I have time to spend a day going up either the Jungfraujoch or up the Schilthorn. The latter looks less commercial, which appeals to me. Has anyone done both and can advise me? Thanks!
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
Both are first class attractions, both are equally commercial. Schiltorn is mostly a mountain top panorama experience...Jungfrau is mostly a glacier experience. If I had to choose one, it would be Jungfrau. It's more expensive, takes more time, but IMO you get more bang for you buck. In addition to the commanding views of the glacier valley from the observation deck, you can take the elevator down and walk on the glacier a bit, and then go down even further and enjoy the ice gallery inside the glacier. Hard to put into words but at the top of Jungfrau one gets more of a Mt. Everest "experience"...that you're truly at the top of the world; almost:)
Posted by
OP
Redmond, WA
295 posts
Wow! Just checked the archived replies from a previous inquiry and got all the replies I need to make a choice (it's the Schilthorn). Thanks!
Posted by
West Sacramento, California, USA
281 posts
Dennis:
In my opinion, you have made the best choice to go up Schilthorn. It offers the best views of all of the peaks, one of which is hard to see when you are in it or on it.
Will you be staying in the Berner Oberland, and will you have any type of a rail pass? Your location and pass type can have a large affect on the cost of your ticket up the Schilthorn.
Don't forget to say Gruezi!
Kevin
Posted by
OP
Redmond, WA
295 posts
Staying in Zurich with oldest daughter! Second daughter lives in Berlin and joins us for a week in Venice. Going for 40 days this year.