Jungfraujoch, aka “top of Europe”, is HIGH on almost everyone’s Swiss bucket list. Not only is it the highest train station in the world at 3454m, it’s often a struggle to differentiate reality from fantasy when you’re standing in the presence of the Swiss Alps.
Fun fact: Did you know that Switzerland was originally called Helvetia? If your mind has wandered to the Helvetica font, you’re absolutely right. It was developed by Swiss designer, Max Miedinger.
Country Code: +41
Time Zone: GMT +1 (7 hours behind Singapore)
Peak Travel Period: May – Sep
Four Seasons: Yes
Currency: Swiss franc, CHF
Tap water: Perfectly safe to drink
AC Socket Type: Type C & J – 230V & 50Hz
The national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh.While English is the most commonly spoken foreign language, over 60% of country speak Swiss German. Swiss German has different pronunciation and grammar from German that even Germans themselves have trouble understanding this hybrid language.
