Jungfraujoch changes route from 9 to 20 November 2026

Jungfraujoch will have a changed approach in Switzerland from 9 to 20 November 2026, when maintenance closes the Eiger Express route to the mountain destination. The summit railway remains accessible through the alternative route via Grindelwald and Kleine Scheidegg.

Eiger Express maintenance changes the November approach

Jungfrau Railways lists the Eiger Express as out of service from 9 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 because of maintenance work. The closure affects the tricable gondola between Grindelwald Terminal and the Eigergletscher station, rather than the Jungfrau Railway itself.

The operator places the change within a wider autumn maintenance programme. The Lauterbrunnen-Mürren railway and cableway are listed as closed from 26 October 2026 to 6 November 2026, while the First cable car is scheduled to remain closed from 26 October 2026 to 27 November 2026. The operator maintenance schedule names each period and identifies the Eiger Express closure directly.

Jungfraujoch access still leads to Europe’s highest station

Jungfraujoch is reached by the Jungfrau Railway after the route passes through the Eiger and Mönch. The station stands at 3,454 metres above sea level, making it Europe’s highest railway station according to the operator’s visitor information.

During the Eiger Express closure, the practical change is the interchange point. Travellers approaching from Grindelwald use the Wengernalp Railway to Kleine Scheidegg, then change to the Jungfrau Railway for the final ascent. The operator’s route information for Jungfraujoch describes Kleine Scheidegg as the transfer station for the traditional approach.

This creates a direct link between the maintenance work and the visitor experience. The destination itself is not the part named in the closure notice, but the fastest approach from Grindelwald is unavailable for the 12-day period.

Kleine Scheidegg becomes the November interchange

The alternative route also matters because another section is scheduled to be closed at the same time. The Wengernalp Railway between Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg is listed as unavailable from 9 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 in the operator’s route information.

For the Eiger Express closure period, the route from Grindelwald therefore uses the railway to Kleine Scheidegg before continuing to Jungfraujoch. The arrangement keeps the summit connection available while directing travellers to a different starting section and interchange.

Visiting Jungfraujoch: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Eiger Express closure runs from 9 November 2026 through 20 November 2026, affecting the Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher section.
• Jungfraujoch remains reachable during that period by travelling from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg and changing there for the Jungfrau Railway.
• The destination is in the Bernese Oberland, and Interlaken Ost connects with the Jungfrau Region by rail before the mountain route begins.
• The final station is at 3,454 metres above sea level, while the railway passes through the Eiger and Mönch.

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Frequently asked questions about Jungfraujoch

When does the Eiger Express closure affect Jungfraujoch?

The closure runs from 9 November 2026 to 20 November 2026. It affects the Eiger Express between Grindelwald Terminal and Eigergletscher.

How can travellers reach Jungfraujoch during the closure?

The alternative route runs from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg, where travellers change to the Jungfrau Railway for the ascent.

Where is Jungfraujoch and how do you get there?

Jungfraujoch is in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Rail connections from Interlaken Ost lead towards Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen before the mountain railway continues to the summit.