1. The Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, also known as Sphinx Observatorium, is a high-altitude research facility located on the Jungfraujoch mountain saddle in the Swiss Alps. It is situated at an altitude of 3,571 meters (11,716 feet), making it one of the highest observatories in the world. The observatory was built in 1937 and was renovated and modernized in 1996. It is operated by the University of Bern and hosts several experiments in the fields of astronomy, atmospheric physics, and glaciology. The observatory is accessible to tourists, who can take a tour of the facility and experience the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
2. The observatory is open from Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The phone number for the observatory is +41 33 855 51 11.
3. The ticket prices for the observatory depend on the type of ticket and whether it is high season or low season. There are various ticket options available, including a round-trip ticket from Interlaken, Grindelwald, or Wengen, which includes train and cable car rides, and a tour of the observatory. The prices range from CHF 189 to CHF 235 for adults, and CHF 95 to CHF 118 for children aged 6-15. Visitors can also purchase a reduced-price ticket with a Swiss Pass or Half Fare Card. The observatory is easily accessible by train from Interlaken, and visitors can take the Jungfrau Railway from Interlaken Ost station to Jungfraujoch.
