Some rail passes aren”t valid in the winter?

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    17 September 2017 at 17:01:23 #813283

    I see that some passes say it is not valid for winter, i.e. The jungfrau pass/ obernese region. Please advise why and what this means? For example does it mean things are not operating?

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    17 September 2017 at 22:21:15 #869877

    Hi Joyandjohn and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    I am not entirely sure myself why they put seasonal restrictions on those two passes. There is a winter alternative – the Jungfrau Region Hiking and Sledging Pass – read about that here. Everything would be operating except for some short periods of time for maintenance (October/November or March/April typically).

    I think it has to do with it being the popular ski season in the area and less demand for a rail passes – most people stay put in one or two villages for the holiday in the winter and buy the Swiss Transfer Ticket to get in and out of Switzerland.

    Lucas

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    18 September 2017 at 6:47:06 #869878

    Thank you!

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