After 4 train connections, we arrived at Jungfraujoch - the highest train station in Europe. We were in for a treat! The temperature dramatically dropped as we stepped off the train and we both started feeling a little woozy. Perhaps this had something to do with the fact we were now 3450 metres above sea level?? It took some time to get used to as oxygen didn't come as quickly so moving and breathing were both slower.
We could hardly believe our eyes as we caught our first glimpse of the snow covered peaks...simply breathtaking. Now designed for many tourist vists, Jungfrau is divided in to different sections around a loop, made easy for people to use. Our first stop was the Sphinx - we had to take a lift up even higher to reach amazing views and got to step outside for the first time. Shannon's first time in snow - how exciting! We took delight in crushing it in between our fingers and breathing the frozen air. Then on to the Alpine experience which is new, as part of the centenary celebrations. (100 years of Jungfrau this year) We walked through a tunnel covered in lovely lights...giant snow globes...and information on the history of Jungfrau. The next was perhaps my favourite part..The Ice Palace...We stepped inside a fully enclosed tunnel of ice..and underfoot was ice..around every corner amazing sculptures and everyone squealed in delight. It was breathtaking. The fun didn't stop there...next was Snow fun..we exited a tunnel to find ourselves outside on the snow...ropes to help us not fall..which thankfully I didn't...was a small miracle really because it was so slippery! More beautiful views, which words really can't describe. So instead, some photos..
We could hardly believe our eyes as we caught our first glimpse of the snow covered peaks...simply breathtaking. Now designed for many tourist vists, Jungfrau is divided in to different sections around a loop, made easy for people to use. Our first stop was the Sphinx - we had to take a lift up even higher to reach amazing views and got to step outside for the first time. Shannon's first time in snow - how exciting! We took delight in crushing it in between our fingers and breathing the frozen air. Then on to the Alpine experience which is new, as part of the centenary celebrations. (100 years of Jungfrau this year) We walked through a tunnel covered in lovely lights...giant snow globes...and information on the history of Jungfrau. The next was perhaps my favourite part..The Ice Palace...We stepped inside a fully enclosed tunnel of ice..and underfoot was ice..around every corner amazing sculptures and everyone squealed in delight. It was breathtaking. The fun didn't stop there...next was Snow fun..we exited a tunnel to find ourselves outside on the snow...ropes to help us not fall..which thankfully I didn't...was a small miracle really because it was so slippery! More beautiful views, which words really can't describe. So instead, some photos..
So amazing!
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