slow down and rest more ↳ I once got altitude sickness after climbing two flights of stairs instantly, since then I’ve been cautious 🫡… ⸻ 📌 Local guide practical tips (from multiple visits experience 😎) 1. The snow on the summit is really slippery, walk slowly 2. Having trouble choosing ticket times? 👉 Grindelwald Terminal has the most frequent departures 3. The Ice Palace is easy to get lost in, the exit signs are “on the ground,” watch your feet, don’t look up 👀 4. The wind on the Jungfrau platform is super strong, gloves are very important! 5. For the return trip, it’s recommended to take a different route → the scenery will be completely different ✨ ⸻ 💡 Recommended return route 🚆 Outbound: Grindelwald → 🚆 Return: Lauterbrunnen This way you experience both Jungfrau routes, no repeats, all scenery! ⸻ 📷 Plans can’t beat the weather, but in Switzerland — good weather is the only plan. If you need the Jungfrau route map / ticket buying guide, I can share it with you 🗺️~ Feel free to leave a message!
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Posted: Dec 11, 2025
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