Difference between Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch
A traveler named lhtanj11 is seeking clarification about the difference between Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch, as well as how to reach the 'Top of Europe' at Jungfraujoch. They want to make sure they understand these key points for their upcoming trip to Switzerland.
- Jungfrau refers to the mountain, while Jungfraujoch is the highest train station in Europe, located between the two peaks.
- To reach Jungfraujoch, you can take the scenic train from Interlaken or Grindelwald, which offers stunning views along the way.
- Check local weather forecasts only a few days in advance for more accurate information during your visit.
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Hi, I’m enquiring what’s the difference between Joungfrau and Joungfraujoch?
How do I get to the “top of Europe” at Joungfraujoch?
Many thanks.
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Hello Lhtanj11 and Welcome to MySwissAlps,
Nice to hear you’re coming to Switzerland!
The Jungfrau is the mountain, whereas the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s Highest Train Station and refers to the “saddle” between the two peaks of Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch.
So you can only visit the JungfrauJOCH and enjoy views onto the Jungfrau (mountain) from there.
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfraujochFind an overview of the region on the last page of this brochure:
– http://www.jungfrau.ch/filead min/Prospekte_und_Bros chueren/Jungfraujoch_P rospekt.pdfBest,
Steph
Thanks, Steph!
just today my wife and I walked from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, and at one of the outdoor maps she pointed to both Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch identified on the map. I had thought Jungfrau was a shortened version of the name. It’s a good thing I didn’t die yesterday otherwise I wouldn’t know there actually is a difference between the two names!
More than welcome! I’m glad you didn’t die, too, independent of the Jungfrau and the Jungfraujoch!! 🙂
It’s one of these things you never even think about if you know the difference. That’s what I love about being in touch and meeting people from all over the world, it shows you so many aspects of things one takes for granted!!
Having a good time, I hope?!
Best,
Steph
Stef, having a great time! The weather is nicer (right now) than predictions 3 days ago. So to everyone who’s concerned about a rainy forecast for next week, don’t trust any prediction that’s more than 2 or 3 days out.
oh, we’re in Wengen now and for those in the area, tomorrow (Sept 17) there’s a cow parade starting at 10:30.
Thank you so much Stef! Really appreciate the information!
Regards,
lhtan(lay Heong)
Hi Steph –
<<“The Jungfrau is the mountain, whereas the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s
Highest Train Station and refers to the “saddle” between the two peaks
of Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch.
Perhaps your excellent explanation would help others even more if they knew that the German word for “the yoke” is the cognate term der Joch. (pronounced as English “yoke.”)
Geographically, “saddle” is surely the proper word, but from a mnemonic and possibly more visual perspective, der Joch – “the yoke,” as in what is used link two oxen when they are pulling a plow or cart, is perhaps better. Maybe….
Anyway, that’s the way I think of it, then remember that “saddle” is a better term from a geography perspective.
Slowpoke
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