Some of the best-known secrets in the regions of Jungfrau and Interlaken. Jungfrau, which means “the virgin,” keeps the record for having the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 meters above sea level. On the other hand, Interlaken, which literally means “in between lakes,” is dubbed by many as the “adventure sports capital of Switzerland.” The climax of every visit to Jungfrau is an unforgettable day excursion to Europe’s highest altitude railway station in the high Alpine wonderland of the Swiss Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once on the Jungfraujoch, visitors discover a wonderful world of ice and snow, which begins with the mesmerizing views of the Aletsch glacier, the longest ice stream in the Alps at 24 kilometers. Many say that on a clear winter day, the views from the Jungfrau extend to the Vosges in France and the Black Forest in Germany.

We came down from Jungfrau to Interlaken by taking the 2:30 p.m. train. Except this time, to give us a better view and perspective of the regions that connect Jungfrau to Interlaken, our guide arranged for us to be seated in front of the train, right beside the driver. From our vantage point, we saw hikers coming up and down the surrounding plateau. We drove past a ski camp. And we enjoyed the ride as snow hawks seemed to time their flight with us.