Henk Bekker

Henk Bekker is a freelance travel writer with over 20 years of experience writing online. He is particularly interested in history, art, and culture. He has lived most of his adult life in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. In addition to European-Traveler.com and European-Cultural-Traveler.com, Henk Bekker also owns a travel website on the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland and maintains statistical websites on car sales and classic car auction prices. He holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Development Finance from the University of London.

By Train to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Station from Interlaken in Switzerland

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Eigergletscher station on the Jungfraubahn trains to the Top of Europe station

Jungfraubahnen cogwheel trains travel to Europe’s highest railway station (Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe Bahnhof) in the Alps above Interlaken where Switzerland is at its most beautiful — a dream train journey for many travelers. The new Eiger Express cable car ride shortens the journey. The Jungfrau area near Interlaken is amongst the most beautiful regions of … Read more

Save on Swiss Train Ticket Prices to the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe

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Kleine Scheidegg station with Jungfraubahn trains

Use savings rail passes and discount deals for cheaper ticket prices on cogwheel trains and the Eiger Express cable car when traveling to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station above Interlaken in the Alps of Switzerland. The cogwheel mountain train ride to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station in the Swiss Alps is one of the most … Read more

Eiger Express Cable Car from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher and Jungfraujoch

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Eiger Expres Cable car in winter

The Eiger Express cable car connects Grindelwald Terminal in 15 minutes with Eigergletscher from where the mountain train climbs to the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe station. One-way prices for the Eiger Express are around CHF38 from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier station. The train ride to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station in the Alps is a popular … Read more

Best Prepaid SIM or eSIM Cards in Germany for Travelers

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Prepaid eSIM cards are often the easiest and best SIM card choice when traveling to Germany and handy to check for travel alternatives when trains are delayed.

Prepaid eSIM cards are often the easiest and best SIM card choice when traveling to Germany and the rest of Europe (EU) as tourists or short-term visitors. The best SIM card options for international travelers to Germany and the European Union are usually installing a prepaid eSIM card before traveling to ensure instant mobile internet … Read more