This is the Lauterbrunnen train station. It stands at about 796 metres, 2613 feet above sea level. It was 8 plus in the morning and I remember it was really quite chilly (say 10 Degrees. C) given that the sun was already pouring rays all over the area. From here, we'd have to take a train called the Wengernalpbahn right up to Kleine Scheidegg which serves as an interchange station where passengers had to transfer to another train by the name of Jungfraubahn that charges right up to the Top of Europe, Jungfraujoch.

Not long, we boarded the Wengernalphorn and this was the first series of scenery that caught our attention. By the way, as I mentioned before, we were contemplating back at home whether or not to go for this optional choice as it costs rather expensive (CHF 180) for a 2 way ticket per person. But well, there we were. I mean seriously, it's rather unworthy if you were to miss such a great spot of Switzerland, because how soon before long are you gonna go back there again... Hence, we decided, since we were there, then GO FOR IT! No regrets whatsoever!

If you're wondering who this is, she's the train conductor who went around punching our tickets. I thought this was quite rare and we don't usually see this in Singapore, so I decided to post this up.

So, how do you guys find the scenery? Stunning right? I think it's simply gorgeous! The entire train ride took us 1hr 45 mins. And as I've mentioned, Jungfraujoch is only accessible by rail and has the highest railway station in the whole of Europe. What's more, I should say the train's really really safe even though it ascends to such great heights. It goes by the mountain edges and that's the reason why passengers are able to catch a bird's eye view of the buildings below and an awesome view of the the alluring alps. More enchanting views of the Jungfrau region right below!

I find this picture above rather funny that's why I decided to post it up. The lady behind me is Margret and she's one of our fellow tour mates and a Nurse too! Well, I was just cam-whoring (or perhaps this is what I call self-admiration. Or just the way to love yourself and so it is!) and I just didn't expect someone (in this case, Margret) to be watching me and I find this simply unexpected yet hilarious because I didn't know she was looking at me do such an embarrassing thing in front of the entire train!!!

Okay, so we've reached the Kleine Scheidegg station which stands at 2061 metres, 6762 feet above sea level and is considered a middle point away from Jungfraujoch. And over there, I spotted this beautiful dog which I fail to recognise which breed it belongs to (if anyone of you knows, please kindly let me know). Not to mention, it's really quite big in size! Dogs are just so adorable.

Chart for departure times throughout the day from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch. Duration of ride, 45 minutes. The Jungfraubahn heading uphill towards the direction of Jungfraujoch. Not to mention, the journey on the Jungfraubahn was rather boring because passengers would have to endure 45 minutes of a ride without scenery but walls as the train makes it's way through the tunnel. Another thing Switzerland is famous for, their tunnels. My dad told me that in the past, Singapore sent a few of their Ministers to Switzerland to learn of the techniques of constructing tunnels, and that's how we got tunnels on this island. Singapore even adopted the idea of building the MRT system underground from the Swiss. And not to mention, the Swiss need not panic if they're being attacked because there's really ALOT of tunnels in the country and most of them are hidden. Thus, if anyone wishes to invade Switzerland, they'd have to think twice. In addition, Singapore Armed Forces adopted its training procedures and sorts from the Swiss as well. So now you see how strong the Swiss really are.

I was actually toying with my camera until I spotted this mosquito sitting on the other side of the window pane that I'm sitting next to. So I switched the mode to Macro and I should say, caught a good shot of this thang here. I bet this pal here had gotten no luck in his agenda for a blood bank as everyone was really wrapped up, leaving the head as the only zone for invasion. But I must say he's different. Why so you ask. Cos' he's a SWISS MOSQUITO that's why!

'WOW!' was all I had been saying throughout the ride.

In the cabin of the Jungfraubahn. The seats were really comfortable and I was really amazed (and still is) of how they actually build tunnels in the mountains like that without triggering a collapse or disaster or any sort. For this, I salute to the Swiss for their wonderful architectural skills.

In between, there were 2 short stops at the Eigerwand and Eismeer stations where passengers may alight from the Jungfraubahn for some stretching and at the same time, view the glaciers at the respective viewing points.

Glacier at the Eismeer, standing at 3160 metres, 10368 feet above sea level, almost the same height as Mt.Titlis. I must say the feeling there was magnificent. Eismeer is the last stop before Jungfraujoch.

Do you know, that at Jungfraujoch, you can name most of the things you see as those that are located at the "Top of the World". Okay, what exactly do I actually mean by this. For instance, this urinal, or rather, toilet in a whole... it is the HIGHEST toilet in the world (because as y'all know, there isn't any restroom at Mt. Everest). What's more at Jungfraujoch? The highest ATM machine, the highest Caffeteria, the highest point humans can survive without oxygen tanks. This is a joke. The moment I came out of the restroom, I saw this! Bollywood in Switzerland?? I think there's some other meanings behind this. But I really wonder what it really was... and no, I didn't check it out because we were famished and lunch was on the way! After "Bollywood" caught my attention, I saw Jenny. I don't know what the hell it really is but it's called Jenny. If something like this can have names like Jenny, then I guess most of everything in this planet can be named Eugene as well. If that happens, it'll be quite cool, don't you think? I should consider naming my toilet bowl Eugene. (But that doesn't mean I'm that comparable to a toilet bowl if you wish to think so.)

This is where the viewing point is. It's called the Sphinx (3571 metres, 11,760 feet) and is an outdoor observation terrace where visitors gather to marvel at the astonishing landscape of the Jungfrau region, including the neighbouring Mt.Monch (4107 metres, 13,475 feet). However, as we got to the top, it was rather foggy and really blowy, thus everything we saw was white-ish. If not, this is what we could have seen that day if the amount of clouds above wasn't that excessive.

The arrow points to the location we were standing at. The entire building emerging at the top is The Sphinx. This, as you can see, is the "floor" of the observation terrace. If ever this structure were to collapse, it's the end for anyone who stand right on top of that because right below, nothing will break the fall and once something drops, its an 11,760 feet direct plunge. However, we believe that we shall always stay optimistic wherever we are.

I really love this picture alot. It was taken by Jason (our tour leader) with the first being a normal shot and the other a fun pose shot and both turned out great as they are! Talk about Jason's commendable photographic skills and not to mention (at all), the persons who appear in the photographs eventually. Okay, I get it. HAHA!I must admit I'm a sucker for Korean dramas and hell no do I know who are the actual Korean celebs (with the exception of the 'Rainy' man) and I think Koreans somehow look the same, hence, I was actually quite confused as to whose board figure I was standing next to, but by the way, I think this is Lee Dong Gun (as written on himself) whom I guess isn't that popular a star in his home country which is why he hoped to kick start his career all the way in Switzerland? I think this is a really cool ice-cream if you ask me and I like the fact that it has the Swiss flag stamped on it, which made it look absolutely appealing. Before dessert, we had bread, soup and pasta. To be honest, the Swiss can't really make good pasta (based on what I've tried those days) but I LOVE their soup! There would be soup for every meal and each time, they're different and those I tried tasted really really good. Great. Awesome. WOW. So after filling our stomachs, we went on to explore the Eispalast, in other words, the Ice Palace. For me, I wouldn't really name it a palace but perhaps, a museum of a sort. It was quite a distance from the restaurant to the Eispalast and given that Jungfraujoch stands at such great height, no doubt the oxygen level is low and visitors would deff experience symptoms like giddiness, fatigue and nausea. I couldn't actually walk straight on my way there. In the Eispalast, one need to be cautious as everything in it is made of ice including the floor. At that time, one of our tourmates actually slipped and sprained her already-sprained back, again. Oh well, wherever we are, it's accident-prone. We just have to be aware.