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Sphinx Observatory
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The Sphinx Observatory is a research station and observation deck perched atop the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 meters. It is part of the Jungfrau Railway complex and features a large panoramic terrace that provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Alps, including the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in Europe. Inside, the observatory houses a meteorological station and telescopes used for atmospheric research. Visitors can take a high-speed elevator from the Jungfraujoch complex to the terrace. The experience is breathtaking, with the crisp mountain air and the vast expanse of ice and rock. It's a prime spot for photography, especially at sunrise or sunset.
Don't miss
- Ride the elevator to the panoramic terrace for 360-degree views
- Look out over the Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit the research station and learn about atmospheric studies
- Photograph the peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
- Experience the high-altitude environment
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sphinx Observatory
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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