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Quick Facts: Jungfrau
- Elevation: 4,158m
- Country: Switzerland
- Region: Europe
- Guide Companies: 0 verified operators
- Season: Weather: During the summer months, average daily temperatures at the start of the climb are still qu
- Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF) is the currency. Very expensive destination. Jungfrau Railway costs approximately 200 CHF return. Mountain huts $80-150/night. Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen for accommodation.
- Languages: Official: German. English widely spoken in tourism. French also common. Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) is local dialect. Well-developed international tourism infrastructure.
Region: Europe, Switzerland
Climbing History
First ascent in 1811 by Swiss brothers Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer. At 4,158m, one of the iconic peaks of the Bernese Oberland. The Jungfrau Railway (opened 1912) provides access to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.
Notable Routes
Normal Route from Rottal Hut (1-2 days): Standard ascent via Rottalsattel. Jungfraujoch approach: Access via scenic railway. Traverse to Mönch: Popular combination. Lauper Route: Technical northeast face.
Weather Information
Weather: During the summer months, average daily temperatures at the start of the climb are still quite cool. These temperatures drop to below freezing at the summit. While the summer is usually quite sunny and dry, snow still falls on the peak, even in July and August. Thunderstorms are not uncommon either and weather conditions can change quickly at higher elevations on the peak., Best Time to Visit: June to September, Average Expedition Length 2 days
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Weather: During the summer months, average daily temperatures at the start of the climb are still quite cool. These temperatures drop to below freezing at the summit. While the summer is usually quite
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